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HAI ROBOTICS and Invar will work together to ensure HAI ROBOTICS' ACR robots will be seamlessly connected with Invar's in-house developed WMS solution to provide customers with a more efficient, cost-effective intralogistics solution. The joint solutions will be expected to address the dramatically growing demand for order fulfillment in the area where warehouses are facing mounting pressure to upgrade their storage and fulfillment capacity with the online shopping boom.

HAI ROBOTICS launched the first ACR system HAIPICK in 2015 and ever since then, has made considerable commercial success with more than 300 projects operating globally due to its high level of flexibility. HAIPICK ACR robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 10 meters high and carry up to 8 loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. One of the company's new launches at CeMAT Asia 2021, the HAIPICK A3Fork-lifting ACR allows wider storage scenarios in which goods are not necessarily placed inside a box, such as tires and trays. The robot can provide larger storage possibilities and better rack space utilization.

Kane Luo, Vice President of sales for HAI ROBOTICS, said, "The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfillment volumes, at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency."

Invar has an extensive network of global customers and has been widely recognized for its WMS and automation integration capabilities.

Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration, said, "These are exciting times, robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse. Their flexibility, scalability and low-Capex appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI ROBOTICS has a fantastic range of intelligent ACRs, well suited to the varied demands of fulfillment applications, and so we are delighted to include HAI ROBOTICS' advanced ACRs in our fast-expanding solutions suit."

The HAIPICK system is seeing a fast-expanding global presence in the warehousing logistics sector, and has been implemented in e-commerce, 3PL, apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries,with over 300 projects alive worldwide. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE and HP.

About HAI ROBOTICS

HAI ROBOTICS, a trailblazer of autonomous case-handling (ACR) system, is committed to providing efficient, intelligent, flexible, and customized warehouse automation solutions through robotics technology and AI algorithms. It aims to create value for each factory and logistics warehouse.

Founded in 2016 with headquarters in Shenzhen, China, HAI ROBOTICS has set up five subsidiaries in Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, the U.S. and the Netherlands, serving customers from over 30 countries and regions. It now has over 1,000 staff, more than 50% of whom are engineers. The company has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control and warehouse management.

About Invar Group

Invar Group, headquartered in Cranfield UK, is focused on delivering complete turnkey warehouse automation solutions using advanced technologies such as industrial robotics, AMR goods-to-person solutions, pick-to-light technology, sortation systems, as well as conventional warehouse automation. The Group comprises: Invar Systems, a developer of warehouse control and management systems; Invar Integration (Greenstone Systems), a front runner in solutions design, hardware integration and project management; and Invar Controls, specialists in the design, implementation and maintenance of PLC software and hardware.

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HAI ROBOTICS and Invar tie to expand global presence - PRNewswire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RobotLABInc. the world's leading educational and business robotics integrator, has entered an agreement with SoftBank Robotics to expand the distribution territory from the Americas to Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific.

The deal expands the decade-long RobotLAB/SoftBank Robotics partnership which includes a master distributorship arrangement in the Americas. Under the terms of the expansion, RobotLAB will be providing not only the NAO robots themselves, but also marketing, technical support and repairs, user training and curricula for education and robot management system for commercial customers throughout Asia and the Pacific.

"We are thrilled to expand our relationship with SoftBank Robotics and bring their innovative robots to businesses and the education market in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East," said Elad Inbar, RobotLAB Chief Executive Officer. "This goes hand in hand with RobotLAB's new offices in the region: RobotLAB Australia, RobotLAB Thailand and RobotLAB Arabia which are supported by the largest repair center for both NAO and Pepper Robots, outside SoftBank Robotics, servicing 2/3rd of all robot in deployment, over half of the world."

RobotLAB is SoftBank Robotics' largest partner globally. The company has sold more than 5,000 of SoftBank's robots, furthering the company's mission to provide smart and useful robots, aid industry in dealing with the post-COVID reality and assist students in honing the skills that will make them successful and college and career ready.

