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DHL pilots 'Fetch Robotics' technology at Wartsila's Dutch warehouse
DHL and technology group Wartsila have completed a successful pilot to test mobile robots at Wartsila's central distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, with the goal of investigating the possibilities to utilise the latest technology innovations in the daily operations of the warehouse.
DHL runs the warehouse operations, where the entire logistics chain of Wartsila's spare parts, from order intake to customer delivery, is managed.
The autonomous mobile robots have a loading capacity of 78 kilogrammes and can cover a distance of two metres per second. When the battery life of maximum nine hours comes to an end, the freight robot independently makes its way to the charging unit, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The intelligent robots recognise their location and surroundings, and can differentiate between dynamic and static obstacles, thus enabling evasive action to work safely with and around people.
The mobile robot system simplifies point-to-point material handling, said the companies in a joint statement. Workers can interact with the robots via touchscreen and send them on their way with a push of a button.
Robotics accelerator lead, DHL customer solutions and innovation, Denis Niezgoda, said: "Our colleagues took centre stage during the trial. The robots are designed to work alongside employees and to relieve them from physically strenuous tasks.
"The robots alone took over a walking distance of more than 30 kilometres per day, thereby increasing productivity and safety within the warehouse working environment."
Said Wartsila parts delivery manager Anne Traskback: "Over the coming months, we will continue to trial different robot types and technologies together with our partners to further improve productivity, quality and safety in our operations."
DHL runs the warehouse operations, where the entire logistics chain of Wartsila's spare parts, from order intake to customer delivery, is managed.
The autonomous mobile robots have a loading capacity of 78 kilogrammes and can cover a distance of two metres per second. When the battery life of maximum nine hours comes to an end, the freight robot independently makes its way to the charging unit, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The intelligent robots recognise their location and surroundings, and can differentiate between dynamic and static obstacles, thus enabling evasive action to work safely with and around people.
The mobile robot system simplifies point-to-point material handling, said the companies in a joint statement. Workers can interact with the robots via touchscreen and send them on their way with a push of a button.
Robotics accelerator lead, DHL customer solutions and innovation, Denis Niezgoda, said: "Our colleagues took centre stage during the trial. The robots are designed to work alongside employees and to relieve them from physically strenuous tasks.
"The robots alone took over a walking distance of more than 30 kilometres per day, thereby increasing productivity and safety within the warehouse working environment."
Said Wartsila parts delivery manager Anne Traskback: "Over the coming months, we will continue to trial different robot types and technologies together with our partners to further improve productivity, quality and safety in our operations."
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