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…and fragile items. The company said its systems support goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases. It claimed that its Hypercare support covers everything from concept exploration to onsite installation. “Our AI-driven SightWorks vision software and associated technologies provide the foundation for all of our warehouse solutions,” said Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO. “[They are] available to strategic partners, including FANUC’s ASI network of robot integrators, to build the custom applications and control technologies required to identify, pick, and place any object.” “By collaborating on engineering and business development, FANUC and OSARO will be able to deliver the industry’s most advanced robotic automation…
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…been difficult to automate fully. Mujin is deploying a goods-to-robot system comprised of mixed-case palletizing robots working in concert with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to pick directly from inventory pallets and build order pallets ready for outbound delivery. “By taking a new approach that includes robotics from initial concepting, robots, autonomous vehicles and other material handling automation can now work in concert to further drive overall performance, savings and reduction in ergonomic challenges,” Cloer added. Planning and orchestration of the overall objectives and individual system tasks are completely managed by MujinController, which communicates to any warehouse management system (WMS) for…
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…outlines the four main applications his company is targeting:kitting; goods-to-robot, replacing a human at a goods-to-person automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS); sorter induction; and autobaggers. These applications also lend themselves to small-scale pilots where a robotic cell, either integrated or stand-alone, can be tested and begin the “learning” process. Uploading good item master data can certainly help, but a guiding principle of many robotic piece-picking solutions is that the robot should simply be able to figure out how to grip something by itself. Roger Christian, division leader of new business development for Yaskawa Motoman, says the software behind this…
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…of machine vision and control software, are used for goods-to-robot use cases where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. The program’s first members The program’s inaugural members include: FANUC America — a supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation Pregis — a manufacturer of end-of-line packaging solutions NPSG Global — a designer of e-fulfillment warehouse implementation services The collaboration of these three partners and OSARO is emblematic of the benefits that can be achieved by working together. OSARO is currently deploying its OSARO Robotic Bagging Systems in a production environment at Zenni Optical’s e-commerce…
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…successfully meet its challenges. Easily transition from goods-to-person to goods-to-robot. The FASTPICK AS/RS for order fulfillment improves picking performance with its new Goods-to-Picker 2.0. Vanderlande’s second generation modular workstations provide exceptional ergonomics, reduce picking errors, and require only minutes for operator training. They easily convert to robotic piece picking as throughput demands and labor limitations require. FASTPICK also incorporates Vanderlande’s advanced ADAPTO roaming shuttles for product storage and retrieval. Driven by intelligent software that integrates and orchestrates myriad systems, people, equipment, and item picking robots throughout an operation, ADAPTO roaming shuttles sort and sequence items by order for delivery to…
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…that its robots, machine vision, and control software support goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases. OSARO, which raised $40 million in Series C funding last year, also offers Hypercare support from concept exploration to onsite installation. SVT Robotics has joined the OSARO Partners Alliance, which OSARO said “offers one-stop access for businesses looking to deploy robotic solutions in their fulfillment operations.” The alliance is intended to enable AMR and automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) vendors, integrators, distributors, and third-party logistics companies (3PLs) to collaborate and market unified offerings. “Prospective customers can also engage with an OSARO pick-and-place robot cell at our…
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…employee productive, but Ruehrdanz notes the increasing popularity of goods-to-robot variants. “We see a trend of using goods-to-robot for piece picking,” he says. “It’s small now, but there’s a significant growth potential. That trend will bring the AS/RS along with it.” Vanderlande’s Johnson also emphasizes the micro fulfillment center trend, where the building of future central DCs will be accompanied by nearby specialty satellites. “If the ideal solution is more storage-driven or throughput-driven, that can help us decide the direction of the technology used,” Johnson says. “Do you anticipate an increase in picking, storage or value-added services, even something as…
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…signature Hypercare support from concept exploration to onsite installation,” said the company. It added that its intelligent systems enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, which promise significant increases in warehouse productivity.
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…that its robots, machine vision, and control software enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases. It uses a FANUC robot arm to automate picking and placing, a task that human warehouse associates have traditionally handled. The company recently launched the OSARO Robotic Kitting System for the assembly of subscription kits. Tracy Perdue, OSARO “Recurring subscription product kits have become increasingly popular with consumers,” Perdue told Robotics 24/7. “E-commerce retailers have embraced this trend because kits can grow revenue and increase sales of slow-moving items. Subscription kits also provide improved revenue predictability and inventory management.” “This new wave of direct-to-consumer online subscription companies…
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…with new, high-density buffering capabilities and enhanced goods-to-person and goods-to-robot picking stations in a single, modular package, said Berkshire Grey. With BG FLEX, retailers can easily convert any floor into a flexible any-to-any induct-to-discharge sortation system. They can also implement complete fulfillment systems for any environment – from the back of store and standalone micro-fulfillment centers to distribution center implementations, it said. Berkshire Grey claimed that BG FLEX can transform fulfillment operations by: Reducing store truck-unload and aisle-replenishment times with granular presorting Enabling seamless curbside pickup and extended BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) product selection Facilitating delivery-route alignment…
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…that the robots have been integrated with an AutoStore goods-to-robot storage and retrieval system – an example of convergence. In addition to experience and more reference case studies, the robot software, and integration of that software, is getting better. “APIs aren’t sexy,” Martinelli said. “But in our latest product, we emphasize more than ever how we can work with a system integrator.” Robotics is a crowded field, one that is becoming more crowded every day as new startups throw their hats in the ring. At some point, I’m sure, there is going to be a shakeout. So, what may determine…
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…it picking from tote to tote, say in a goods to robot situation, or utilizing a “swarm strategy” in mobile collaborative robots. It’s important to understand the problem you want to solve, and then find the partner with a solution for your problem. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a risk: One of the things that George Babu said was that this is a new tool for the warehouse and distribution center. If you’re an early adopter, “You have to make a bet.” Parrott said something similar, pointing out that robotics have come a long way, but are not as accurate…