"SoftBank Robotics values our relationship with RobotLAB and is confident their marketing insights, proven approach and stellar reputation will ensure our products reach the teachers and innovators in whose hands they can work wonders,"said Nicolas Boudot, SBR's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

RobotLAB is marketing three versions of both NAO and Pepper:

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Starting today, RobotLAB accepts support calls and service requests from Asia, the pacific and the middle east. To start your support request for NAO or Pepper robots, please go to: https://www.RobotLAB.com/support

About RobotLAB.For over a decade RobotLAB has been dedicated to making robots smart and useful so they can support businesses and educational entities in their journey into the 21stcentury user experience. As the leading educational-robotics company, RobotLAB is providing schools and universities with artificial intelligence-enabled laboratories equipped with robotics technologies that empower educators and engage students with the most important skills for this generation: robotics, coding and programming. RobotLAB also offers businesses a clear pathway to successful integration of robotics solutions in banks, restaurants, hospitals, hotels and other enterprise and small businesses. VisitRobotLAB.com.

About SoftBank RoboticsSoftBank Robotics designs and manufactures interactive and friendly robots. Our aim since the beginning of the adventure has been to make robots accessible to all so that they become daily companions: "The Power of Robotics to Benefit Humanity." More than 25,000 SoftBank Robotics robots NAO and Pepper are used in more than 70 countries, in various sectors, ranging from retail to tourism, health and education.

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HAI ROBOTICS, a global leader in Autonomous Case-handling Robotics (ACR) systems for warehouse fulfillment, has announced a partnership with the UK-based global logistics solutions engineering company Invar System in a bid to expand its global presence by delivering competitive service to the supply chain where Invar is well established, according to the robotics solution provider.

The strategic ties with Invar is HAI ROBOTICS second in Europe following its alliance with France-based automation solution provider Savoye.

HAI ROBOTICS and Invar will work together to ensure HAI ROBOTICS ACR robots will be seamlessly connected with Invars in-house developed WMS solution to provide customers with a more efficient, cost-effective intralogistics solution. The joint solutions will be expected to address the dramatically growing demand for order fulfillment in the area where warehouses are facing mounting pressure to upgrade their storage and fulfillment capacity with the online shopping boom.

HAI ROBOTICS launched its ACR system HAIPICK in 2015 and since then, has deployed more than 300 projects operating globally. HAIPICK ACR robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 10 meters high and carry up to 8 loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. One of the companys new launches at CeMAT Asia 2021, the HAIPICK A3 Fork-lifting ACR allows wider storage scenarios in which goods are not necessarily placed inside a box, such as tires and trays.

Kane Luo, Vice President of sales for HAI ROBOTICS, said, The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfillment volumes, at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency.

Invar has an extensive network of global customers and has been widely recognized for its warehouse management system (WMS) and automation integration capabilities.

Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration, commented, These are exciting times, robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse. Their flexibility, scalability and low-Capex appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI ROBOTICS has a fantastic range of intelligent ACRs, well suited to the varied demands of fulfillment applications, and so we are delighted to include HAI ROBOTICS advanced ACRs in our fast-expanding solutions suit.

The HAIPICK system has been implemented in e-commerce, 3PL, apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE and HP.

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Experience Empowered Mobility with the AV Star

Perrone Robotics will feature demonstrations of the nation's first fully-autonomous, zero-emissions, all-electric, ADA compliant, FMVSS certified, and Buy America shuttle, the AV Star. Deployed since 2019 with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, the AV Star delivers optimal flexibility for a wide range of transit services including paratransit, vanpools, employee transportation, tourist operations, and so much more. Experience the Perrone autonomy difference and schedule a ride onsite during demonstration hours from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and with limited runs, on Wednesday 10 a.m. 1 p.m.

Discover Perspectives on Procuring and Implementing Autonomous Transportation Programs

Attend our panel hosted by Perrone Robotics Inc. CEO and Founder Paul Perrone with Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nathaniel "Nat" P. Ford Sr. and moderated by transportation and mobility executive Richard "Dick" Alexander of Mobility360. The session will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 2:40-3:10 p.m. in the Hot Topics II Learning Zone Booth #3261.

