{"id":15097,"date":"2023-07-27T11:42:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/?p=15097"},"modified":"2023-07-27T11:42:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:42:05","slug":"i-picking-robots-e-lintelligenza-artificiale-come-lia-trasforma-e-migliora-i-processi-logistici","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/i-picking-robots-and-artificial-intelligence-how-lia-transforms-and-improves-logistic-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Picking Robots and Artificial Intelligence, how AI transforms and improves logistics processes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default 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href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/i-picking-robots-and-artificial-intelligence-how-lia-transforms-and-improves-logistic-processes\/#Nuovi_trend_nellautomazione_del_picking\" >New trends in picking automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/i-picking-robots-and-artificial-intelligence-how-lia-transforms-and-improves-logistic-processes\/#I_vantaggi_del_picking_automatizzato_dallIA_per_le_Aziende\" >The advantages of AI-automated picking for companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/i-picking-robots-and-artificial-intelligence-how-lia-transforms-and-improves-logistic-processes\/#Proiettati_nel_futuro_del_picking_con_le_soluzioni_di_TOD_System\" >Project yourself into the future of picking with TOD System solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>L&#039;<strong>Artificial intelligence<\/strong> (IA) and the <strong>robotics <\/strong>are bringing an epochal transformation to the industry <strong>logistics <\/strong>and warehouse automation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, AI plays a key role in the processes of <strong>picking<\/strong>, enabling businesses to optimize efficiency, improve accuracy and transform operations management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There <strong>artificial vision<\/strong>, based on Computer Vision and Robotic Vision algorithms, also plays a fundamental role in allowing the most modern robots to <strong>perceive the environment and interact with it<\/strong> intelligently and autonomously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These evolutions radically change the processes of <strong>picking<\/strong>, which become increasingly autonomous and safe, leaving human operators the time to dedicate themselves to less repetitive and tiring activities, in line with the principles enunciated by Industry 5.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, among the enabling technologies, we will see how the <strong>mobile collaborative robots<\/strong>, as well as i <strong>advanced vision systems<\/strong> equipped with AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAI_e_la_robotica_nellautomazione_del_magazzino\"><\/span>AI and robotics in warehouse automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>traditional logistics<\/strong>, the picking process involved the manual work of workers, who identified and removed the items from <strong>stores<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach, although common, had several<strong> limitations<\/strong>. Human errors were a constant, execution times were often slow, and the ability to handle peaks in demand proved problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L&#039;<strong>introduction of AI and robotics<\/strong> ushered in a new era of warehouse automation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI-driven robots, known as \u201c<strong>picking robots<\/strong>\u201c, they can perform picking activities in a way <strong>autonomous<\/strong>. These robots are equipped with <strong>advanced algorithms<\/strong> planning and optimization, which allows them to calculate the most efficient routes to pick items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, they exploit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/from-computer-vision-to-robotic-vision-the-role-of-artificial-vision-in-robotics\/\"><strong>computer vision <\/strong>(more precisely the <strong>robotic vision<\/strong>)<\/a><strong> <\/strong>to recognize and locate objects in the warehouse, ensuring high precision even in unfavorable light conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine learning (<strong>machine learning)<\/strong> it also allows systems to <strong>dynamically adapt to changes in the warehouse<\/strong>, maintaining operational efficiency in unexpected situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And these are precisely the technologies that allow us, today, to talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/order-fulfilment-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence-the-new-trends-and-advantages-for-retail-companies\/\"><strong>Robotic order fulfillment<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More precisely, it is an automated system that uses robots to carry out the picking, packaging and shipping of orders, thanks to a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noitech.net\/system-integrator-cose-e-perche-e-importante-per-lazienda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>integration of software and hardware<\/strong><\/a>, which allows robots to perform tasks autonomously and precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robots, in fact, can be programmed to<strong> collect and transfer products<\/strong> from warehouse to warehouse, work collaboratively with humans and other robots, and send orders directly to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LIntelligenza_Artificiale_per_i_sistemi_di_visione_nel_picking\"><\/span>Artificial Intelligence for vision systems in picking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There <strong>artificial vision<\/strong> plays a vital role in enabling robots to <strong>perceive the environment and interact with it<\/strong> intelligently and autonomously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then enter the scope of <strong>Computer Vision<\/strong> and, more specifically, of <strong>Robotic Vision<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have already mentioned it but it will be important to briefly understand what the difference is between the two concepts and how the picking processes change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, the main difference between Robotic Vision and Computer Vision lies in the<strong>practical application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There <strong>Computer Vision<\/strong> mainly deals with the processing of images or videos on computing devices for purposes such as facial recognition, video surveillance, medical image processing, visual data analysis and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There <strong>Robotic Vision<\/strong>, instead, uses Computer Vision techniques and algorithms to allow robots to &quot;see&quot; the surrounding world and make decisions based on the visual information acquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are talking about <strong>Artificial Intelligence applied to vision systems<\/strong> for image recognition, object detection, scene understanding, and even depth perception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on the magic