Warehouse & Robotics

Robotics is not the only rapidly evolving industry. Warehouse distribution has undergone many changes too. The variety and number of SKU's has increased dramatically in recent years. Cycle times have shortened considerably because of the rapid and constant changes in product size, shape, and packaging. In addition, the anatomy of pallets has switched from homogeneous to largely heterogeneous as the demand for mixed, direct-to-store pallets increases.

Previously, industrial robots were best suited for factory material handling situations where one similarly shaped product is palletized or de-palletized. Luckily, recent advancements allow robots to lend a hand even in the fast-paced and ever-changing warehouse distribution industry.