Connect with The Future of Reliable Mobility

At booth #2313, APTA attendees will get a sneak peek of the TONY - LM Olli. This next generation of highly-capable autonomous mobility solution enhances the end-user experience, improves transportation operations, and expands access for all. The TONY LM Olli is an autonomous 3D printed, all-electric low-speed shuttle (eLSV), developed in between Perrone Robotics and Local Motors, and will be on display throughout the show. Representatives from the Perrone and Local Motors team will be available to answer questions about this uniquely designed and fabricated vehicle and the technology being used to drive it.

Along with our Olli and TONY presentations, Perrone's sales and marketing team will be on hand to support in-person meetings, private sessions, or to schedule future demonstrations. Come see why vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and transit and transportation customers prefer "Autonomy Driven by Perrone." Visit our website or contact [emailprotected] for more information.

"Today, Perrone Robotics is experiencing a growing demand for reliable and proven AV solutions in a multitude of transportation sectors," stated Paul Perrone, CEO and founder of Perrone Robotics Inc. "APTA's TRANSform Conference & EXPO is one of the world's most influential events for transit providers, operators, and suppliers, and we are thrilled to be able to showcase our TONY technology platform and conduct AV demonstrations throughout the show. Together with our partners, we are presenting the industry's leading all-electric, AV mobility options suited for a diverse set of customer needs. All of us at Perrone, hope to serve as advocates and educators on the benefits of the transition to autonomous vehicle deployments for all attendees."

About Perrone Robotics, Inc.

Perrone is a leading provider of fully autonomous vehicle systems. The company delivers mobility excellence via TONY, a vehicle-independent retrofit kit for use in the autonomous transit of people and goods in geo-fenced and localized operations. Proven, piloted, and in commercial production, Perrone autonomous systems help commercial, municipal, and governmental customers increase transportation efficiencies, enhance safety, and accelerate zero-emission electric vehicle deployment. The company also offers a portfolio of existing turnkey autonomous shuttles and vehicles pre-integrated with the TONY retrofit kit. Learn more @ http://www.perronerobotics.com or follow us @perronerobotics.

CONTACT: Colleen Hahn[emailprotected]

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during the forecast period. The major driving factors for the growth of the AI Robots market include rise in demand for industrial robot and rise in adoption of AI robots in healthcare industry to control Covid-19.

New York, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Artificial Intelligence Robots Market With COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Robot Type, Technology, Offering, Application And Geography - Global Forecast to 2026" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05336568/?utm_source=GNW

Stock Management is expected to lead AI Robots market during the forecast periodRobots are being widely adopted for stock management applications, which comprise warehouse stock management, retail store stock management, and factory stock management.The major tasks performed by robots to manage stocks include sorting, sequencing, and delivery.

Amazon Robotics (a subsidiary of Amazon) is one of the key players in the AI robots market for stock management applications as it offers Kiva, an AI-integrated robot. Amazon has adopted this robot at its warehouses on a large scale.

APAC accounts for the largest share of the AI Robots market during the forecast periodAPAC accounted for the largest share of the AI robots market; the market in this region is also expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.China, Japan, and South Korea are among the countries driving the growth of the AI robots market in APAC.

The increasing adoption of machine learning and NLP technology-based robots in retail stock management and security applications also contributes to the markets growth in this region.

Machine learning technology is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the AI Robots market during the forecast periodMachine learning technology held the largest size of the AI robots market, and it is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The growth of the market for machine learning technology-based AI robots can be attributed to their widescale adoption in voice recognition, voice search, recommendation engines, sentiment analysis, image recognition, and motion detection applications.In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research, extensive primary interviews have been conducted with key officials in the AI Robots market. Following is the breakup of the profiles of primary participants for the report. By Company Type: Tier 1 30 %, Tier 2 50%, and Tier 3 20% By Designation: C-Level Executives 25%, Directors 20%, and Others 55% By Region: Americas 40%, Europe 20%, APAC 30%, and RoW 10%The report profiles key players in the AI Robots market and analyzes their market shares. Players profiled in this report are SoftBank (Japan), NVDIA (US), Intel (US), Microsoft (US), IBM (US), Hanson Robotics (China), Alphabet (US), Xilinx (US), ABB (Switzerland), Fanuc (Japan), Alphabet (US), Harman International (US), Kuka (Germany), Blue Frog Robotics (Paris), Promobot (Russia), Jibo (US), LG (South Korea), Neurala (US), F&P Personal Robotics (Switzerland), Staubli (Switzerland), Rethink Robotics (Germany), Boston Dynamics (US), Diligent Robotics (US), Franka Emika (Germany), Pal Robotics (Spain), and Comau (Italy).

