Laputa Robotics Co., Ltd.
Laputa Robotics delivers picking assist robot “Laputa PA-AMR” to Hypertherm Associates, a major American industrial cutting products company.
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The U.S. headquarters of Laputa Robotics Co., Ltd. (Koto-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Mohanaraja Gajan, hereinafter referred to as Laputa Robotics), which provides a cloud robotics platform, is a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software headquartered in the United States. We delivered the Laputa PA-AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), a human-collaborative picking assist robot, to Hypertherm Associates (Hanover, New Hampshire, CEO: Evan Smith, hereinafter referred to as Hypertherm), a major manufacturer. I did.
[Image: https://prtimes.jp/i/21229/113/resize/d21229-113-3d05d2e9abc93e8cc32e-0.jpg&s3=21229-113-68cb6ebe7f40921df0dffe788ceaf738-3159×2268.jpg] “Laputa PA-AMR” operated by Hypertherm
Laputa Robotics has opened a Chicago office in January 2023 to focus on expanding sales to the U.S. area (Related press release: Laputa Robotics opens new office in Chicago, U.S. as first step in global expansion https:/ /www.rapyuta-robotics.com/ja/2023/01/26/us-office/). This is the first implementation case in the United States.
Hypertherm is a multi-technology company that manufactures industrial cutting products and systems for customers around the world. As part of sustainable management, the company was looking for a way to automate warehouse management in order to grow the company sustainably and improve the capabilities of its employees. The partnership with Laputa Robotics is an important milestone in the implementation of cutting-edge automation technology in the U.S. manufacturing and warehousing industry and puts us ahead of our competitors.
Laputa Robotics’ picking assist robot “Laputa PA-AMR” calculates the optimal picking work route and uses control technology that allows multiple robots to work together, as well as a system that guides pickers along the optimal route, fleet management, etc. It combines technologies. Pick assist robots are designed to navigate dynamic environments, safely pick and transport materials, and are flexible and seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure.
Ryo Mori, executive officer of Laputa Robotics, said:
“We believe that Laputa Robotics’ Laputa PA-AMR fits into Hypertherm’s corporate culture of creating a safe and efficient workplace. I believe that by using “Laputa PA-AMR”, Hypertherm will have the opportunity to improve productivity more than ever and find a new way to structure work using robots. . ”
Frank Cook, warehouse operations leader at Hypertherm, said: “We are always looking for ways to make our operations safer, more efficient and streamlined. Laputa Robotics took the time to understand our needs and designed the solution that would work best for us. They supported us every step of the way to implement it.”
Laputa Robotics will contribute to solving problems at logistics sites in the U.S. area and strive to promote logistics DX.
●About Hypertherm
A US-based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to manufacture ships, aircraft, and rail vehicles, construct steel structures, assemble heavy equipment, build wind turbines, and more. . In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software that customers trust and have helped hundreds of thousands of businesses increase productivity and profitability. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm is 100% employee-owned and employs approximately 2,000 people at operating locations and affiliates around the world.
URL: https://www.hyperthermassociates.com/en-US/
●About Laputa Robotics
Laputa Robotics is a venture company originating from ETH Zürich, which has produced many famous researchers including Einstein. With the vision of “Making robots attainable and useful for anyone,” we are developing a next-generation cloud robotics platform that utilizes the world’s most advanced control technology and artificial intelligence technology, as well as the development and development of robot solutions. We provide installation and operational support. We propose optimal solutions to our customers through the collaboration of talented engineers with high development technology from over 30 countries around the world, a bilingual sales team well-versed in robotics, and a customer success team.
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