Inbound Logistics | July 2024

Pudu Robotics Makes Smart Warehouse Moves Pudu Robotics’ rst robot for industrial applications, the PUDU T300, can deftly navigate industrial facilities such as ware- houses and factories. Engineered for material logistics in discrete manufacturing, the PUDU T300 can streamline operations by delivering supplies to production lines, transferring materials across production zones, and facilitating the transport of samples for quality checks. With a map-and-go feature, the T300 offers quick deployment and integra- tion into existing workows, operating independently of network connectivity and without the need for environmen- tal modications. Yale Lift Truck Technologies Offers Long-Distance Pulling The Yale MO150T automated tugger can be congured to pull different types and numbers of carts, providing a solu- tion for a variety of repetitive warehouse tasks that require large loads to be hauled over long distances. The 15,000-pound capacity solution can handle tasks including stock

Deus AMRs Utilize Artificial Intelligence AI-powered autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Deus Robotics can cover up to 90% of warehouse automation needs, including automating 90% of picking and storage operations. With a typical runtime of 8 hours and auton- omous charging of 1.5 hours, they can move up-to-2,645-pound loads at a speed of 7.2 feet per second. Equipped with an AI-powered navigation system, Deus AMRs can transport racks following an optimal route, boosting warehouse efciency by an estimated 300%. The robots can help reduce labor costs and increase throughput while providing scalability and quick integration. Locus Robotics Coordinates AMR Fleets Locus Robotics’ real-time, business intel- ligence engine, LocusHub optimizes real-time coordination of Locus AMR eets. LocusHub offers reporting capa- bilities, which process operational data and forecast labor requirements, iden- tify potential optimization opportunities, and provide proactive recommendations to help operators efciently man- age operations. As a component of the LocusOne platform, it harnesses advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights to maximize productivity, lower costs, and improve warehouse intelligence. Boston Dynamics Adds a Humanoid to Its Lineup Boston Dynamics introduced a new mobile robot—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. (The company retired its hydraulic Atlas.) The humanoid robot will rst be tested by automaker Hyundai at its manufacturing facilities. Though it has a human form factor, the Atlas robot is not constrained by a human range of motion. It’s designed to

PUDU T300

replenishment and materials hauling, transporting product between conveyors and kitting separate items to be supplied as one unit. Rather than a retrot or one-off solution, automation components are installed during the manufacturing process, offering an integrated package for convenience and product consistency. The truck can be easily switched between automated and manual modes with a button push.

Yale MO150T automated tugger

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