The Robotics Group Blog

The Robotics Group (TRG) represents suppliers of robotic systems and solutions for material handling in manufacturing and distribution. Members collaborate on promoting awareness, education, and adoption of robotics technologies. Explore articles on robotics applications, technology developments, and industry trends.

The Robotics Group (TRG) are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications. Traditionally, industrial robots in material handling applications have been limited to palletizing/depalletizing, conveyor picking, or other highly-repetitive tasks. Technology advancements are creating opportunities for robots and automated machinery in a wider variety of applications, including warehousing and distribution center activities. TRG conducts education and outreach with the goal of fostering technology adoption in this rapidly changing industry sector. Mission Our team of technology leaders inspires user confidence and fosters the adoption of robotic solutions to drive efficiency in supply chain applications. TRG member companies meet regularly to identify methods of promoting adoption of robotic and automated solutions in material handling applications. We identify barriers to adoption and understand the voice of the customer while creating opportunities to encourage the transition of automated technologies to promote supply chain efficiency. TRG programs include: The development of educational and training materials; A voice in the development and maintenance of national and international standards; The communication of the benefits of robotic and automated solutions via trade shows, educational forums, and other national and regional seminars.

Blog Posts (60)

Increased Demand for Robotic Packaging and Solutions

By Warehouse Automation Blog

With fewer people to fill labor-intensive warehousing jobs from picking to packaging, robotics and other automation is there to fill the void.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SLAM, AGV, AMR, automation solutions, labor shortages, packaging, Robotic Picking

Things to Consider Before You Automate

By Warehouse Automation Blog

When a solution provider evaluates an opportunity to automate, the process begins long before any technology is selected.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automated Facility, Automation Implementation, Conveyor, Palletization, Robots, roi

Scaling Warehouse Automation: Insights from the Field

By Warehouse Automation Blog

With robotics implementation in distribution centers, common patterns & lessons are guiding successful deployment & scaling warehouse

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automation, Distribution Center, Flexible Automation, Safety, warehouse

The Path to Lights Out

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Does 'lights out' mean full automation with no human involvement, or does it still allow for some human intervention?"

Tags: Blog, TRG, Automation, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), OEM, The Robotics Group

Maximizing ROI and Mitigating Risks with Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

A look around the showroom of a trade show will feature everything from traditional fixed arms to autonomous mobile robots, & even humanoids.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), Co-Bots, Human-Robot Collaborations, OEM, Robotic Integration

Demystifying Robots

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Mobile robots and industrial arm machines are well suited to a variety of environments, but it’s key to understand how.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Workforce, AI, Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV), Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), fixed arms, labor shortages, Robots

How Robots Positively Impact the Labor Shortage

By Warehouse Automation Blog

With an ongoing labor shortage, many companies are turning to robots for help. But what does that look like exactly?

Tags: Blog, TRG, Workforce, labor shortages, Robots

Investing in Robots with Low Risk

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Even with all the benefits that come with investing in robots, you want to ensure you keep your risks low.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, digital twin, investment, OEM, Robots

Improving your AMR Efficiencies

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Improved sensing technology, enhanced capabilities, machine learning and improved integration—the AMR market is surging.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, AMR, Machine Learning, OEM, Robotics

Humans and Robots Work Well Together

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Today’s autonomous mobile robots, AGVs, and fixed robotic arms not only boosting productivity, but enhancing the work your associates perform.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automatic Guided Vehicle, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), productivity, Robots

Justifying Robotics, Part II

By Warehouse Automation Blog

When it comes to adding mobile robotics to your operations, topping the list of concerns and tasks is justifying the expense.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Ergonomics, mobile Automation, productivity, Robots, roi

How to Justify the Cost of Robotics – Part 1

By Warehouse Automation Blog

In today’s industrial environment, the prospect of labor savings, a key “hard” benefit, can help make a strong case for robotics like AMRs.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automated Solutions, Automation, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), E-Commerce, inventory strategy, productivity

Robot Safety

By Warehouse Automation Blog

To ensure robot safety, have a safe landing in your organization, you need to work closely with your OEM and/or integrator.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, OEM, Robot, Robotic Safety, Robotics, sensors, standards

Adding Robots to the Cold Chain

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Robotics in manufacturing and warehousing are seemingly everywhere these days, but can they also work in refrigerated environments?

Tags: Blog, ASRS, TRG, Automated Distribution Center, Cold Chain, Cold Chain Distribution, Robotic Palletizing, Robots

Podcast: Robotics and Humans: A Synergistic Workforce

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Podcast exploring how robotic automation not only enhances operational efficiency but the lives and work conditions of human associates.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Automation, Collaboration, Robots

Reimagining Warehouse Boundaries with Robots

By Warehouse Automation Blog

One of the biggest reasons robots are having a big moment in warehousing right now is that there’s a persistent labor shortage.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automated Warehouse, productivity, warehouse

Robotics 101

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Mobile robotics are taking on an increasingly larger role in the warehousing environment, but that hasn’t always been the case.

