OSARO and FANUC America Collaborate to Enhance Capabilities of Robotic Warehouse Automation Solutions

"OSARO®, a prominent leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for the e-commerce sector, has initiated a partnership with FANUC America, the foremost supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. Their collaboration aims to enhance FANUC's robotic automation solutions, specifically tailored for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment applications. The first phase of this collaboration involves the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at FANUC’s Innovation Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The rapid growth of e-commerce is causing significant transformations in the retail and logistics industries, leading many organizations to explore automated robotic pick-and-place solutions as a response to these challenges. This technical and commercial partnership combines FANUC's established line of pick-and-place robots with OSARO SightWorks™ vision software. This software empowers robots with the ability to see, perceive, grasp, and perform tasks that were traditionally handled by human workers in the e-commerce fulfillment process. Furthermore, it incorporates machine-learning technology to enable robots to identify and successfully pick new and diverse objects.

Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO, noted, 'Our AI-driven SightWorks vision software and associated technologies form the cornerstone of our warehouse solutions and are available to strategic partners, including FANUC’s ASI network of robot integrators. This enables them to develop custom applications and control technologies required for object identification, picking, and placement. Through engineering and business collaboration, FANUC and OSARO aim to deliver the industry's most advanced robotic automation solutions for e-commerce fulfillment centers, covering a wide range of tasks from incoming inventory depalletizing to outbound kitting and bagging. We are excited about expanding the market through this collaboration with FANUC's experienced team.'

James Cooper, General Manager of FANUC's Authorized System Integrators, Certified Education, and Regional Offices, highlighted, 'The growth of e-commerce is propelling the adoption of robotics and automation. Our partnership with OSARO allows us to showcase the latest automation technologies tailored for fulfillment operations. We eagerly anticipate working closely with OSARO and our ASIs to assist warehousing sector customers in achieving their production objectives.'

Numerous FANUC authorized system integrators have become part of OSARO's partner program. This program offers a convenient avenue for businesses seeking to deploy robotic solutions within their fulfillment operations. The OSARO Partners Alliance brings together AMR and ASRS vendors, integrators, distributors, third-party logistics firms, and consultants to collaborate and jointly market unified solutions. The program is designed to streamline every aspect of the customer's purchasing and deployment processes through close collaboration with these partners.

Businesses that implement systems integrating OSARO and FANUC technology and expertise can benefit from:

• Increased throughput
• Reduced reliance on labor
• Expedited order processing
• Enhanced shipment accuracy
• Improved return on investment (ROI)
• Scalability to adapt to changing requirements
• Reduced floor space requirements"

Source:businesswire.com