Research CoverageThis report segments the AI Robots market based on offering, robot type, technology, deployment mode, application, and region. It also describes major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities about this market, as well as includes market share analysis, value chain analysis, porters five forces analysis, trade analysis, ecosystem, technological trends, pricing analysis, key patents, standards and frameworks, and case studies/use cases.

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The report will help leaders/new entrants in the AI Robots market in the following ways:1. The report segments the AI Robots market comprehensively and provides the closest market size estimation for all subsegments across regions.2. The report will help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities about the AI Robots market.3. The report will help stakeholders understand their competitors better and gain insights to improve their position in the AI Robots market. The competitive landscape section describes the competitor ecosystem.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05336568/?utm_source=GNW

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The AI Robots market is expected to grow from USD 6.9 billion in 2021 to USD 35.3 billion by 2026; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38.6% - Yahoo...

Call it Cathie Woods' comeback.

ARK Invest's ARKQ autonomous technology and robotics ETF, one of her funds, has seen a turnaround in the past month, rallying by roughly 12%. Those gains were largely driven by top holding Tesla.

But, it's not the only stock in the ETF that has caught investors' attention. CNBC's "Trading Nation" asked two of its traders which name deserves a second look.

"One holding that's actually a small market cap company is Vuzix," Todd Gordon, founder of Inside Edge Capital Management, said Tuesday. "It popped 40% since Facebook's Oct. 28 announcement, going Meta. It's [now] pulling back. Support is around $10. If you actually look at a month-over-month rotation of all the holdings of that ARKQ, Vuzix is actually the strongest."

Vuzix develops and designs wearable augmented and virtual reality displays for industries ranging from manufacturing to telemedicine. Shares have surged 268% off a low set last November. The stock is up 38% this year.

"They also just got a big flood of orders from Australia and New Zealand, so you're getting repeat business. Company is negative; it's not making money right now. They have high SG&A expenses, but they're estimated to grow revenues from $15 million this year, $30 million next year and $40 million by 2023. Watch this one," said Gordon.

Eva Ados, chief investment strategist at ERShares, highlights data analytics software company Palantir as the stock she's backing.

"I like it for three reasons," Ados said during the same interview. "First of all, it has a great charismatic entrepreneur, [founder] Peter Thiel. Secondly, I like it because I can't think of a better defense company that will benefit from the new infrastructure bill. And the third reason why I like it is today's environment has a big emphasis on counterterrorism and defense, and that's the best platform to serve the intelligence community."

Palantir has underperformed markets this year, rising by just 10% compared with the ARKQ ETF's 15% gain. It went public in September last year, and at roughly $25, it still trades well above its reference price of $7.25.

"I think it's going to be a big winner for the rest of the year and into 2022," she said.

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ARK Invest's robotics ETF has made a comeback, and these 2 stocks could drive the next leg of the rally - CNBC

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Pudu Robotics, the global leader in commercial service robots, has today opened registrations for a free trial of PuduBot, an intelligent food delivery robot, for businesses in Dallas, Texas. The one-week trial is available to restaurants, cafes, hotels, offices, hospitals, and other catering operators for a limited time only.

Registrations are now open (click here to apply). Businesses should submit their expression of interest before November 23 to be eligible for the one-week trial. The campaign will end on December 8.

