Robotics as a service (RaaS) catching fire
October 9, 2023
Not only do some autonomous mobile robot suppliers see robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) as their go-to way of providing solutions, the model is starting to catch on for other, larger forms of robotic systems with more fixed infrastructure.
United Natural Foods appoints Erin Horvath as new Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
October 13, 2022
Horvath, previously with AmerisourceBergen Corporation, will oversee UNFI’s fulfillment network transformation, as well lead automation initiatives, including the recently announced automation agreement with Symbotic.
Grocery wholesaler UNFI to deploy Symbotic’s robotics and software automation in five DCs
September 28, 2022
Under the agreement, UNFI also has an option to implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation systems in additional distribution centers.
Symbotic names Michael J. Loparco as CEO
April 5, 2022
Leads company which offers a robotics and automation-based product movement technology platform to fulfillment centers. Rick Cohen will remain Chairman of the Board and President, and will focus on product development and customer engagement as Chief Product Officer.
Symbotic to become a public company in partnership with SoftBank
December 14, 2021
Symbotic offers a robotics and automation-based product movement technology platform. The SPAC deal is expected to further the company's growth.
Walmart to deploy automation from Symbotic across 25 DCs
July 14, 2021
The high-tech automation will be installed in 25 Walmart regional distribution centers, with the aim of building an efficient and frictionless retail experience.
Supply Chain Startup: Automating the grocery store at Alert Innovation
August 14, 2020
The vision is to bring bringing materials handling automation to grocery store e-fulfillment
Robotics: Adding degrees of freedom
May 1, 2014
Whether upstream, downstream or elbow-to-elbow, robots and humans are working together to overcome challenges in warehouses and distribution centers.
Robotics: Ready for warehouse prime time
October 1, 2013
As customers navigate an increasingly capable array of robotic hardware and software, they are learning that results are not automatic.
Automated warehouse requires no human touch after receiving
December 1, 2012
Retrofit boosts storage 30%, builds dense store-ready pallets 8 feet high.
RoboBusiness Leadership Summit: Future of robotics unveiled
December 1, 2012
Suppliers, end-users and researchers have identified warehousing, distribution and manufacturing as the most promising growth areas for robotic applications.