Having both automated vehicles and human-operated forklifts within the same facility can cause problems if they're not properly managed, says Nicola Tomatis, CEO of Bluebotics.
Warehouse automation has advanced rapidly in recent years, but sizable gaps remain, especially when it comes to handling bulky, irregular goods that fall outside the scope of most systems.
Gina Chung, vice president of corporate development with Locus Robotics, tells how the concept of robots-to-goods is playing out in today's warehouses, and where it's going.
What's driving companies to invest in warehouse automation today? Tony Rivers, chief executive officer of Peak Technologies, describes how they're coping with the tech evolution.
Meijer, the Midwest grocery chain, strives to stay ahead of the curve in charting the progress of artificial intelligence and material handling automation, says domain architect Randy McClary.
Attending a technology show like Modex for the first time can be intimidating. DLN senior account exec Garrett Smith tells companies how to get their arms around automation, and get out of reaction mode.
Automation projects are often won or lost long before any robots are deployed, with workforce buy-in emerging as a critical factor in long-term success, says Greg Walls, vice president of revenue at Paccurate.
Younger workers have little problem adopting the smart glasses, and their easy acceptance is motivating older colleagues to do the same, albeit a little more slowly.
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