Vecna Robotics Dexterous Robots Handle Small Parts and Lift several Hundred of Pounds

According to John Hayes, a well-respected material handing thought-leader with Vecna Robotics, “The race to automate is on. With e-commerce exploding and customer expectations on the rise, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as third party logistics providers, need an innovative way to reduce costs and increase throughput.”

Vecna Robotics develops machines dexterous enough to handle small parts and strong enough to lift several hundred pounds. The Labs leverage hydraulics to create arms that are strong and fast while remaining lightweight and energy-efficient. These systems are equipped with advanced economy including autonomous grasp selection, collision-free motion planning, and multi-sensor guided movement making them easy to use and safe around human workers.

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Due to the high cost of entry, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) were only found in warehouses, automotive assembly plants, and other operations with large amounts of floor space. With the help of Vecna Robotics (https://robotics.vecna.com/) recent advancements have made the machines more appealing to small- and mid-sized manufacturers in a wide variety of industries. 

According to John Hayes, Pros to Know thought-leader and Vice President for Vecna Robotics, companies are investing in AGVs to improve plant-floor efficiency and reduce operating cost. As the flexible technology is now more affordable and easier to use on assembly lines, many smaller manufacturers and single location distribution centers are deploying driverless carts, robotic parts bins, and autonomous tuggers. Manufacturing engineers have best-practice lean manufacturing solutions which are driving prices down making these solutions available to everyone.

Today’s AGVs are more advanced than what was available a decade ago. The machines are now faster, safer, easier to program, more precise and less expensive. According to Hayes, “Vecna Robotics is leading AGV development focusing on software and safety systems. Better throughput, productivity, and cost-effective technology are now available to even the smallest manufacturer or distributor who have been ignored for far too long.”

With e-commerce exploding and customer expectations on the rise, distribution and fulfillment centers as well as third party logistics (3PLs) providers need an innovative way to reduce costs and increase throughput. Vecna Robotics provides the complete range of low-infrastructure solutions to automate material handling needs. Case picking, each picking, goods-to-person, person-to-goods, robot-conveyor hybrid systems, Vecna Robotics has cost-effective solutions. All systems are safety certified to operate along-side people and can accommodate the operational model that achieves the best efficiency today with unmatched flexibility for tomorrow. Vecna Robotics provides scalable hybrid order-fulfillment solutions with a rapid ROI. Follow on Twitter @VecnaLogistics.

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