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Autonomous Lift Trucks Find a Road to Success With Hyster, Yale

July 24, 2023 · Autonomous lift trucks and mobile robots can improve flexibility and agility for warehouses and manufacturers seeking to modernize. Hyster and Yale explain how.

ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.

Blattner and Sarcos Agree to Develop Robots for Solar Construction

July 19, 2023 · Blattner and Sarcos are jointly designing, developing, and testing mobile robots to improve the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic cell installation.

Department of Labor announces national emphasis program aimed at reducing workplace hazards in DCs

July 14, 2023 · In addition to distribution centers and warehouses, three-year program also encompasses mail, parcel processing; local delivery; high-risk retail workplaces. State plans are required to adopt this emphasis program or establish a different program at least as effective as the federal model.

The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment

July 10, 2023 · Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.

Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

TÜV Rheinland Certifies the Safety Features of Mobile Industrial Robots’ AMRs

June 15, 2023 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR600 and MiR1350 AMRS have a number of safety features that were recently certified by the inspection organization, including emergency stop, personnel detection, speed monitoring, and more.

AmeriGas celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with the Industrial Trucking Association

June 13, 2023 · Major propane retailer and associate ITA member shares safety tips for LPG-powered forklifts

EnerSys supports 2023 National Forklift Safety Day

June 13, 2023 · Provider of stored energy solutions offers lift truck fleets power solutions designed to enhance operator protection

Sensors give lift truck safety a boost

June 12, 2023 · Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.

What Is the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard?

June 11, 2023 · The MassRobotics Interoperability Standard is different from VDA 5050 or other efforts to get multiple models of mobile robots from various vendors to work together.

Go small or go home with mini, paper based wrapping system

June 7, 2023 · A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.

Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner

June 7, 2023 · Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.