Vision, mobility and enhanced safety features make robotics ideal for labor automation, says Divya Prakash, director of business consulting at SICK .
Because labor availability is one of the key challenges for warehouse operators, a great more automation is entering the warehouse, Prakash says. And not just traditional equipment, such as conveyors. As online shopping increases, everything is moving at a faster pace. Consequently, autonomous vehicles and smart sensors are providing needed visibility and intelligence.
“There’s a whole new industrial revolution going on, bringing intelligence and connectivity,” Prakash says. “And we’re looking to automation ...