World’s Largest Robot Set to Sail

Mar 10

Large “robot ships” are rapidly going into service and have been hailed as a revolution in shipping.

The vessles are controlled remotely with hardly any crew on board - it has meant the ships can be smaller so require less fuel and have a much reduced carbon footprint.

Autonomy, robotics and remote operation, along with artificial intelligence, are set to transform shipping and experiments are underway around the world.

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How to Automate Operations Without Breaking the Bank

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In our research with SMEs, we have uncovered strategies that can make automation feasible, even for businesses with lean budgets.

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Symbotic Unveils Next-Generation Warehouse Automation System

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This new development signals a clear step forward in solving one of the most pressing challenges in warehouse automation today: space and deployment efficiency.

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Wayfair to Sublet Fully Fitted Mega Fulfillment Centre

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Wayfair UK is looking to sublet part—or potentially all—of its 1.068 million ft² distribution centre at Magna Park Lutterworth, one of the UK’s most strategically located logistics hubs.

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‘Every day, we think about how to upgrade’: China’s factories see rise in robot adoption

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Over the past decade, the number of industrial robots on China’s factory floors has increased more than six times to over 1.7 million,

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New Robotic Fulfillment Center Handles 33,000 Online Grocery Orders Daily

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A newly launched robotic fulfillment center in Oberhausen, Germany, is setting a new benchmark for automated grocery logistics in Europe.

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Attabotics Rejected a $350M Offer Before Collapse

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Honeywell expressed interest in acquiring the Calgary robotics startup in 2020. Today, Attabotics is in creditor protection.

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Modelez Opens Massive Automated Chocolate Facility

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The new facility brings together four sites into one 47,000m² distribution centre, increasing the company’s storage capacity by 60 per cent.

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First Stretch Robot Lands at DHL’s Sephora Next-Gen UK Facility

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Inside Sephora’s UK logistics operations and DHL’s deployment of Boston Dynamics robots.

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In China, robots now ride the subway to restock 7-Eleven stores

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41 autonomous delivery bots have taken over Shenzhen’s subway to keep snacks stocked.

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Daimler Truck opens Automated Global Parts Center

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The Rise and Fall of Attabotics: Updated

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Attabotics filed for insolvency after Export Development Canada sought to enforce security over assets.

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Warehouse Automation Now Fully Tax-Deductible

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Good News for Warehouse Operators: 100% Write-Offs Are Back for Automation Investments

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Walmart’s Dark Store Strategy: The New Blueprint for Scalable Fulfillment

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In the battle for e-commerce supremacy, there’s an uncomfortable truth retailers can no longer ignore.

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The Rise and Fall of Attabotics: A Cautionary Tale in Warehouse Robotics

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Attabotics Inc., a Calgary-based robotics and automation startup, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to multiple reports.

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Aligity’s CEO Discusses Humanoids in Logistics

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Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, discusses how humanoid robots like Digit are transforming logistics and manufacturing. She speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek's Brad Stone about the rapid advances in automation and the next era of robots in the workplace at Bloomberg Tech in San Francisco.

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DHL Unleashes 1,000-Robot Army in Global Automation Power Move

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DHL Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Boston Dynamics, a global leader in advanced robotics.

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Is Atlas About to Leap Past Industrial Piece-Picking Robots?

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In robotics, dexterity and perception go hand-in-hand, literally!

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Convenience Stores, Reimagined Through Automation

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VenHub is a new concept in retailing – fully automated convenience stores run 24/7 by robots.

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The Mini-Load ASRS Advantage - Unlocking Productivity

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The Mini-Load ASRS is a storage retrieval machine designed to handle smaller loads such as cartons, totes, and trays.

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Walmart Unveils First Retail Flagship with ASRS Automation

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Walmart is exploring automation with the grand opening of its flagship location in Canada.

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French Fry Giant Leases Cutting-Edge Automated Facility in Canada

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NewCold’s Coaldale $222 million cold storage facility is expected to be operational by late June.

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China’s Army of Factory Robots Is Reshaping Global Economic Power

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Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.

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Robotic 3D Printing Enables Warehouse Expansion for Walmart in 7 Days

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In just seven days, the 3D printed robotic assembly process for a new Walmart extension was completed in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Next-Gen Fulfillment Tech Can Double Your ASRS Throughput

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Aldi Advances Network Automation: Unveils First US Robotic Facility

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This would be the largest investment in warehouse distribution in Aldi’s network.

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Automation Meltdown: Myer's Costly Misstep in Robotic Implementation

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This disruption left key Myer-exclusive clothing brands trapped within the automated system, requiring manual intervention to resolve the ensuing stock-flow crisis.

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