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• Object Recognition: Using computer vision and image processing algorithms, the robot can identify and locate
              items on shelves accurately. It can read barcodes or utilize visual recognition techniques to match products with
 Brainy Fact  their corresponding orders.

               • Manipulation and Grasping: The robot is equipped with a robotic arm and grippers capable of handling a
 A robot was programmed in Japan by Noriko Arai to take the entrance exam to Japan’s Tokyo   wide range of items, including boxes, bags, and small packages. It can grasp objects securely and manipulate
 University. Although the robot failed to get the top rank in the exam, it still beat 80% of the   them with precision.
 students who attended the exam. This was an exam that even required a full-blown essay to be
 written, which the robot wrote in style.    • Collaboration: The picking robot can collaborate with human workers to optimise efficiency. For example,
              it can receive order information from the WMS and navigate to the appropriate shelf. Once it arrives at the
              location, it can communicate with a human worker to indicate the specific item to be picked.
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 Video Session  Workflow
            Here is the workflow of warehousing robots.
 Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: The Robot Revolution: The New     • Order Assignment: The WMS assigns an order to the picking robot, specifying the items and quantities to be
 Age of Manufacturing.  picked.

 https://youtu.be/HX6M4QunVmA?si=BaZ1Kbt0Dmy3ghWY    • Navigation: The robot plans an optimised path to reach the designated storage location using its mapping and
              navigation capabilities.
               • Object Recognition: Upon reaching the shelf, the robot uses its vision system to identify the correct item based
              on visual cues or barcode scanning.
 Warehousing Robots
               • Grasping and Retrieval: The robot utilizes its manipulation capabilities to grasp the item securely and remove
 A warehousing robot is a type of robot specifically designed to automate various tasks within a warehouse or   it from the shelf.
 distribution center. These robots are equipped with advanced sensors, navigation systems, and manipulation     • Order Completion: Once the item is retrieved, the robot either places it in a container or collaborates with a
 capabilities  to  efficiently  handle  inventory,  organize  products,  and  streamline  logistics  operations.  They  can   human worker to consolidate items for further processing or packaging.
 operate autonomously or work in collaboration with human workers to optimise efficiency and productivity in     • Repeat:  The  robot  continues  the  picking  process,  efficiently  moving  between  different  locations  to  fulfill
 the warehousing environment.  multiple orders simultaneously.


            Benefits
            Here are the benefits of warehousing robots.
               • Increased  Efficiency:  The  warehousing  robot  significantly  speeds  up  the  picking  process,  reducing  order
              fulfillment times and increasing overall productivity. It can operate continuously without experiencing fatigue,
              leading to improved throughput.
               • Accuracy and Quality: With precise object recognition and manipulation capabilities, the robot minimizes
              errors in order picking, ensuring the correct items are retrieved for each order. This reduces the likelihood of
              order discrepancies and customer complaints.

 Let's  consider  an  example  to  illustrate  the  functionality  and  benefits  of  a  warehousing  robot  "Autonomous     • Labour Optimisation: By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, the robot frees up human
 Picking Robot".  workers to focus on more complex and value-added activities, such as quality control, inventory management,
              or customer service.
 In a large e-commerce warehouse, the process of picking items from shelves to fulfill customer orders can be     • Scalability: As the demand for online shopping and e-commerce continues to grow, the warehousing robot
 time-consuming and labour-intensive. To address this challenge, an autonomous picking robot is introduced to   can scale operations efficiently by adapting to changing inventory volumes and order patterns.
 streamline the picking process.
            In summary, a warehousing robot, exemplified by an autonomous picking robot, brings significant advantages
 Features and Capabilities  to the warehousing industry. By automating the picking process, these robots enhance efficiency, accuracy, and
            scalability while enabling better utilisation of human labour.
 Here are the features and capabilities of warehousing robots.
   • Navigation: The robot is equipped with sensors, such as cameras, lidar, or laser scanners, to map and navigate
 the warehouse environment autonomously. It can detect and avoid obstacles, follow designated paths, and   Brainy Fact
 adapt to dynamic changes in the surroundings.
   • Inventory Management: The robot  interfaces with  the Warehouse Management  System (WMS) to access   Robophobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an irrational fear of robots.
 real-time inventory data. It can retrieve information about the location of specific items, quantities in stock, and
 order priorities.

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