An automated storage and retrieval system is a technology used in warehouses and distribution centers to automatically store and retrieve goods with minimal human involvement. It combines software, conveyors, cranes, shuttles, and robotics to handle inventory efficiently and accurately. ASRS solutions help businesses save space by using vertical storage and reduce errors caused by manual handling. They are commonly used in logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and cold storage facilities where speed and precision matter. By automating repetitive storage tasks, ASRS improves throughput, safety, and overall operational efficiency.
Lucid Bots has raised $20 million in Series B funding to expand its autonomous exterior cleaning platform, as demand grows for robots that can perform labor-intensive industrial tasks.
Amazon has acquired startup Fauna Robotics, maker of the small humanoid robot Sprout, as the company broadens its push into robotics beyond warehouses and into homes and delivery.
Samsung has launched a dedicated robotics research group focused on developing advanced robotic hands, betting that dexterity will be the key to unlocking practical humanoid robots.