We are now living in the generation of robotics logistics. Logistics refers to the process of managing and moving resources – raw materials, people, equipment, shipment, packaging, and inventory– from one location to the desired destination. Robotic logistics refers to the involvement of robots in the logistics process. Robots work in a smart system automating predetermined tasks like organization, move, delivery, and goods retrieval in a warehouse.
Logistics robots operate the process of storing and moving products. They’re often used in storage facilities and warehouses transporting goods, a process referred to as intralogistics. Logistics robots offer better uptime over manual labor, which leads to major productivity and profitability for those implementing logistics robots.
Types of robots that are used in logistic activities
- Automated Guided vehicles (AGVs). The primary use of logistics robots is movable Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in storage facilities and warehouses to transport goods. These moving robots automatically work in predefined methods, moving goods, boxes, products for shipping and storing around the inventory. AGVs played a major role in establishing robotics trends in the logistics field, cutting down business operations costs, and streamlining supply chain systems. Some logistic robots that are used for moving lab specimens and medicine in the hospitals and clinics
- Robotic arms. Robotic arms are used to sort items from assembly lines.
- Automated Guided Carts (AGCs). AGC robots transport goods around the warehouse in a preoccupied pathway. They follow a track laid or magnetic stripes in a warehouse.
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). AMRs are like AGVs in that they both use sensor technology to move inventory around the clock. AMRs is a machine controlled by sensors and other technology. They function using the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and physical machine elements, such as tracks, wheels, hands, and legs.
- Aerial Drones. Drones help optimizing warehouse inventory processes. Drone machines fly and quickly scans a wide array of locations for automatized inventory.
How logistics work has become easy to monitor from one place?
Carrier management system (CMS) – CMS is a cloud-based TMS software system. It is a Service (SaaS) platform allowing people involved in logistics to manage the entire carrier process from a centralized dashboard. Through this dashboard, users check in the shipping information, schedule pick-ups, bid, and document negotiated terms and many more. Additionally, users can access current fuel surcharges, rate comparisons, contractual regulations, and insurance information.
How Robotic Logistics work in humanitarian aid?
The logistics industry worldwide can see clear benefits and many tangible opportunities for adopting robotic logistics.
- Reducing human errors
- Reduced warehouse costs by almost 70%
- High levels of uptime
Increased delivery speed
- Deadline meeting has got easier
- Workforce adaptability
- Improved safety for workers by taking over dangerous jobs, such as getting items from storage spaces or high racks
Final thoughts
Robots, artificial intelligence, and automated machines in logistics are not a part of science fiction novels: they are materialized in advanced countries yielding unimaginable profits. Small businesses and mid-ventures in the Logistics industry need to get used to it through support, training, and financial assistance.