of advanced image processing,<strong>machine learning<\/strong> he was born in <strong>deep learning<\/strong>, computer vision systems can analyze and interpret visual content, giving robots a comprehensive understanding of the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In picking, the application of such advanced technology allows robots to minimize the risk of errors in identifying packages and objects to be transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to vision systems with robotic vision, therefore, robots can truly carry out all picking operations relating to work in warehouses in full autonomy and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuovi_trend_nellautomazione_del_picking\"><\/span>New trends in picking automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting trends is growing <strong>man-machine collaboration<\/strong> in automated warehouses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although picking robots can carry out many activities autonomously, in fact, the presence of human operators is still crucial and, indeed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/industry-5-0-industrial-automation-that-puts-man-back-at-the-centre-also-thanks-to-mobile-collaborative-robots\/\">it is precisely the robots themselves who enhance its strategic importance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI, applied according to the principles dictated by the paradigm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todsystem.com\/en\/industry-5-0-industrial-automation-that-puts-man-back-at-the-centre-also-thanks-to-mobile-collaborative-robots\/\"><strong>Industry 5.0<\/strong><\/a>, is therefore able to increase the productivity of human operators, supporting them in the selection of items and in packaging and shipping activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This intelligent collaboration <strong>maximizes the strengths of both<\/strong>: the precision and attention to detail of the man and the speed and efficiency of the robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important trend is the spread of <strong>mobile collaborative robots<\/strong>, now increasingly used also for picking operations in logistics warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is simple and is linked to the fact that these robots are capable of <strong>move independently within the warehouse<\/strong>, take the items from the shelves and deliver them to the designated places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solutions such as mobile collaborative robots make the picking process even more efficient, <strong>reducing times<\/strong> of crossing the warehouse and increasing the capacity of <strong>manage high workloads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_vantaggi_del_picking_automatizzato_dallIA_per_le_Aziende\"><\/span>The advantages of AI-automated picking for companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application of Artificial Intelligence to the vision systems of robots for picking, starting from the considerations we have made previously, can only offer <strong>great advantages for companies<\/strong> who rely on these solutions to automate warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, this type of picking automation <strong>reduces operation execution times and increases productivity<\/strong>, allowing businesses to process more orders in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, advanced AI algorithms and computer vision <strong>reduce errors to a minimum<\/strong> in picking, improving accuracy and reducing costs associated with incorrect shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#039;s not enough. Indeed, in such a rapidly evolving market as the current one, these AI-based solutions offer companies the ability to succeed <strong>adapt quickly to fluctuations in demand<\/strong>, even during peaks of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, picking automation can help reduce the physical workload on human operators, improving the <strong>employee satisfaction<\/strong> And <strong>reducing turnover<\/strong> of the staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that embrace AI and automation of the warehouse picking process can ultimately achieve a <strong>competitive advantage on the market<\/strong>, as I am able to offer <strong>faster delivery times and more efficient customer services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proiettati_nel_futuro_del_picking_con_le_soluzioni_di_TOD_System\"><\/span>Project yourself into the future of picking with TOD System solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of AI in picking processes for warehouse automation is <strong>revolutionary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human-machine collaboration, mobile picking robots and advanced algorithms are <strong>redefining efficiency and precision in the logistics sector<\/strong> and companies that embrace these technologies position themselves advantageously in the market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI and robotics represent a key chapter in the logistics of the future, but in <strong>TOD System<\/strong> we are not sitting on our hands waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of <strong>Research and development<\/strong> works hard to develop and patent innovative solutions for logistics 4.0 which is already 5.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todrobot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>todrobot TR1<\/strong><\/a> it is one of the fruits of this commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#039;s talk about a completely solution <strong>autonomous and customizable<\/strong>, small in size and easy to reprogram and position even in small company spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to <strong>Robotic Vision<\/strong> that our Research and Development department studied and created for the TR1 project, ours <strong>mobile collaborative robot<\/strong> is able to identify and distinguish the packages and objects with which it will have to interact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A system of <strong>Vision Detection<\/strong> which, therefore, guarantees perfect execution of goods handling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential, this, guaranteed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todrobot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>todrobot TR1<\/strong><\/a> give it <strong>Smart Gripper<\/strong>, also from TOD System, mounted on its robotic arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>Smart Gripper<\/strong> it&#039;s a <strong>Compact electric vacuum gripper<\/strong> with integrated vacuum generator, which allows extremely flexible configuration based on application needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Easy to move and simple to program<\/strong>, the Smart Gripper is quick and easy to reposition, for greater operational flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact us to learn more about all the TOD System picking solutions.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are bringing about a momentous transformation in the logistics and warehouse automation industry.  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