# Ultra-Efficient Warehouse Robots The Pan-Robots Project is Creating Improved Warehouse Robots By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panrobots References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/pan-robots-streamline-operations-factories/37089/) & [ec.europa.eu](https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/pan-robots-automating-logistics-factory-future) Pan-Robots is a project, led by the [European Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-identification-of-tuberculosis), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doosan-robotics) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Improved Warehouse Robots:** Pan-Robots is creating warehouse robots that are safer, faster, and more efficient than current warehouse robots or manual operations. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **Manufacturing Industry:** The manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating the advanced robotics technology for safer, more efficient production lines and inventory management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [eCommerce Warehouse Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-proteus.md) - [Robotic Warehouse Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phl-group.md) - [Factory-Implemented Pallet Mover Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pallet-mover.md) - [Factory-Ready Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dex-autonomous-robot.md) - [Ultra Sensitive Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-robot.md) - [Robotic Manufacturing Pallet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haver-boecker-amicus.md) - [Robotics Fulfillment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotics-fulfillment-platform.md) - [End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-parcel-delivery-platform.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md)