- The “Warehouse of the Future” exhibit will demonstrate robots
working together in a complete e-commerce automation solution
Geek+, a global AMR leader, is proud to announce that the future
of automation is coming to DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center in
Singapore. This year, Geek+ will showcase integrated robotics
solutions for full-scale automation using RoboShuttle® RS2 single
tote-picking robot and collaborative robot arm technology,
strengthening its role as an educator and innovator at the
forefront of robotics R&D.
The project is a collaboration between Geek+ and OSARO, an AI
pioneer in industrial automation, and DHL's Asia Pacific Innovation
Center in Singapore. The collaborative robot arm, Motoman HC10DT,
is provided by the robot manufacturer Yaskawa.
Lit Fung, Vice President of APAC, the UK and the Americas at
Geek+, says: “Together with OSARO and DHL, we look forward to
educating supply chain leaders on the wide range of opportunities
that come from combining robotics and AI. By merging our solutions,
we’ve achieved a new milestone, from Goods-to-Person to
Goods-to-Robot, delivering flexible, safe, and efficient logistics
operations."
At the DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Center, customers of DHL and
leaders in technology and supply chain will be able to experience
the latest innovations and solutions in logistics. The “Warehouse
of the Future” exhibit shows how a Geek+ RoboShuttle®, a
tote-picking robot built on AMR technology, integrates with the
Yaskawa cobot arm controlled by OSARO’s vision system to provide
fully automated logistics processes.
The solution can support both outbound and inbound logistics
operations. For order fulfillment, the RoboShuttle® autonomously
moves to the shelf of the tote containing the ordered item, picks
the tote, and carries it to a picking station using its fork arms.
Once at the picking station, OSARO’s cobot arm picks items from the
tote, packs the order, and prepares it for outbound delivery. The
operational performance is displayed on dashboards throughout the
entire procedure.
RoboShuttle® can find and transfer the bins of the ordered items
autonomously, reducing manual walking time by 75%. The cobot arm is
equipped with OSARO's exceptional vision system. It allows the
cobot to recognize jumbled items regardless of material of
alignment.
Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO, says: “We’re excited to showcase
the future of logistics robotics – robots working together, with
each optimized as part of a complete automation solution. The
combination of Geek+ RoboShuttle® and our exceptional OSARO
pick-and-place capabilities not only reduces labor-intensive
operations but also provides a flexible, scalable solution without
fixed infrastructure.”
YingChuan Huang, Innovation Manager, Asia Pacific Innovation
Center at DHL ---- “Customer-centric innovation has a very
important place in DHL and we drive this through close partnerships
with leading companies in technology, startups, industry thinkers,
and of course our customers. The Geek+ exhibit is the perfect
showcase of how technologies such as AI, Computer Visioning and
Robotics are not only converging, but also building off the
strengths of each technology to provide even greater value to our
customers' supply chains.”
As the world of logistics evolves, Geek+, OSARO, and DHL have
teamed up to demonstrate practical robotics solutions that build
operational resilience and bring flexibility to the global supply
chain.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent
logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI
technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient
solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ counts
300 global customers and has sold more than 20,000 robots
worldwide. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1,500 employees and is
headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Germany, the UK, the US,
Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
About OSARO
OSARO designs and deploys robotics automation solutions in the
materials handling industry using software-defined robotics with
advanced machine learning for object recognition and powerful
control software. The company’s robotic piece-picking solution is
optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key
challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and
fragile items requiring delicate handling.
About DHL
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our
DHL divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services
ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce
shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road,
air, and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management.
With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely
and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With
specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including
technology, life sciences, and healthcare, engineering,
manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility, and retail, DHL is
decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world."
About Yaskawa
Yaskawa Electric is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in
the fields of drive technology, industrial automation, and robotics
with JPY389B in revenues and over 14,000 employees globally.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.geekplus.com/
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