This industry-first, three-way collaboration will actively test autonomous operations on parcel routes between Dallas and Houston, TX
FedEx expands use of robots to sort small packages
FedEx Ground deployed Berkshire Grey Robotic Product Sortation and Identification systems to sort thousands of small parcels daily at its facility in Queens, N.Y.
FedEx to test Nuro’s autonomous delivery vehicles
The pilot, which will start in April 2021, marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx to explore various use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics.
FedEx’s Aaron Prather on AMR standards, Boston Dynamics sale rumors; looking at AV fundings
In the latest episode of The Robot Report Podcast, we speak with Aaron Prather, senior advisor for technology, research, and planning at FedEx, about robotics opportunities in logistics, as well as about recent autonomous vehicle deals.
8 new manufacturing automation projects picked by ARM Institute for $7.5M in funding
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has selected eight new projects focusing on high-value ways to empower U.S. manufacturers using robotics and automation.
Podcast: FedEx’s parcel-handling robots; Waymo & Fiat; MassRobotics on startups dealing with COVID-19
The Robot Report Podcast talks with Plus One Robotics about its deal with FedEx, and MassRobotics updates us on how startups are dealing with COVID-19.
How robots are succeeding (and failing) in the world of logistics
Aaron Prather, senior advisor for technology planning and research at FedEx, will provide a rare glimpse into the failures and opportunities of logistics automation as part of RoboBusiness Direct.
MassRobotics adds more strategic partners from across industries
MassRobotics continues to make strategic partnerships as it helps the Massachusetts robotics cluster grow and develop. Its latest partners include Analog Devices, Honda, and Lockheed Martin.