Warehouse Robots

Frequently Asked Questions About Robotic Warehousing

• How do warehouse robots work?

  Warehouse robots from FANUC are a uniquely reliable and efficient solution to warehousing and supply chain manufacturing challenges where labor shortages, bottlenecks, product quality, or other challenges are present. FANUC robots and cobots are designed to be easy to use, making it simple and efficient to create, alter, and execute new programs.

• Why is warehouse robotic automation becoming more popular?

  The rising popularity of warehouse robotics and automation stems primarily from the many benefits provided by the integration of robots in: By automating physically-demanding and low-cognitive tasks, warehouses can achieve higher levels of productivity, efficiency, safety, and product quality.

• What does robotic fulfillment mean?

  Robotic order fulfillment refers to the growing trend of utilizing automation solutions and warehouse robots to optimize processes such as picking, sorting, and palletizing. Robotic fulfillment presents numerous benefits, such as giving businesses a competitive advantage and increasing overall productivity.

  This trend also allows warehouses to automate tasks and processes that require minimal cognitive effort, reducing worker strain and promoting safer environments.

• What should you consider before using a warehouse robot?

  Integrating warehouse robots can be largely beneficial regardless of the size and scope of your operations. However, before choosing what types of warehouse robots you will use, it is important to consider factors such as:

  - Warehouse operation bottlenecks

  - How long it takes to take and manage inventory

  - How well your current systems track your inventory

  - How much time workers spend picking items for order fulfillment

  By identifying areas of improvement, as well as places that routinely drain your staff’s time, energy, and focus, can give you an idea of where robot integration will be most beneficial for your warehouse.

• How much does it cost to buy a warehouse robot?

  Enhancing your warehouse operations with automated robot solutions often requires a high initial investment, however our robots and cobots produce measurable results in the form of increased efficiency and fulfillment rates, decreased worker stress and injury, and improved precision of picking, packaging, and palletizing. If you are interested in purchasing warehouse robots for your facility, please contact one of FANUC’s warehouse automation experts.

• How can warehousing robots and cobots improve the performance of your operations?

  Using warehousing robots can improve the effectiveness of your operations in many ways. For example, warehouse automation allows you to delegate more complex, meaningful tasks to your company’s employees rather than assigning them to complete repetitive, monotonous tasks, increasing the efficiency of these processes while also reducing the risk of injury and stress.

  Automating your warehouse can also limit the potential of human error through programming repetitive tasks as well as quality control measures, resulting in higher fulfillment accuracy and reducing the amount of time needed to manually verify accuracy and address mistakes.

  Learn more about how warehouse robots and cobots can specifically improve the performance of your warehouse operations by contacting our team of automation and robotics experts today.