Robotics

The DHL unit is the first commercial customer of Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robots.

Ricoh USA will provide technical and customer support for warehouse fulfillment robotics made by 6 River Systems.

Berkshire Grey has introduced software that allows two of its popular sorting and picking products to efficiently switch to reverse logistics operations when needed.

While Amazon is the 800-pound retail gorilla, most retailers are focused on more immediate concerns, such as meeting fulfillment and delivery demands.

Its the biggest expansion yet for the company’s Uber Connect service

Automation company Berkshire Grey has released the latest generation of its Robotic Product Sortation solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.

The food delivery giant revealed this week that it’s been working on something big: DoorDash Labs, its robotics and automation arm.

Berkshire Grey’s revenue was up 750% year-over-year, but it still missed on analyst expectations, more than tripled its net loss and more than doubled its adjusted-EBITDA loss.

Mark Manduca, CIO for GXO, told Modern Shipper the company is proving its logistics business model works, and retailers are responding positively.

Berkshire Grey continues a string of product releases with the robotic shuttle product sortation system for e-commerce retailers.

The new location in Woodbridge, New Jersey, will offer services such as overseas cross docking, overseas container plugs, port drayage, LTL/FTL transportation and same-day orders.

Pitney Bowes plans to hire thousands of seasonal employees for holiday peak season, with many being offered the opportunity to remain with the company following the holidays.

Amazon is opening a robotics research and development and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, bringing 200 jobs to the region.

Kaylee Nix looks at Tompkins Robotics’ market strategy on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

GXO will open a 715,000-square-foot distribution center in Arizona to handle distribution and e-commerce fulfillment for retailer Abercrombie & Fitch.

3PL and e-commerce warehouse customers of Advanced Handling Systems can now choose robotic solutions from Berkshire Grey.

Warehouse robotics firm Geek+ and warehouse technology provider WSR Solutions say their combined solution for mixed-pallet picking and loading can increase truck capacity by as much as 30%.

FedEx Ground has begun using robotics from Berkshire Grey in its Queens facility, with plans to add them to more facilities in the coming months.

Instacart will begin building microfulfillment centers with Fabric robotics to speed order picking in partnership with retailers.

“We’re investing in our supply chain at an unprecedented scale in order to optimize that process end-to-end.”