Pick robot brings continuity and accuracy to the order picking process

Virtually every logistics operation is under pressure today: shorter delivery times, higher peaks in e-commerce, and a labor market where it is becoming increasingly challenging to find and retain warehouse staff. Automation of the order picking process is playing an increasingly important role in this. During the recent Logistica Next trade fair in Utrecht, Easy Systems, together with its partner BOA Concept, therefore presented a new picking robot, a solution that immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Market demand: less repetitive work, greater efficiency

Order picking often involves repeating the same actions over and over again. It is precisely this repetition that causes physical strain and makes the job less attractive to new or long-term employees. In the logistics sector, it even goes as far as 95% of work-related complaints linked to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

By automating repetitive movements, employees can be deployed on tasks with greater added value. At the same time, the stability of the process improves, because output becomes less dependent on fluctuations in physical effort.

AI + Vision + Robotics in one compact solution

The new picking robot combines vision technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Thanks to smart image recognition, the robot recognizes various items presented in a bin or crate. The AI system then decides in real time on the best way to grasp the item and places it directly into the shipping box.

This direct transition from pick to pack, without any additional manual steps in between, makes the process faster, more constant EN less prone to errors.

Benefits in the workplace

• Constant outputThe robot operates continuously, without fluctuations in productivity.
• Lower margin of errorAccurate vision and gripping functions reduce repacks and returns.
• Improved ergonomics: Fewer repetitive movements for employees.
• Faster turnaround timesFewer actions, resulting in a smoother order flow.
• ScalableThe robot adapts to different item sizes and warehouse volumes.

Collaboration between Easy Systems & BOA Concept

Easy Systems assists companies in the Benelux region with integrating this solution into their logistics flow. “The BOA Concept picking robot is not a stand-alone machine,” explains Easy Systems. “The real efficiency comes from the combination with conveyor technology, case erectors, labeling solutions, and packing lines. That is where we can put our experience in total projects to good use.”

At the Logistica Next trade fair, the effect was immediately apparent: visitors stopped to watch the robot autonomously recognize, grasp, and transfer objects. Not only the technology, but especially the practical applicability appealed to.

Who might be interested in this solution?

Companies that:

• have a wide variety of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs),
• manage a continuous order flow,
• seeking to reduce dependence on physical labor,
• or strive for higher delivery reliability.

Retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing companies with high picking volumes benefit most from this. But medium-sized warehouses that want to grow without a proportional increase in staff also find robotization to be a scalable solution.

Sustainable and modular

The innovative picking robot is modular construction and fits within a sustainable reuse policy. Components can be reused or adapted to growing operations, allowing investments to be spread out over time.