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Ultra-Efficient Warehouse Robots

The Pan-Robots Project is Creating Improved Warehouse Robots

— April 24, 2015 — Tech
Pan-Robots is a project, led by the European Union, that is creating warehouse robots that are safer, faster and more efficient than current warehouse robots or manual operations. The technologies are being developed for the 'Factory-of-the-Future' or FoF. The current priority of the project is to incorporate advanced on-board cameras and laser scanners to help robots navigate warehouses using 3D maps, all under the watchful eye of a control center.

The key technology in the Pan-Robots venture is a stereo camera with fisheye lens. This produces 3D images and gives the robot 360-degree vision, getting rid of blind spots and prevent machines from running into people.

Warehouse work can be both boring as well as physically dangerous; this project will both help reduce hazard while also better utilizing human talents.
Trend Themes
1. Improved Warehouse Robots - Pan-Robots is creating warehouse robots that are safer, faster, and more efficient than current warehouse robots or manual operations.
2. Advanced On-board Cameras and Laser Scanners in Robotics - The Pan-Robots project is incorporating advanced on-board cameras and laser scanners that will help robots navigate warehouses using 3D maps.
3. Stereo Camera Innovations for Robotics - The key technology in the Pan-Robots venture is a stereo camera with fisheye lens that produces 3D images and gives the robot 360-degree vision.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics Industry - The robotics industry can incorporate the advanced on-board cameras, laser scanners, and stereo cameras, to create safer, faster, and more efficient warehouse robots.
2. Warehousing and Logistics Industry - The warehousing and logistics industry can benefit from the safer and more efficient warehouse robots created by the Pan-Robots project.
3. Manufacturing Industry - The manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating the advanced robotics technology for safer, more efficient production lines and inventory management.
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