Tags: Blog, TRG, AGV, AI, Automated Vehicle, Autonomous Mobile Robot, warehouse

Robotics in the Warehouse

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Robots in warehousing come in many flavors, from articulating arms that pick up and move items to shuttle systems like ASRS, to AMRs and AGVs.

Tags: Blog, TRG, ASRS, Productivity, Workforce, AGV, AMR, Automated Guided Vehicles, Automated Storage And Retrieval System, Autonomous Mobile Robot, Palletizing, productivity, Robots, Shuttle ASRS

Order Orchestration Optimization Through Robots

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Orchestrating work flows by integrating robots into the mix, a level of automation that allows your processes to flow more smoothly.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automation, Autonomous Mobile Robot, Robotics, workflow

Working in Harmony

By Warehouse Automation Blog

With automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robots and humans together make for a more productive warehouse.

Tags: Blog, MAG, TRG, Automated Guided Vehicles, Automated Warehouse, Autonomous Mobile Robot, Robots, warehouse

Robots in Logistics Pt. 1

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Before you begin a robotics project, you must analyze your existing manual operations and ensure you’ve optimized them.

Tags: Blog, TRG, ASRS, AGV, AMR, Robots

Will Robots Change Your Warehouse Culture?

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Employees may have concerns when you add AMRs or articulated arms (robots) to the floor—here’s how to make them more comfortable.

Tags: Blog, TRG, AMR, cobot, Robotics

Making Safety a Priority with Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Industrial robots are revolutionizing warehousing operations. In the rush to add robotics, pay attention to basic safety guidelines.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Safety, Robotics

Robots Make Work Easier for Humans

By Warehouse Automation Blog

In the warehouse, robots aren’t replacing humans any time soon. But they are making the workers safer and their jobs easier.

Tags: Blog, TRG, AMR, Efficiency, Robots

When Flooring Takes Center Stage in Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Flooring surfaces over which robots transport goods are an often-overlooked aspect of automation, but could prove costly if not addressed.

Tags: Blog, TRG, AGV, AMR, flooring, Robotics

How Robotics can Increase Your Throughput

By Warehouse Automation Blog

With robotics in your warehouse, you can increase your throughput and customer satisfaction while reducing friction.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Productivity, efficiency, Robotics, throughput

Sharing Best Practices – Post Implementation

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Best practices for proper hardware & software maintenance, data management & communication to continuously optimize your robotic deployment.

Tags: Blog, TRG, best practices, inventory strategy, post-implementation, Robotics, Supply Chain

How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls of Robotics Ownership

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Robotics can be a valuable addition to your operations, but there are some potential pitfalls to be aware of before taking ownership.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Automation, maintenance, RAAS, Robotics, TCO

Orchestrating Workflows within your Distribution Center

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Operations need innovative solutions and workflows to drive continuous improvement while maintaining affordable unit economics.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Productivity, AMR, Automated Fulfillment, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Collaborative Robotics, erp, fes, mes, oms, Robot, Robotics, WCS, WES, WMS, workflow

Justifying Robotics in Your Operations

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Before you can secure funding for robotics, you’ll need to prove your case. With the right approach you can justify and secure funding.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Productivity, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Warehouse, Collaborative Robotics, funding, Robot, Robotic Material Handling, Robotics, roi

Robots are Becoming the Norm

By Warehouse Automation Blog

For a variety of reasons, the ROI for robotic implementation has never been better. Robots are Becoming the Norm.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, AMR, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Robot, Robotics

Where to Begin with Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

For many reasons, robots are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Here’s where to start your own robotics journey.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Education, AGV, AMR, Automated Facility, Automation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, Robot, Robotic Material Handling, Robotics

Robotics - The Buyer’s Journey, Part II

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Robotics systems can be a daunting investment, and the buying journey includes critical steps to reach a successful integration.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Education, Productivity, Technology, Workforce, Automated Facility, Automated Fulfillment, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, Collaborative Robots, MHI, Robot, Robotic Material Handling, Robotics, Robots, Warehouse Solutions

Avoid “Pilot Purgatory” With This Six-Phase Process

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Many operations considering an investment in robots or automation struggle to get past the pilot testing phase. Here’s how to make the next move.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Education, Automated Systems, Automation, Co-Bots, Cobots, Collaborative Robots, MHI, Pilot Purgatory, Robotic Integration, Robotic Material Handling, Robotic Safety, Robotics, Robots, The Robotics Group

5 Ways Robotics Improves Conveyor And Sortation Induction

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Implementing robotic induction solutions to feed conveyors and sorters offers operations several key productivity and cost savings benefits.

