Robots got their start in the workforce performing repetitive tasks in highly controlled manufacturing environments. The precision and repeatability of these jobs made them relatively easy for robots to master. Robots were also considered ideal for jobs that were dirty, dull or dangerous. Yet costs were high, both for the robots themselves and for the processes needed to upgrade to an automated workflow.
While any supplier can claim to be able to customize robots for specific tasks, few have deep expertise in the needs and challenges of the logistics ecosystem. As such, this report concludes with a brief discussion of how to develop robotic systems capable of achieving their full potential in modern DC environments.
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