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News, trends, products and productivity solutions that showcase the latest in robotics equipment, systems and process for warehouses and distributions centers.


Boston Dynamics Releases New Video Hinting at New Humanoid Robot
In a new teaser video Boston Dynamics hints at the Atlas robot using all electric motors.

AMR Provider LexxPluss Opens Demo Space in Indiana
Japanese autonomous mobile robot tech company LexxPluss enters U.S. market, opens demo space at IoT technology facility near Indianapolis.

RightHand Robotics Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Staples to Deploy AI-Powered Picking Robots
Through close collaboration with Staples, RightHand Robotics developed new features that have nearly doubled the range of items that a RightPick station can handle while reducing the number of required...

Lane Automotive Successfully Integrates Exotec’s Skypod® System
Exotec® announced today that Lane Automotive, a global company that specializes in aftermarket racing and high-performance automotive parts and accessories, has successfully integrated Exotec's Skypod® system to automate its distribution...

Swisslog: Efficient Order Fulfillment with ItemPiQ
Swisslog’s AI-based, fully automated robotic piece picking solution ItemPiQ can help you reduce operational costs, retain flexibility and increase efficiency in your warehouse.

Tompkins Robotics Induction Lift
Tompkins Robotics Induction Lift allows operators to ergonomically induct to multi-level sortation systems. This creates operational conditions that are comfortable for longer periods and reduce on the job injuries.

RightHand Robotics RightPick™ 3 Piece-Picking System with New Suction Cup Swapper
RightPick™ 3 is a data-driven, intelligent, and configurable robotic picking system with the company’s new Suction Cup Swapper, providing scalable options to automate common warehouse products for predictable order fulfillment.

Avidbots: Neo 2W
Neo 2W is the first autonomous floor scrubbing robot designed specifically for warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing environments to improve cleaning quality, efficiency and productivity.

OTTO Motors: OTTO Lifter Smart Autonomous Forklift
OTTO Lifter is the world’s smartest autonomous forklift, capable of unlocking new pallet transport workflows for manufacturers while lifting up to 2,640 pounds for as low as $9/hour.

Sick Inc. PicoScan
With a large scanning range, fine angular resolution and high sensitivity, the picoScan 2D LiDAR sensor, is setting new standards. It also reliably detects small and dark objects.

Retailer Otto Group Teams with Boston Dynamics on Warehouse Robotics Deployments
Strategic agreement calls for Boston Dynamics robots, including both its Stretch and Spot robots, to be deployed across more than 20 facilities over the next two years.

DHL Supply Chain’s First Commercial Deployment of Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot
The successful deployment of Stretch comes just one year after DHL Supply Chain announced its $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics.

Food and Beverage Challenged to do More With Less
Consumers have more products, sizes and options available than ever before. They can buy online or in-store, and they need it now. On the flip side, costs have never been...

SoftBank Group and Symbotic Establish “Warehouse-as-a-Service” Joint Venture
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.

Put Walls Help Drive Innovation in the Warehouse
A look at how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.

Chery Automotive’s Deployment of AMRs from ForwardX Robotics Tops 100 Robots
Autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX automate line-side replenishment of materials in Phase One of Chery's Super Factory.

Mujin Secures $85 Million in Series C Funding
Japan’s fastest-growing intelligent robotics company, Mujin, secures capital to pave the way for a new era of robotic automation.

Tompkins Robotics: PickPal Series of Pick Assist (PA) AMRs
The PickPal series of pick assist AMRs can carry a variety of orders and is offered in two models: the standard PickPal and the PickPal+. The PickPal can carry up...

Swisslog: CarryPick Robots
Implement mobile robots in goods-to-person picking system.

Cornerstone Specialty Woods Products: New TriGard® ESD Ultra Finish for High-Traffic Robotic Applications
New finish for ResinDek® engineered flooring is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.