Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/25/2016 -- Robotics Business Review (RBR) announced its fifth annual RBR50 list, named Seegrid as one of the most noteworthy companies in the global robotics industry for 2016.
Jim Rock, Seegrid president noted, "We are honored to be recognized as a robotics leader in the global materials handling industry. Seegrid's 3D perception technology is changing the way materials are autonomously transported in warehouses and factories every day. We are a passionate team, and strive to continually provide flexible robotic solutions that give our customers a competitive advantage by cutting labor costs and increasing operational safety."
RBR50 list spans 11 countries and in addition to the large conglomerates. "The World Economic Forum cites 2016 as the launch of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Each of the RBR50 for 2016 should be duly proud that the robotics community has selected them to lead this charge," said Tom Green, RBR Editor in Chief.
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About Seegrid
Seegrid (http://www.seegrid.com), the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, provides unique and revolutionary automation technology for materials handling. Engineered with state-of-the-art Seegrid Vision, industrial trucks are transformed into the next generation of AGVs: vision guided vehicles (VGVs). VGVs navigate without wires, lasers, magnets, or tape, and deliver unmatched flexibility. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Seegrid flexible automation solution is offered in a line of pallet trucks and tow tractors.
Experience the maximum benefits of VGVs with Seegrid Supervisor to manage, monitor, and control a fleet of vehicles in context of your operation. Generating economic advantages and operational efficiencies, VGVs optimize workflow processes, increase productivity and throughput, labor optimization and operating costs. An award-winning organization, Seegrid is experiencing significant growth both in employees and clients. Multi-billion dollar organizations focused on lean manufacturing best-practices are turning to the Pittsburgh-based robotics leader. From large automotive operations to retail distribution centers, Seegrid VGVs are advancing the reality of a Fork Truck Free approach. VGVs improve workplace safety, reduce equipment and product damage, and deliver a rapid return on investment. Robotics Business Review recently named Seegrid a Top 50 company based on innovation, ground breaking application, commercial success, and commercial potential.
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