Rapid Robotics, Inc

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means increased pressure across the #SupplyChain. How can businesses in the #manufacturing, #warehousing and #logistics sectors ensure their lines keep up with soaring demand without overburdening their workforce? Robotic #automation is a key solution. Across industries, here’s how it helps companies effectively manage the holiday shopping surge: 🔄 Around-the-Clock Operation: Robots can work without breaks, keeping production lines moving smoothly and helping to avoid backlogs during peak hours. ⚙️ On-the-Fly Adaptability: AI-powered automation enables robots to adapt to changing SKUs on a line, giving businesses the flexibility to keep up with shifting demand throughout the season. 💪 Support for Workers: Robotic automation frees human employees from repetitive tasks, reducing physical strain and allowing them to take on safer, higher-value roles. As consumer demand continues to shift, investing in flexible automation proves to be a competitive advantage for long-term resilience and growth. How is your team handling the holiday surge? Let us know in the comments!

The intersection of business strategy, technological innovation, and #SupplyChain challenges plays a key role in advancing our mission to provide accessible, affordable #automation solutions in record time. Check out this Over The Air Podcast: IoT & Connected Devices episode featuring our CEO Kimberley Losey (she, her) to learn more!

Even if every unemployed person in the United States found a job today, there would still be millions of open jobs.   According to the US Chambers:  1) Job openings currently outnumber unemployed workers by 1.2 million.  2) 1.7 million Americans are missing from the workforce compared to February of 2020.  3) The labor force participation rate is 62.7%, down from 63.3% in February 2020 and 67.2% in January 2001. A range of factors have fueled and will continue to fuel this #LaborShortage – the pandemic, an aging workforce, decreasing migration, lack of childcare – the list goes on. And no business of any size in any industry is immune.    Rapid Robotics was founded to help mitigate labor challenges plaguing #manufacturing operations and #logistics. Now more than ever, businesses must invest in robotic #automation if they want to ensure dependable, robust and productive lines.     The question for floor workers is no longer “will robots take my job?” It is “will I be able to complete my job without robots?”

This month marks a special milestone for us - we're celebrating 5 years! Since day one, our mission has remained the same: Deliver the world’s foremost automated workforce. From initial concepts to our newest developments, every step has been guided by our passion for driving innovation and optimizing manufacturing operations and logistics. We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey, and for the countless opportunities, challenges overcome and milestones achieved. Here's to 5 years, and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead!

From painters to servers to floor workers and beyond, #humanoids are dominating the headlines.

“We are on the verge of a new class of cobots or re-imagining what a cobot can be. The reality is that we need robots working near people to close the labor gap that continues to grow,” said Kimberley Losey (she, her), Rapid Robotics CEO.    Learn more about cobots, their role in the warehouse, and their future potential in Mat D.’s article for Automation World:  https://lnkd.in/g4AV9Eg2

Big thanks to Peridio for including our CTO Tom Hummel on their “Beyond the Bench: Autonomous 2.0” webinar!      Couldn’t make it? Watch the conversation below to discover insights and perspectives on: 🔧 The game-changing role of autonomous systems in various industries   🤖 How large language models and #GenerativeAI are shaping the future of #Robotics 🛠️ Innovative applications and real-world examples showcasing these emerging technologies https://lnkd.in/exv--MJY

How are robots getting smarter, faster, and more adaptable? The answer is in the Robot Operating System – the foundational, open-source framework that powers next-gen robotic innovations.     In this insightful article from Built In, our CTO Tom Hummel spoke with Brooke Becher about how ROS has set a standard in robotics because it allows many smart people to collaborate on the basics so we don’t all need to start from scratch each time we’re developing something new. It’s transforming the way we build, integrate, and operate robots across industries. At Rapid Robotics, we're leveraging ROS to push the boundaries of automation, enabling our systems to learn, adapt, and perform with unparalleled precision.     Dive into the full conversation and explore how ROS - and the community that’s developing it - is shaping the future of robotics: https://lnkd.in/gSkdZkcb

Robotics + AI is a huge part of what we do at Rapid Robotics. So, we're excited to have our CTO, Tom Hummel, join the conversation with other industry leaders in the next Beyond the Bench webinar. You can register below!👇🤖

Kitting operations often face disruptions due to frequent changeovers and varied item patterns. This can lead to inefficiencies and slowdowns on the production line.     Imagine a kitting solution that can handle multiple items simultaneously and adapt instantly to new patterns. Vision-based accuracy and scalable technology can eliminate these delays and enhance overall efficiency.     This is what we’ve achieved with Rapid iD Kit. Our dynamic kitting system features a unique inverted design that services both sides of the conveyor, virtually eliminating changeover delays. It’s capable of running different patterns at the same time and onboarding new items in minutes.     How does your system manage kitting efficiency, and where do you see the need for improvement?     #Kitting #AI #Robotics #Automation