May 21, 2020

Impact of Combing a Warehouse and Robots

Without robots many organisations would find it difficult to lower costs in the warehouse. This includes both the costs of production and manufacturing. Automation in the warehouse improves productivity, efficiency, in addition to making the operations department safer.

It is a popular belief that the warehouse and robots will replace humans in the workforce. The use of humans is still necessary when implementing robots. Even though robots are able to work around the clock and in a more consistent manner. Automation often creates a range of new job positions. As robots require maintenance and programming that can only be done by people.

We live in a current age of the regular oncoming of new technology. In the warehouse it is important to understand the benefit robots have in the warehouse.

Key Benefits of a Warehouse and Robots

1. Robots do the Hard Work

Within a warehouse there are many difficult and dangerous tasks. These are the jobs that impose risks on the lives and injury to staff members. For example loud noises that can impair hearing and heavy manual labour can cause injury. Humans are prone to mistakes. A robot will not do anything that is not set out in its program. Unsafe and repetitive tasks can be done to a high standard with the use of robots.

2. Robots Follow Instructions

A robot is under the command of the instructions set up by a programmer. A robot can only work in an environment with positioning in precise locations. With the improvement in technology over time robots are becoming more intelligent through the use of cameras in order to locate objects.

3. Robots Perform Accuracy and Consistency

Unlike a human robots can perform with super accuracy and to an extremely consistent standard. Through the use of robots a warehouse can produce high quality products as well as provide a low production cost.

4. Robots Provide a Safer Warehouse

Many robots include a program for detecting humans within their pathway. Many zones will pause until it is detected that it is safe to resume. It is an important safety feature, as they can make rapid and powerful movements that aren't predictable to humans.

Abbott Storage Systems

At Abbott Storage Systems we have a long history in the warehousing and storage industry. A strong focus is on ‘Delivering Trusted Solutions’ according to our tagline. We have become a trusted brand in the storage industry as a result. So to this end, we ensure that each storage solution is tailored to every individual clients’ specific needs. As well as, focusing on the need for increased safety, productivity and efficiency. Our achievements are built on our experience in the industry. We design and manage entire storage fit outs.

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