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December 01, 2023<\/div>\n

A History of Robots in the Warehouse: From da Vinci to the Future<\/h1>\n \n

\n \"Author\n Mary Hart<\/span>, Sr. Content Marketing Manager<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Although robots may be something you haven\u2019t considered for your warehouse with manual operations, the concept of robots has been around for a while. In fact, the term \u201crobot\u201d has been in use since before anyone reading this was born \u2013 unless you\u2019re 103 or older. We\u2019ve seen robots evolve from far-fetched science fiction to an indispensable part of modern supply chain and warehouse operations. Here\u2019s a look back at how robots started, when they entered the industrial world, and what\u2019s next for warehouses of the future.<\/p>

The Beginning of Robots<\/h2>

Think robots are a new idea that came along recently? Ancient Greek myths contained primitive versions of robots in the form of\u00a0Talos, the giant bronze man,<\/a>\u00a0as did Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s forward-thinking sketches of\u00a0humanoid automation<\/a>. But it wasn\u2019t until the 20th century that the science fiction of robots started becoming reality.<\/p>

The word \u201crobot\u201d entered the world in 1920, coined by Czech writer Karel \u010capek. His play \u201cR.U.R.<\/a>\u201d envisioned a world where robots rebelled against humans, a theme echoed in many later sci-fi tales including \u201cThe Terminator\u201d and more.<\/p>

Pop culture robots weren\u2019t always the big bad, though. They could also be helpful friends like Rosie (first known as \u201cRosey\u201d before they changed the spelling of her name in season 2) on \u201cThe Jetsons\u201d who would wheel around the room cleaning with her vacuum attachment. Who else wishes they had a Rosie to do housework and simply press one button and have a full-course meal emerge from the wall? You may not be able to do that, but robots certainly CAN help in warehouses, factories, and fulfillment centers.<\/p>

When Robots Entered Factories<\/h2>

Back in the 1950s, before \u201cThe Jetsons\u201d or \u201cTerminator\u201d came out, robotics were first developed for use in factories. The first true robots were created to take over repetitive and dangerous factory work, mimicking the main use of robots in warehouses today.<\/p>

General Motors\u2019 spot welding robot,\u00a0the Unimate<\/a>, hit assembly lines in 1961 and was added to GM\u2019s Lordstown, Ohio plant in 1969. This was the beginning of warehouse and factory automation that handled tedious tasks.<\/p>

Robots in the Warehouse<\/h2>

By the 1980s, computers and robotics had advanced enough to be applied in the warehouse environment. In fact, in 1981,\u00a0Takeo Kanade<\/a>\u00a0built the first robotic arm that had motors installed directly into the joints of its arm. With the ability to move objects, robots began to help (just like Rosie the Robot) in warehouses doing basic functions such as palletizing and moving inventory short distances.<\/p>

Even though robots were doing more, they lacked the ability to autonomously move and navigate on their own and make decisions. While innovations occurred in artificial intelligence for navigation and operation, human oversight and\u00a0robots working alongside humans<\/a>\u00a0remained \u2013 and still remains to this day \u2013 essential in warehousing.<\/p>

The New Age of Warehouse Robots<\/h2>

Cutting-edge technologies have spawned a new generation of intelligent warehouse robots. Today\u2019s robots integrate\u00a0artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a>, sophisticated sensors, cameras and navigation systems like LiDAR to help the robot move throughout a warehouse without being pushed or pulled. This enables full autonomy, allowing the robots to\u00a0operate safely alongside human associates<\/a>.<\/p>

For instance, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can smoothly navigate dynamic warehouse environments. AMRs move safely around human associates and inventory to transport material or assist with picking and sorting. Some AMRs like LocusBots can even collaborate with humans, taking over repetitive tasks and enabling workers to\u00a0upskill<\/a>\u00a0and focus on more rewarding activities.<\/p>

Smart Warehouse Robots are Here<\/h2>

The innovation driving today\u2019s smart warehouse robots has its roots in Greek mythology and science fiction, but it\u2019s also making the future world a reality. From mythological beginnings to da Vinci\u2019s sketches, robots have transformed into helpful and critical components of any warehouse, enhancing environments and making warehouses a \u201ccool\u201d place to work.<\/p>

The integration of AI with robotics hasn\u2019t just revolutionized operations; it\u2019s beaming a light on a future where robots continue to amaze and help us in currently unimaginable ways. As robots evolve from fictional characters to warehouse heroes (alongside their human coworkers), they steer us towards a future that is interconnected, productive, and full of possibilities.<\/p>

Let\u2019s talk<\/a>\u00a0about how our robots can help your warehouse evolve into the world of automation.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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