There is certainly a lot of interest in robots for distribution operations, but there are many different types: smart AGVs, automated case pickers, automated piece pickers, goods to person robots, task to person robots, and more.
With that in mind, a timely infographic from DHL Supply Chain Solutions shwing a pretty good representation of different robotics possibilities in the DC:
Robotic Possibilities in Distribution
Source: DHL
All these types of robots and more will be on display at MHI's MODEX show in Atlanta in early April - hope to see you there.
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