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.
Managing Expectations During Warehouse Robotics Implementation
Here are 8 misconceptions companies encounter during warehouse robotics implementation & the realities organizations should prepare for.
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AMHE (Automated Material Handling Equipment) & EU CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)
The EU CRA is a recently enacted regulation that enforces minimum cybersecurity requirements on any PDE placed into the market.
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Increased Demand for Robotic Packaging and Solutions
With fewer people to fill labor-intensive warehousing jobs from picking to packaging, robotics and other automation is there to fill the void.
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Things to Consider Before You Automate
When a solution provider evaluates an opportunity to automate, the process begins long before any technology is selected.
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Scaling Warehouse Automation: Insights from the Field
With robotics implementation in distribution centers, common patterns & lessons are guiding successful deployment & scaling warehouse
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From Vision to Reality: Implementing Robotics in the Modern Supply Chain
As robotics continues to revolutionize supply chain operations, successful implementation goes beyond simply acquiring the latest technology.
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Flexibility vs. Predictability in Mobile Automation: What Facilities Should Really Be Considering
Explore flexibility vs. predictability in mobile automation to choose the right fit between AGVs and AMRs.
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The Path to Lights Out
Does 'lights out' mean full automation with no human involvement, or does it still allow for some human intervention?"
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Maximizing ROI and Mitigating Risks with Robotics
A look around the showroom of a trade show will feature everything from traditional fixed arms to autonomous mobile robots, & even humanoids.
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Demystifying Robots
Mobile robots and industrial arm machines are well suited to a variety of environments, but it’s key to understand how.
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How Robots Positively Impact the Labor Shortage
With an ongoing labor shortage, many companies are turning to robots for help. But what does that look like exactly?
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Investing in Robots with Low Risk
Even with all the benefits that come with investing in robots, you want to ensure you keep your risks low.
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Improving your AMR Efficiencies
Improved sensing technology, enhanced capabilities, machine learning and improved integration—the AMR market is surging.
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Podcast: Maximizing ROI and Mitigating Risks in Robotics Investments
In this episode of the MHI Industry Leadership Podcast, hosts Christian Dow and Frank Schwartz welcome two industry veterans, Matt Bush, VP of Technology…
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Humans and Robots Work Well Together
Today’s autonomous mobile robots, AGVs, and fixed robotic arms not only boosting productivity, but enhancing the work your associates perform.
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Justifying Robotics, Part II
When it comes to adding mobile robotics to your operations, topping the list of concerns and tasks is justifying the expense.
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How to Justify the Cost of Robotics – Part 1
In today’s industrial environment, the prospect of labor savings, a key “hard” benefit, can help make a strong case for robotics like AMRs.
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Robot Safety
To ensure robot safety, have a safe landing in your organization, you need to work closely with your OEM and/or integrator.
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Adding Robots to the Cold Chain
Robotics in manufacturing and warehousing are seemingly everywhere these days, but can they also work in refrigerated environments?
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Podcast: Robotics and Humans: A Synergistic Workforce
Podcast exploring how robotic automation not only enhances operational efficiency but the lives and work conditions of human associates.
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Reimagining Warehouse Boundaries with Robots
One of the biggest reasons robots are having a big moment in warehousing right now is that there’s a persistent labor shortage.
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Robotics 101
Mobile robotics are taking on an increasingly larger role in the warehousing environment, but that hasn’t always been the case.
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Robotics in the Warehouse
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.
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Order Orchestration Optimization Through Robots
Orchestrating work flows by integrating robots into the mix, a level of automation that allows your processes to flow more smoothly.
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Working in Harmony
With automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robots and humans together make for a more productive warehouse.
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Robotics in Logistics, Part 2 - You’ve Decided to Add Robots — Now What?
If you’ve been investigating robots & have determined their addition is justified, you are ready for the next step in your journey.
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Robots in Logistics Pt. 1
Before you begin a robotics project, you must analyze your existing manual operations and ensure you’ve optimized them.
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Will Robots Change Your Warehouse Culture?
Employees may have concerns when you add AMRs or articulated arms (robots) to the floor—here’s how to make them more comfortable.
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Making Safety a Priority with Robotics
Industrial robots are revolutionizing warehousing operations. In the rush to add robotics, pay attention to basic safety guidelines.
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Robots Make Work Easier for Humans
In the warehouse, robots aren’t replacing humans any time soon. But they are making the workers safer and their jobs easier.
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When Flooring Takes Center Stage in Robotics
Flooring surfaces over which robots transport goods are an often-overlooked aspect of automation, but could prove costly if not addressed.
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How Robotics can Increase Your Throughput
With robotics in your warehouse, you can increase your throughput and customer satisfaction while reducing friction.
