Honeywell
Honeywell's SwiftDecoder software is now integrated with autonomous drones from Corvus Robotics for warehouse inventory management.
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Honeywell
Honeywell's SwiftDecoder software is now integrated with autonomous drones from Corvus Robotics for warehouse inventory management.
Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder barcode-decoding software will be integrated into Corvus Robotics’ self-flying inventory drones, according to an announcement from the companies.
Honeywell and Corvus also said this combination of software and drones can be used within warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) to make the process of tracking rapidly changing inventory quicker and more accurate for retailers, distributors and manufacturers at the case- and pallet-level.
“We selected Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder software for our cutting-edge drones due to the company’s long-standing expertise in the warehousing sector and the software’s ability to efficiently and reliably acquire data, even in complex and fast-moving DC environments,” said Jackie Wu, CEO at Corvus Robotics. “With Honeywell’s software and our in-house proprietary case counting AI technology, we can quickly decode many cases in one location, all at once. Together, Corvus Robotics and Honeywell are empowering warehouses and distribution centers to better manage inventory, reduce operational expenses and streamline the overall flow of goods throughout the supply chain.”
The Corvus One Autonomous Inventory Management System, equipped with SwiftDecoder software, can fly through DCs to conduct inventory audits. The companies said it can accomplish this task more quickly than a human could in vast warehouse spaces that often have very high shelves, hard-to-reach racks or products and low-light conditions that can make traditional scanning a challenge.
By using computer vision to navigate, scan, map and count inventory in real-time, the drones are able to operate without GPS, human operators, Wi-Fi or wireless beacons. The companies said this system not only helps ensure warehouses have an accurate picture of inventory, but it also enables them to deploy limited labor resources in other ways that add greater value to the business.
“As the labor shortage continues to plague the supply chain, we know that companies are looking for solutions to supplement their human workforce,” said David Barker, president of Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services. “By automating inventory counting and providing real-time data, the Honeywell-Corvus Robotics solution will help retailers keep up with growing demand and complexity, reduce inventory discrepancies and errors and improve overall supply chain performance.”
Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder software can batch scan to capture many barcodes at the same time, making it optimal for integrating with autonomous drones for rapid inventory counting. This capability, coupled with Corvus One’s proprietary onboard sensors and cameras, allows the Corvus One Autonomous Inventory Management System to count the number of individual cartons in a single location.
The real-time data from the Honeywell-Corvus Robotics integration allows for immediate insights into stock levels and case counts, which helps businesses make informed decisions quickly, respond proactively to any supply chain disruptions and maintain operational continuity.
Corvus Robotics will be showcasing its autonomous drones at ProMat 2025 in Booth 12045. The trade show will be held March 17-20 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill.
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