Cutting-Edge Technologies to be Showcased at NRF 2024
TOKYO/NEW YORK – October 18, 2023 – Rapyuta Robotics, Inc., a pioneering force in cloud robotics, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA), a leading global technology company. This collaboration aims to propel mutual sales growth and foster innovative solutions for warehouse fulfillment operations. The partnership signifies a major advancement in Rapyuta Robotics’ strategic development initiatives within the North American market.
Rapyuta Robotics, renowned for its cloud robotics platform, is a key player in the Japanese market, providing state-of-the-art robot-assisted order picking solutions (Rapyuta PA-AMR). This solution consistently achieves a 2.5X or more productivity improvement in order picking, effectively addressing persistent staffing challenges in the industry. Rapyuta Robotics is now expanding its footprint in the US market.
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas brings to the partnership a diverse and extensive portfolio with significant achievements in the warehouse industry. Their cutting-edge dashboards are tailored for efficient performance metrics monitoring. Complementing Rapyuta’s PA-AMR system, SCOA’s UWB Real-Time Location System provides comprehensive data on exact routes and stops, enhancing process improvement. Additionally, SCOA’s advanced tracking hardware, designed for productivity monitoring, will play a pivotal role in optimizing warehouse efficiency.
Display at NRF 2024
Rapyuta Robotics and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas will showcase the potential of their combined solution at NRF 2024. Attendees can witness firsthand how Rapyuta Robotics’ PA-AMRs and SCOA’s performance-enhancing trackers and dashboards converge to revolutionize fulfillment operations. Visit Rapyuta Robotics and SCOA at booth 1851.
NRF 2024 Information
NRF, the flagship event of the National Retail Federation, attracts over 35,000 visitors and 6,500 exhibitors. NRF 2024 will be held at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from January 13th to January 16th, 2024. For more information and to register, visit NRF 2024 website.
About Rapyuta Robotics
Founded in 2014 at ETH Zurich, Rapyuta Robotics is headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Chicago, USA, and Bangalore, India. With a vision of making robots more accessible, Rapyuta Robotics is a leader in automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks. Apart from being a pioneer in Cloud Robotics, Rapyuta Robotics has developed cutting-edge warehouse automation solutions such as Pick-Assist AMRs. Visit www.rapyuta-robotics.com to learn more.
About Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
Established in 1952, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is headquartered in New York City and has nine offices in major U.S. cities. SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, a global leader in the trade of goods and services. As an integrated business enterprise, SCOA is a major organizer of multinational projects and an influential force for the distribution of products and global communications. Core businesses include Energy, Automotive, Social Infrastructure, Agri-food and Life Science, Construction and Transportation Systems, Real Estate, Mineral Resources, and Energy Innovation. Visit www.sumitomocorp.com to learn more.