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Sharing Best Practices – Post Implementation
Best practices for proper hardware & software maintenance, data management & communication to continuously optimize your robotic deployment.
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How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls of Robotics Ownership
Robotics can be a valuable addition to your operations, but there are some potential pitfalls to be aware of before taking ownership.
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Your Guide to Successful Metrics for Automation Implementation
Quantifying metrics when implementing automation is crucial to track and verify progress towards a specific goal.
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Orchestrating Workflows within your Distribution Center
Operations need innovative solutions and workflows to drive continuous improvement while maintaining affordable unit economics.
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Justifying Robotics in Your Operations
Before you can secure funding for robotics, you’ll need to prove your case. With the right approach you can justify and secure funding.
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Robots are Becoming the Norm
For a variety of reasons, the ROI for robotic implementation has never been better. Robots are Becoming the Norm.
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Where to Begin with Robotics
For many reasons, robots are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Here’s where to start your own robotics journey.
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Robotics - The Buyer’s Journey, Part II
Robotics systems can be a daunting investment, and the buying journey includes critical steps to reach a successful integration.
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Avoid “Pilot Purgatory” With This Six-Phase Process
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.
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5 Ways Robotics Improves Conveyor And Sortation Induction
Implementing robotic induction solutions to feed conveyors and sorters offers operations several key productivity and cost savings benefits.
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Beyond The Robot: Keys For A Successful Robotic Implementation
To ensure an effective robotic implementation outcome, learn about the five key areas to consider and address prior to investing in a solution.
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Members Of The Robotics Group Discuss Technology Adoption Challenges, Best Practices In Podcast
Learn about this MHI Industry Group—comprised of robotics manufacturers, vendors and consultants—and how to incorporate robots into a warehouse.
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Key Areas, Considerations For Integrating Robotics And Automation With Conveyor And Sortation Systems
Learn where automation and robotics best fit into existing sorter and conveyor installations, and what to consider before making an investment.
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Social Distancing In The Warehouse Made Easier With Robotics
Learn how collaborative and autonomous mobile robots enables workers to maintain a safe distance apart to avoid potential exposure to viruses.
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Think Robotics Is Out Of Reach For Small And Mid-Sized Facilities? Think Again
New video details how affordable piece picking robots, automated vehicles and sortation systems can offer benefits for smaller operations.
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Mobile Robots Support Safer Fulfillment Environments During Pandemic
Learn how robots support social distancing and increased order volumes while protecting employees with integrated, on-board safety devices.
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Supply Chain Adoption Trends In Collaborative Robotics
Adoption of automated, collaborative robots is on the rise, not only due to the pandemic, but also to address labor and productivity challenges.
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Three Ways Robotic Solutions Are Addressing COVID-19 Supply Chain Challenges
As manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution facilities struggle to maintain productivity during shutdowns, robots help pick up the slack.
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Calculating The Potential ROI For A Robotic Installation
Learn how to incorporate labor variables such as turnover, absenteeism and onboarding into the justification for an investment in robotics.
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Besides Robots, Learn What Other Technologies Are Needed For Successful Warehouse Automation
Thinking of installing a robotic solution? Here are some of the other types of equipment and systems that should be considered as well.
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Three Ways To Improve The Human-Robot Working Relationship
Discover key steps to take prior to investing in collaborative robotics to ensure the safety of personnel who will interface with the system.
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Don’t Replace Employees With Robotics; Increase Their Value Instead
Discover how mobile, collaborative robots are being designed as a tool to be used by employees and boost their importance, not to replace them.
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Material Handling And Supply Chain Automation Discussed At U.S. Robotics Roadmap Workshop
Industry experts contributed insights about the future role of robotics and automation in material handling and supply chain applications.
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Want Higher Performance Rates? Add Robotics To Human Workforce
Learn how the addition of collaborative robotics and autonomous mobile robots to handle routine tasks supports and enhances worker efficiencies.
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Sustainable Parcel Delivery: Innovative Solutions Address Last Mile Challenges
Drones, robots and electric-powered vehicles are just a few of the technologies being deployed to cut emissions and reduce delivery costs.
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Leveraging Collaborative Robotics To Address Labor Challenges
Explore the opportunities and benefits of implementing cobots into warehousing and distribution centers to handle repetitive tasks.
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With Workforce Challenges Prompting Greater Interest In Robots, MHI’s New Robotics Industry Group Offers Resources
Newest source for information on robotic deployments in distribution and fulfillment helps companies address potential barriers to adoption.
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Considering Robotic Palletizing? Follow These Four Steps To Select The Right System And Supplier
This set of guidelines will help determine if a switch from manual to robotic palletizing is right for a manufacturing or distribution facility.
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