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All types of robots are in high demand'

Robotics and automation have never been hotter. And it’s not hard to see why. Squeezed by the ongoing e-commerce boom and a nationwide labor crunch, companies are finding they need these technologies to boost fulfillment speed and accuracy at a time when adding people is no longer an option.To get more news about Robots on Demand, you can visit glprobotics.com official website.

Brian Reinhart, our VP of Sales in the US, spoke with David Maloney, DC Velocity Group Editorial Director, during this year's MODEX show, to share his views on the current status and the prospect of the robotics market.
Brian Reinhart: All of them. Jokes aside, it really is any and all types of robots and really any type of automation that can help ease the burden of labor. The current labor shortages, taken together with increased customer demands regarding order time and accuracy, have placed immense pressure on warehouses and DCs. Traditional robots, advanced robots, industrial robots, and collaborative robots are all in high demand.

Brian Reinhart: Like any technology, as it evolves, it becomes more durable and predictable. Single points of failure have been engineered out of most technology platforms by now. On-board diagnostics can help predict when an electrical or mechanical component may be nearing failure. Robotic equipment has moved from a reactive maintenance and repair position to a proactive one, where we identify and resolve issues before they occur.

Brian Reinhart: When technology is evolving as quickly as robotics is, projection is always difficult. Some things to look for will be the combination of industrial and collaborative platforms, the adoption and evolution of AI, and improvements in self-monitoring and diagnostics aboard the platforms. One thing is for sure: Whichever direction the technology heads in, it will result in a reduction in labor [requirements] and cost, and improvements in performance.