Robotization is significantly improving warehouse efficiency.In this post we explain what types of robots exist for the world of logistics and in what areas they are appliedA robotic warehouse is one that has automatic systems and specialized software for the control and handling of goods.In this way, human errors are avoided in logistics environments and the health and integrity of operators are protected.The robotization of warehouses and the logistics sector in general is one of the aspects of the so-called industry 4.0.A trend marked by the application of new technologies such as robotics, analytics, artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies, nanotechnology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to industrial environments.The functions that robotic warehouses usually automate are the reception and location of goods, the extraction of these goods and the preparation of orders, or the transport of goods within the warehouse.In addition, robotization can be applied to complement the work of the operator, for example the one who makes orders in the picking area.A modern warehouse uses management software, sensors and devices that record machine data.But the most striking equipment is that of industrial robots, which execute processes in a precise way and partially relieve people when doing heavy and repetitive tasks.We are talking about elevators or conveyors, for example, which have replaced the traditional forklifts and forklifts.A lift is an automatic system capable of picking up and placing pallets or boxes on the racks.A stacker crane, for its part, moves through the aisles guided by rails anchored to the floor and to the racks.Both are systems that replace the forklifts of a lifetime.There are also the so-called pallet shuttles, which are used to move pallets along a compact rack.Or monorails, which work like stacker cranes, although they use air guides.Finally, there are the automated vehicles (AGV or Automated Guided Vehicle), which can follow a route without human intervention.In addition, in a robotic warehouse you can find collaborative robots (cobots), which are designed to assist warehouse personnel, and not to replace them, when carrying out certain tasks. A robot of this type will be useful to operators dedicated to picking, for example.The objective of logistics companies is to automate with machines the most repetitive and heavy movements in a warehouse, which generally take place in the area of ​​operations.All in order to expose workers to fewer risks, and that they dedicate themselves to activities of higher value.And, more generally, with the mind set on gaining efficiency and productivity.In any case, experts point out that expert operators and technicians are still essential in warehouses today.Not everything can be robotized, they proclaim.Enter your email address and password if you are already a registered user of Channel Partner or another BPS service.If you are not a registered user, enter your email and click the Register button.Enter the email address and we will send you your password by email.