Tags: Blog, CSS, TRG, Automatic Induction, Automation, Cobots, Collaborative Robots, Conveyor, Conveyors And Sortation Systems, MHI, Robot, Robotic Induction, Robotics, Robots, Sortation, Sorter

Beyond The Robot: Keys For A Successful Robotic Implementation

By Warehouse Automation Blog

To ensure an effective robotic implementation outcome, learn about the five key areas to consider and address prior to investing in a solution.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Technology, Automation, Co-Bots, Cobots, Collaborative Robots, MHI, Robotic Integration, Robotic Material Handling, Robotic Safety, Robotics, Robots, The Robotics Group

Social Distancing In The Warehouse Made Easier With Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Learn how collaborative and autonomous mobile robots enables workers to maintain a safe distance apart to avoid potential exposure to viruses.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Workforce, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics, Social Distancing

Think Robotics Is Out Of Reach For Small And Mid-Sized Facilities? Think Again

By Warehouse Automation Blog

New video details how affordable piece picking robots, automated vehicles and sortation systems can offer benefits for smaller operations.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Technology, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics, Workforce

Mobile Robots Support Safer Fulfillment Environments During Pandemic

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Learn how robots support social distancing and increased order volumes while protecting employees with integrated, on-board safety devices.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Safety, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics, Workforce

Supply Chain Adoption Trends In Collaborative Robotics

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Adoption of automated, collaborative robots is on the rise, not only due to the pandemic, but also to address labor and productivity challenges.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Cobots, Collaborative Robot, Collaborative Robotics, Human-Robot Collaborations, International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Logistics, Material Handling, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robotics, Robots, Roots Analysis, Workforce

Three Ways Robotic Solutions Are Addressing COVID-19 Supply Chain Challenges

By Warehouse Automation Blog

As manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution facilities struggle to maintain productivity during shutdowns, robots help pick up the slack.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Education, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, Coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics, Workforce

Calculating The Potential ROI For A Robotic Installation

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Learn how to incorporate labor variables such as turnover, absenteeism and onboarding into the justification for an investment in robotics.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Technology, Automation, Co-Bots, Collaborative Robots, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robotic Integration, Robotic Material Handling, Robotic Safety, Robotics, Robots

Besides Robots, Learn What Other Technologies Are Needed For Successful Warehouse Automation

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Thinking of installing a robotic solution? Here are some of the other types of equipment and systems that should be considered as well.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Technology, Automation, Co-Bots, Collaborative Robots, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robotic Integration, Robotic Material Handling, Robotic Safety, Robotics, Robots

Three Ways To Improve The Human-Robot Working Relationship

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Discover key steps to take prior to investing in collaborative robotics to ensure the safety of personnel who will interface with the system.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Workforce, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics

Don’t Replace Employees With Robotics; Increase Their Value Instead

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Discover how mobile, collaborative robots are being designed as a tool to be used by employees and boost their importance, not to replace them.

Tags: Blog, TRG, Workforce, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Warehouse, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, Distribution, MHIView, Robot, Robotics

Want Higher Performance Rates? Add Robotics To Human Workforce

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Learn how the addition of collaborative robotics and autonomous mobile robots to handle routine tasks supports and enhances worker efficiencies.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Workforce, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics, The Robotics Group

Sustainable Parcel Delivery: Innovative Solutions Address Last Mile Challenges

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Drones, robots and electric-powered vehicles are just a few of the technologies being deployed to cut emissions and reduce delivery costs.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Technology, Automated Vehicle, Automation, Boxbot, Drones, Last Mile Delivery, McKinsey & Company, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Nuro, Robot, Robotics, Starship, Udelv

Leveraging Collaborative Robotics To Address Labor Challenges

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Explore the opportunities and benefits of implementing cobots into warehousing and distribution centers to handle repetitive tasks.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Workforce, Automated Distribution, Automated Distribution Center, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Automation Implementation, Cobots, Collaborative Robotics, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robot, Robotics

With Workforce Challenges Prompting Greater Interest In Robots, MHI’s New Robotics Industry Group Offers Resources

By Warehouse Automation Blog

Newest source for information on robotic deployments in distribution and fulfillment helps companies address potential barriers to adoption.

Tags: Blog, TRG, SolutionsCommunity, Workforce, Automated Distribution, Automated Facility, Automated Warehouse, Automation, Co-Bots, Collaborative Robots, Labor, MHI, MHI Solutions Community, Robotic Material Handling, Robotic Picking, Robotics, Robots


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