Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.65
…enables the innovative design opportunity to go vertical with mezzanines and pick towers. With the agility of AMRs, navigating tight and very narrow aisles becomes a breeze. The outcome? The effective volume of your warehouse increases, enabling it to store more goods and increase pick density without needing to expand the facility’s footprint. Increased throughput: The addition of AMRs to facilitate walking, carrying, and picking can enable human workers to operate much more efficiently, improving productivity and safety, and reducing cycle times. Reduction in labor challenges: The warehousing industry often grapples with high turnover rates and the physical toll of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.76
…and an NVMe/SSD. The computer also includes an optional “mezzanine” extension board, which plugs into a dedicated port, enables the use of a wide range of additional interfaces. The compact 135 x 93 mm (5.3 x 3.6 in.) JAGUAR SBC board runs on a single power source with a voltage range of 12 to 24 volts. While consumption is a moderate 18 watts under load, it delivers up to 35 watts for devices connected via PCIe and USB, noted Theobroma Systems. The RK3588 processor is located on the bottom of the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) as the highest element,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.20
…company added that its LocusBots can optimize throughput in brownfield and greenfield environments, as well as sites with multi-level mezzanines. The LocusOne software uses artificial intelligence to deliver insights for planning, labor allocation, and operational optimization, said Locus. In addition, the company said that warehouses can easily integrate its AMRs into their infrastructures without disrupting workflows. During the Logistics Summit, Locus will demonstrate mutiple robots working with people to drive efficiency across distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments at Stand E5 in Hall 2.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
…staffing,” said Peterson. “With volumes increasing, operators are adding mezzanines and pick towers.” “Locus’ Peak Season Robots program enables customers to deploy additional robots to an existing site in just minutes to fill critical labor gaps and meet order volumes,” she asserted. “The combination of fast deployment and the ability to move bots between locations provides unmatched flexibility.” Wagner Logistics found that robots freed warehouse associates to focus continuous improvement projects, one of which has saved $6.4 million over three years, said Oliaro. “They’ve enabled us to learn the customer’s seasonality, anticipate their needs, and give them the answers they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.83
…— including on elevated warehouse platforms, pick modules, and mezzanines — the durability and condition of the floor can have a significant impact on their performance,” explained Scott McGill, Cornerstone’s Vice President of Sales. “We’ve worked with numerous robotic suppliers in developing our TriGard finishes. With their input and testing, we’ve created the optimal surfaces for different robotic applications.” TriGard ESD Ultra Eliminates Surface Issues Faced by Robots Engineered specifically for robotic traffic, TriGard ESD Ultra’s formulation eliminates common floor surface issues to ensure a successful AMR and AGV application. These include: Enhanced durability to resist wear in high-frequency robotic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.81
…integrated into a 1,200 sq. m (12,916.6 sq. ft.) mezzanine floor. It also wanted to guarantee “flawless” tracking of individual spirits references, in compliance with customs regulations, and speed up order picking. In addition, the chain wanted to improve working conditions in a region where logistics jobs are under competitive pressure. V and B wanted a technology that was “perceived as modern” to help recrut and retain operators. SCALLOG claimed that its mobile robots are easy to integrate. The company also said it can optimize the storage and picking of retail orders for a multitude of products in atypical formats,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
…be installed less than two weeks without requiring a mezzanine. Scalability: Ghadge said UnboxSort can feed 100 destinations, and customers can easily add more. Unbox Robotics claimed that its system can sort up to 1,000 to 20,000 parcels per hour on demand, making it useful for both small e-commerce startups and large multinationals. The company noted that it can scale its deployment with the size of a building or seasonal throughput requirements. “By vertically sorting parcels, the system helps customers achieve 3x productivity [and] sorting accuracy of 99.99%,” said Unbox. The company partnered with flooring provider Resindek for its display…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.97
…mobile sort options for multiple zones (i.e., picks across mezzanine floors). They also included Spanish, Czech, Dutch, and Polish support for 6 River Systems management console system, The Bridge, Chuck, and the Universal Terminal. The new Mobile Fulfillment app extends 6RS's picking software to work with associates away from the Chuck AMRs. Source: 6 River Systems 6 River Systems at ProMat 2023 6 River Systems will be in Chicago next week for ProMat 2023. At Booth S2352 in McCormick Place, the company will provide live demonstrations of the Mobile Fulfillment app, as well as a number of other products. Royanna…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.69
…has deployed its LocusBots in both single-level and multi-level mezzanine environments. “During the recent peak season, Locus had several sites operating more than 500 LocusBots apiece, and dozens of others with more than 100 bots each,” Dekin said. “Our experience and success in deploying large fleets not only instills the confidence our customers require, but the speed at which we can deploy is [also] equally critical.” Locus said its AMRs work with people and can double or triple productivity. Named to the Inc. 500 two years in a row, and winning over 17 industry and technology awards, the company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.34
…integration with any warehouse environment, including existing operations and mezzanines. Companies can increase storage density in their warehouses by 250% using standard, 10-ft.-high shelving, added the company. Storage density can be enhanced even further using multiple levels, it said. Unlike many automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), Brightpick Autopicker has no single point of failure and is easy to maintain, said Zizka. “In G2P systems, the AMRs need to bring the whole shelf or tote to the picker, then return empty to fetch the next rack,” he said. “Cube storage can be inflexible, while our robot can fit in existing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
…at a site that has picking on a four-level mezzanine, noted Peterson. Figuring out how many AMRs are needed for an operation comes down to proper assessment of an operation’s order mix, its existing processes and layout, service levels, and other characteristics, said Santagate. “We look at their demand volume, their historical demand, we look at SKUs and dimensionality, layout, and configuration of their warehouse, like where would the induct and drop off points to a system be,” he explained. “All of those nuances impact the level of robotic capacity that’s going to be required and which approaches will support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.38
…Fulfillment operations are adding more elevated work platforms and mezzanines to increase capacity. When AGVs and AMRs are to be used on upper levels, the right flooring is critical to ensure they function as intended. Scott McGill, director of sales at Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products (resindek.com), shared several key considerations when specifying automated flooring: Q: How can a floor impact a robot’s operation? McGill: To maximize efficiency, AMRs and AGVs must move quickly and consistently to maintain workflow. The surface of the floor must not impede the robot’s movement. If the floor is worn or has uneven surface, it can…