Warehouse robotics are past the awareness stage. From horizontal transportation to storing and retrieving pallet loads at height, increasingly capable robotic solutions are becoming regular fixtures at warehousing and automation events, and in trade and business publications across the globe.
And with technology advancing to become increasingly capable and scalable, the signals for greater adoption of robotic solutions are clear. What better way to augment your labor pool, enable social distancing, boost productivity and improve retention than by automating repetitive, non-value-added tasks and focusing employees on more engaging, satisfying work?
The underlying industry forces make adopting robotics a pending reality, not just a possibility. Instead of building an understanding of robotic capabilities and their theoretical value, distribution center managers are asking for practical guidance to turn robotic ambition into adoption.