Episode features conversations with two VC’s and explores robotics and AI investment trends.
RBR50 Spotlight: Locus Robotics surpasses 2B picks with AMRs
In August 2023, autonomous mobile robot developer Locus Robotics surpassed 2 billion warehouse picks, which it has doubled since then.
New Atlas video; climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive
Discussion about the latest Boston Dynamics humanoid video and an interview with Gili Ovadia from BionicHive warehouse robotics.
From the barn to the bar: AI powered robots
Matt Casella from Richtech Robotics introduces the Adam AI-powered robot, and Chris Padwick from John Deere discusses training machine learning for perception.
Locus Robotics surpasses 3B picks just 33 weeks after its last milestone
Locus Robotics reached the three billion picks milestone just 33 weeks after it recorded its two billionth pick.
Separate fact from fiction about AI in the warehouse at the Robotics Summit
AI in the warehouse could be a game-changer, but a Locus 3PL expert will help Robotics Summit attendees see through the hype.
RoboXchange examines real-world operational challenges and new brains for robots
At the first MassRobotics RoboXchange, Locus Robotics shared tips on warehouse challenges, and Opteran showed a new navigational approach.
Update on AgTech automation at CNHI
Marc Kermisch from CNHI provides an update on how autonomy and digitization are developing to help automation.
Locus Robotics reduces staff, but CEO is still bullish on market growth
Locus Robotics has let go sales and marketing staffers, but its CEO is optimistic about the mobile robot market’s long-term prospects.
Locus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked milestone
It only took Locus 11 months to double the historical pick count from 1B to 2B picks.
IAM Robotics pivot teaches valuable lessons
The rebirth of IAM Robotics is significant because it is the latest chapter in what was a valiant attempt to commercialize mobile manipulators. It’s also a poignant lesson in failed market fit and knowing when to pivot as a robotics startup.
DHL deploys 5,000 more Locus AMRs
DHL Supply Chain has expanded its global partnership with Locus Robotics and is deploying 5,000 more AMRs across multiple sites.
Locus Robotics introduces LocusONE multi-bot warehouse management
Locus Robotics announces LocusONE, a seamless warehouse management solution that enables the operation and management of large quantities of multiple AMRs.
Locus Robotics raises $117M for autonomous mobile robots
Locus Robotics has now raised $422 million since it was founded in 2014.
Locus Robotics surpasses 1 billion units picks
Locus Robotics announced that it passed one billion picks at a home improvement retailer warehouse in Florida.
Inside DHL’s robotics ecosystem
Sally Miller, DHL Supply Chain’s chief information officer for North America, spoke to The Robot Report about the types of robots the company uses.
3PL GEODIS deploying 1,000 more Locus Robotics AMRs
The new deal is strictly for the Locus Origin AMRs. However, the two companies are actively discussing new use cases and form factors.
Locus Robotics completes SOC 2 certification
A SOC 2 report is a voluntary compliance standard and auditing procedure for companies with cloud-based products.
DHL surpasses 100M units picked with LocusBots
DHL runs more than a dozen sites in North America that use 2,000-plus LocusBots to support piece picking and order fulfillment.
SVT Robotics and Locus Robotics join together to automate warehouses
Kenco’s collaboration with SVT and Locus Robotics has made deploying autonomous mobile robots seamless, significantly easier, and faster.
Robotics Summit keynote: how AMRs can optimize warehouse productivity
Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, will discuss at the Robotics Summit & Expo how autonomous mobile robots can optimize warehouse productivity.
Waypoint’s robots officially join Locus with rebrand
Two of Waypoint Robotics’ heavy payload AMRs are being rebranded to join a new line of Locus Robotics’ LocusBots.