AutoStore, the Norweigian robotics company, recently established a new testing facility that replicates a range of environmental conditions found in stores and warehouses. This testing center will put its micro-fulfillment technology to the test and determine how its robots will perform in hot and cold situations and subject equipment to simulated earthquakes.
“Within the robotic technology industry, we do not have time to let the processes drag on,” AutoStore CEO Karl Johan Lier said in a statement. “As a technology company, we must identify needs, and together with our partners and customers develop good solutions that can work immediately. We live in a time of exponential development in most areas, and then we must be able to develop solutions that are not outdated when they are used.”
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Micro-fulfillment Tech
- Micro-fulfillment is becoming more important as companies seek to improve the speed and accuracy of their supply chains.
- Robotic Testing Facilities
- Robotic testing centers that replicate warehouse environments offer an opportunity for companies to improve product development and testing.
- Environmental Testing for Robotics
- Environmental testing can ensure that robots can perform consistently in a wide range of conditions, creating opportunities for deployment in new industries.
Where This Applies
- Retail
- Micro-fulfillment technology can improve the speed and accuracy of order fulfillment for retailers, creating a competitive advantage.
- Logistics
- Robotics testing facilities can help logistics companies optimize their supply chains and improve delivery times and reliability.
- Manufacturing
- Environmental testing for robotics can lead to improved automation of manufacturing processes and greater efficiency overall.
