Macnica (hereinafter referred to as "Macnica", a total service and solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, headquartered at 1-6-3 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kazumasa President Hara, capital: 11,194 million yen), announced that Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Hitachi Transport System, Ltd., Headquarters: 2-9-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative Executive Officer and President Yasuo Nakatani, Capital: 16,802 million yen) is pleased to announce that it will provide the automatic cleaning robot "Neo" from Avidbots (hereinafter referred to as "Avidbots", Headquarters: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, CEO: Faizan Sheikh) at the Saitama Kita Sales Office.
Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. System is promoting the introduction of labor-saving equipment in anticipation of future labor shortages. In the past, cleaning inside the warehouse was performed by employees and other employees working inside the warehouse. By allocating more to work, we will also improve work efficiency. The "Neo" introduced this time has high autonomous driving performance that adapts to the layout that changes daily, and the cleaning method using the cylinder brush was a major point in adopting it.
In addition, one of the challenges of cleaning distribution warehouses is that the location of stored items changes daily, so it is easy to get lost in an environment where automatic cleaning robots run. Since such coarse garbage is generated, it is necessary to mop before cleaning.
Even in such an environment, the Neo can determine its own running route and continue cleaning without stopping. It is possible to reduce the time of mopping. In addition to these functions, safety performance has been further enhanced with the addition of strobe lights, speakers, and obstacle detection sensors as new functions so that it can be used safely even in environments where forklifts and people are working. did.
[Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. Co., Ltd. Saitama Kita Sales Office Facility Overview]
Location: 1-5-1 Minamishinozaki, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture 347-0017
■ Total floor area: 20,000 tsubo
■Neo cleaning area: 2nd, 3rd, 4th floors
■ Number of units introduced: 1 unit
In addition, we are planning to hold an online seminar on the following schedule. Please join us for this opportunity.
Title: Automatic Cleaning Robot Online Seminar -Logistics Facilities and Warehouses-
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:00-11:00, 15:00-16:00
Details and application: https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/servicerobot/events/134630/
About Hitachi Transport System, Ltd., Ltd.
With the brand slogan “Challenging the unknown” and the business concept “LOGISTEED,” we will expand the areas of collaborative creation that transcend business and industry boundaries while maintaining smart logistics as our core, and create new innovations that transcend the realm of logistics. We will make it happen.
Company name: Hitachi Transport System, Ltd., Ltd.
Established: February 1950
Head office location: Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. Building, 2-9-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative Executive Officer and President: Yasuo Nakatani
Capital: 16,802 million yen
About Avidbots
Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Avidbots was founded in 2014. Avidbots is developing the automatic cleaning robot "Neo" with the goal of "contributing to a life in which robots can make the most of human capabilities." "Neo", which runs autonomously, cleans designated areas efficiently and speedily while avoiding obstacles.
Company name: Avidbots Corp.
Established: 2014
Head office location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
CEO: Faizan Sheikh
For details, see the website (http://www.avidbots.com/)please look at.
About Macnica
Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. In recent years, we have been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robots, based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," we will connect cutting-edge technology and Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of future society. . the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates a global business with 81 bases in 24 countries around the world.
Please see the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp) for details.