PROJECT SUMMARY
BHS Robotics prepared a demonstration of how to apply AI based vision to solve mixed palletizing and depalletizing.
THE CHALLENGE
Mixed case palletizing is a requirement for distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment warehouses and 3PL operations where there is a need for mixed pallet arrangements, such as high variation of parcel sizes and/or customized small orders. Mixed case Depalletizing is also interesting for induction processes at co-packing facilities, return centers and ASRS storage systems.
Handling a high volume of parcels manually is dangerous work due to the weight and size of the pallets, and manual sortation is inherently inefficient with unpredictable throughput.
THE SOLUTION
Combining technologies of BHS Robotics depalletizing platform, Vision & AI Algorithm, our mixed palletizing solution can handle almost any type of boxes, cartons, bags, and pallet types while reducing labor and injuries related to tedious manual labor.
A vision camera was positioned above the pallet location with appropriate lensing to ensure field of view and resolution for the arrangement. Images are automatically captured and processed by the advanced learning model to identify each pickable parcel. The software solution calculates the specific pick position for the robot for each parcel. The robot path is automatically determined to either pick or place the parcel in the appropriate arrangement for the application.
Robotics palletizing/depalletizing solutions are capable of up to 600 cartons per hour, depending upon the specific arrangement. Buffer systems can be incorporated to optimize pack density and stability for rainbow pallet formats.
IMPACT TO THE CUSTOMER
BHS Robotics specializes in vision based robotic guidance solutions. With today’s benefits of advanced machine learning vision technologies, picking and palletizing in mixed or rainbow formats can be achieved.
BHS Robotics specializes in AI vision guided robotic solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can apply these technologies to add value to your business!