Right this moment’s episode of The Robotic Report Podcast is a deep dive into warehouse automation. We talk about the function humanoids are hoping to play in logistics, together with how GXO is testing the Digit humanoid from Agility Robotics. We additionally talk about the state of cellular robots with John Santagate, Vice President of Robotics at Körber Provide Chain. We additionally discuss synthetic intelligence and the expansion of choosing robots with Peter Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Covariant.
After all, the large information of the week is that GXO, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics supplier, is testing Digit at a warehouse in Georgia for the worldwide womenswear model Spanx. Within the pilot, Digit is shifting totes off of autonomous cellular robots (AMRs) and onto a conveyor. The AMRs, which seem like Chucks from 6 River Techniques, deliver the packed totes to a switch station. Digit then makes use of its notion system to detect the AMR has arrived.
Episode timeline
17:17 — Interview with John Santagate, Vice President of Robotics at Körber Provide Chain
1:01:02 — Interview with Peter Chen, Co-Founder and CEO, Covariant
RBR50 Submissions
As a reminder, we’re now on the lookout for submissions for our annual RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. For greater than a decade, the RBR50 has acknowledged essentially the most progressive and influential organizations within the robotics trade. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Submit your nomination right here.
We’ve added some new classes this 12 months, together with Robotic of the Yr, Startup of the Yr, and Utility of the Yr. All of the winners might be honored throughout an awards gala on the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place Could 1-2 in Boston.
Talking of the Robotics Summit & Expo, our name for audio system ends on Dec. 15. That is our flagship occasion for business robotics builders, and we’re anticipating 5,000-plus attendees. Apply immediately and assist engineer the way forward for robotics.