Texas is grappling with an extended labor shortage as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, undesirable shift hours, and low wages for service workers. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, more than 18,000 jobs were listed in the Dallas urban metro area in July alone-- yet many roles are going unfilled. In light of staff shortages, food delivery robots like PuduBot are a viable alternative for businesses seeking to fill vacant roles while improving employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Elegant and functional, PuduBot has been specially designed to work in restaurants and provide help to wait staff. The robot is equipped with Pudu Robotics' new SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology, which enables it to move around smoothly and self-reliantly with great accuracy in mixed environments. What's more, PuduBot features a revolutionary 3D obstacle avoidance technology for faster perception and safer delivery to ensure that employees, guests, and equipment remain secure at all times. Thanks to its high level of precision, as many as 100 robots can be used in a single setting. Moreover, the robot keeps staff and diners safe with contactless delivery during COVID-19.

With a sleek form factor and well-balanced design, PuduBot enhances modern catering environments with its premium appearance. The robot can adapt to a variety of service tasks thanks to its 7-layer modular design concept, which features freely customizable modules, easy-to-clean trays, and a flexible dish cover. Whether it's champagne bottles or mouth-watering desserts, PuduBot caters to multiple meal delivery modes and ensures items are always presented in an appropriate, stylish manner.

Beyond form and function, PuduBot inspires a high level of service with its outstanding approach to intelligent interaction. The robot communicates with diners by voice-- greeting them, taking food to their tables, and even singing "Happy Birthday". These features, combined with friendly-looking facial expressions on its display, lend it a charismatic and engaging personality that captivates guests throughout their meal.

Since its launch, Pudu Robotics has showcased PuduBot in a number of large-scale exhibitions, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). PuduBot has also garnered attention from multiple mainstream media publications, such as CNN and BBC News, and even received Germany's coveted "Best of the Best" Red Dot Design Award for its innovation and design prowess. The free trial of the PuduBot is the first of its kind offered by Pudu Robotics, as it seeks to bring efficient and intelligent commercial service robot technology to more businesses across the U.S.

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Shenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

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The Jaeger-C is like a real life Call of Duty RC-XDPhoto: GaardTech

Like it or not, the robot overlords are coming. And they have now been given a new weapon to smite humanity, in the form of a kamikaze robot capable of taking out a tank.

First it was robot dogs armed with rifles, and now Australian robotics firm GaardTech has brought the Call of Duty RC-XD to life. The company recently unveiled the Jaeger-C autonomous vehicle, and this week announced it would begin testing with Australias military in 2022.

The Jaeger-C is a small, four-wheeled vehicle that looks like something straight out of BattleBots, with even more firepower.

According to a report from Overt Defense, the Jaeger-C can be deployed in three different ways with varying weaponry.

The Chariot spec robot is armed with a machine gun or rifle to ward off any baddies, while the Gaard spec can be used to offer security and surveillance.

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But its the anti-armor Goliath spec that will surely grab the headlines, as it sees the robot engage in a kamikaze-style attack on any hostile vehicle.

To do this, the robot will race to the base of any bad guys car and deploy an unspecified weapon to destroy the target.

According to Forbes:

The Jaeger-C carries an armor-piercing shaped charge; the size is unspecified, but its likely to be at least comparable to the 20-pound warhead on the FGM-148 Javelin and has the huge advantage of attacking the belly of the tank where the armor this thinnest.

In order to deliver its lethal payload to the base of any hostile vehicle, the Jaeger-C must get up close and personal with the tank or truck. To stop it from being blown to smithereens before it reaches the target, GaardTech has heavily armored the remote control explosive.

If all this firepower wasnt already scary enough, GaardTech confirmed that as well as being human-controlled, the Jaeger-C can also operate autonomously.

Lets hope it can be trained to recognize threats better than a Tesla spots a fork in the road.

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The utilization of robotics will continue to grow in importance in the travel and tourism industry. However, companies need to be sensitive in how they deploy this form of smart technology, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

According to a recent GlobalData poll*, 31% of the respondents stated that their company will invest in robotics in the next 12 months, with robotics being the third most popular answer for this question, above the likes of IoT and cloud. A significant contributing reason as to why business executives and employees think that investment in robotics will increase is due to the long-term cost savings this technology can provide along with its ability to meet the sudden changes in consumer demands.

Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: Prior to the pandemic, the utilization of robotics in tourism was mainly seen as a gimmick. Robot butlers in hotels would provide good Instagram opportunities for guests, creating exposure for the accommodation provider, and customer service robots at airports would entertain guests to reduce feelings of boredom. These same robots are now a necessity for the likes of hotels and airports due to the need for COVID-safe experiences.

According to GlobalData**, 74% of global consumers are is still either 'quite'or 'extremely'concerned regarding the impact of COVID-19. These robots reduce the need for human contact, which increases safety for travelers across multiple stages during their trip.

It is also no secret that COVID-19 has battered the finances of many companies involved in travel and tourism. Although the initial cost of investing in robotics to replace human jobs will be high, many companies will recover what they have invested in just a short number of years. Subsequently, companies will then continue to shrink fixed costs and increase profit margins.

Mr. Hollister concludes: Investing too heavily in robotics to replace human jobs could tarnish brand image. Travel and tourism employment has fallen substantially across the globe due to the pandemic, and many consumers will feel that it is a companys social responsibility to employ people in need of work as travel recovers, especially if they have appropriate skill sets. Filling vacancies with robots could be deemed as insensitive in the current climate, especially in destinations that heavily rely on tourism as a key contributor to the local economy.

Through increasing operational efficiency and improving traveler confidence, robotics in tourism will continue to grow. However, companies need to ensure that they are not seen to be shunning their social commitments. It must be emphasized that the robots are deployed to work alongside humans, not instead of them.

* Question: Which of the following areas will you/your company invest in over the next 12 months? (ended April 16, 2021, with 476 respondents).** GlobalDatas Q3 2021 Consumer Survey

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In the face of accelerating e-commerce activity, labor problems, and a host of other challenges, supply chain companies are stepping up their training and continuous education initiatives for employees and customers.This week, sustainability ratings company EcoVadis launched an e-learning platform designed to help customers improve sustainability practices and performance, specifically helping them tackle what the company calls priority improvement areas in environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Called EcoVadis Academy, the online platform offers 16 courses in five languages, all of which incorporate interactive navigation, videos, and case studies to engage employees in their companies sustainability initiatives.Users can start with introductory courses that provide a baseline knowledge and then progress with more in-depth content that allows them to address improvement areas with specific actions, the company said.Danish robotics company OnRobot is also stepping up with a new training initiative, launching its Learn OnRobot platform in late October. The free online learning tool guides users of all skill levels through the steps required to design and deploy collaborative robot (cobot) applications. The company describes the program as a library of simple, direct, how-to videos and 3-dimensional simulations that offers detailed information on collaborative applications, including machine tending, palletizing, pick and place, and sanding. The platform is accessible via PC, smartphone, and tablet and aims to mitigate labor shortages by helping companies more quickly and effectively deploy cobot automation solutions.Company leaders say the program is part of its efforts to democratize technology. It is available to customers and prospective customers.OnRobots solutions break down the barriers to automation adoption by making affordable, industry ready, easy-to-use technologies available to companies of all sizes, Enrico Krog Iversen, OnRobots CEO, said in a statement. Learn OnRobot continues this democratizing, barrier-busting tradition by making collaborative application know-how freely available to anyone with an internet connection, from prospective customers curious about our offerings, to partners, to integrators, and to end users of all skill levels looking to maximize the success of their automation deployment.Supply chain technology company Blume Global is investing internally with a continuing education program designed to help employees at all levels enhance their business and supply chain skills. The programs are offered in conjunction with online course provider Coursera and Stanford Universitys Graduate School of Business (GSB).The Stanford program is designed to help employees develop leadership skills, and it consists of a virtual intensive along with a five-day residential program on the Stanford GSB campus. Employees receive a certificate from Stanford GSB upon completion.With Coursera, Blume employees have access to 80 hours of training during business hours via the Coursera platform, including courses and guided projects on supply chain management, data science, software engineering, programming languages, cloud, IT, IT Ops, testing tools, Google Cloud Platform, and web development.

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