BEUMER Group has launched a fully autonomous robotic picking and singulation solution – reportedly able to handle 99.9% of bulk parcel operations, including cardboard boxes and polybags.
BEUMER robotpick is an integrated solution that combines a vision system, robot controls, vacuum technology, parcel feeding and system interfaces, all owned by BEUMER.
It uses autonomous robotic picking, intelligent parcel singulation and ‘seamless’ downstream induction to undertake 99.9% of bulk parcel handling, even amidst changes in parcel mixes and seasonal fluctuations. Its dynamic robot movements are set to automatically adapt to different parcel sizes, shapes and packaging types.
Using proprietary computer vision, intelligent robot control and adaptive vacuum gripping technology, BEUMER robotpick continuously adapts its picking strategy to identify, pick and place different parcel sizes, shapes and packaging types – these include cardboard boxes, carton bags, polybags and letters.
The solution is intended to help courier, express and parcel operators address ongoing labour shortages and diverse, unpredictable parcel streams – resulting in a continuous flow that can undergo automated sortation.
Apparently, BEUMER robotpick has already processed over 1.75 million parcels in a live customer environment and demonstrated its capability to automate 99.9% of bulk parcel singulation processes.
The flexible system architecture can be integrated into various parcel hub layouts. This is hoped to suit various conveyor configurations and destination belt arrangements without impacting operational performance.
As a standard configuration on a single bulk feeding line, the modular solution can be configured with one to four robot cells. More cells can be added as demand grows and expansions are required.
According to BEUMER Group, each robot cell can process up to 1,600 parcels per hour. Using multiple cells is expected to unlock flexibility and match capacity to operational requirements.
Every cell operates independently, so operators do not need to shut down the entire feeding line to perform maintenance, software updates or servicing on one cell. This is set to improve operational resilience and maximize system availability.
In a further bid to minimize interruptions, avoid manual intervention and maintain continuous parcel flow, BEUMER robotpick offers intelligent circulation and automated handling of non-pickable items.
Customers are set to benefit from a single, fully supported solution that brings together hardware, software, and lifecycle services. Operational monitoring is also integrated through BEUMER SCADA and BG Insight’s data-driven maintenance insights – a move set to keep scheduled maintenance requirements at a minimum.
BEUMER robotpick is set to benefit the entire parcel handling process, from bulk induction and robotic singulation to sortation and final dispatch. It is also anticipated to reduce total cost of ownership throughout the lifecycle of customers’ parcel handling systems.
The solution is supported by lifecycle services including data-driven performance analysis, system optimization, and predictive maintenance.
“Parcel operations are becoming more demanding every year,” said Mathias Höwer, global Sales & Systems director at BEUMER Group. “It’s not simply a question of processing more parcels. Operators must also manage far greater variation in parcel sizes, shapes and packaging, while dealing with ongoing shortages of skilled labour.
“BEUMER robotpick has been developed specifically to meet these challenges. It brings autonomous picking and singulation to one of the most labour-intensive parts of the parcel handling process, helping operators build more resilient, adaptable operations while allowing skilled employees to focus on higher-value tasks.
“As a fully integrated BEUMER solution, it also gives customers the confidence of working with a single partner throughout the entire system lifecycle.”
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