Today I\u2019m joined by Locus Robotics, a super innovative technology brand that is creating ground-breaking robotics technology, with the right mix of power and flexibility, to improve warehouse productivity.
Locus design and build innovative autonomous mobile robots, that work collaboratively alongside people in the fast paced logistics and fulfilment industries. With Locus\u2019s powerful and intelligent autonomous solutions, workers can pick 2x-3x faster with near-100% accuracy and less labor, delivering higher productivity and a better workplace.
Today Kait Peterson, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Locus Robotics, joins me to chat all about the company: what they do; the importance of flexibility in supply chain; using robots to empower people; and how automation can drive a competitive advantage.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:\xa0
[07.08] The current landscape of the warehousing industry and its challenges, from labor shortages to the knock-on effect of port delays.
\u201cWarehouses are the new bottleneck\u2026 The key is going to be all about throughput.\u201d
[08.01] With robot sales reaching record highs, Kait reflects on how the industry is thinking about, and implementing, robotics solutions.
\u201cThere are two methodologies for implementation, but the key is to have a robotics solution that improves efficiency and productivity, but also makes your workers lives better, so you can keep and maintain the talent you have.\u201d
[09.31] An overview of Locus Robotics \u2013 what they do and how they help their customers.
\u201cWe focus on collaborative robots in the warehouse \u2013 we have robots that work seamlessly with your workforce.\u201d
[11.19] A closer look at LocusOne, the technology platform that powers the Locus robots.
[12.07] How, and why, brands are using Locus as a competitive advantage in a challenging market.
\u201cA lot of our customers see it as such as competitive advantage, that they don\u2019t want anybody else to know that they\u2019re using Locus!\u201d
[13.34] The relationship between people and robots, and why Locus\u2019s solution is all about empowering people, not replacing them.
\u201cWe\u2019re centered on the people\u2026 We were originally a logistics company that saw the problems in the warehouse and used robotics to solve them.\u201d
[15.56] A closer look at onboarding, integration and training with Locus, and the flexibility that the solution can bring.
[17.46] The ideal client for Locus.
[19.11] Two case studies showing how Locus work with their customers to design customized solutions for complex omnichannel challenges.
[21.07] From safety to customer satisfaction, the many and varied benefits of robotics.
\u201cNow is the time to get into robotics!\u201d
[23.04] The future for Locus Robotics.
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Head over to Locus Robotics\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Locus Robotics and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, or you can connect with Kait on LinkedIn.
If you enjoyed this episode, why not check out our blog, What are Autonomous Robots?\u202f 8 Applications for Today\u2019s AMRs, written by Jason walker, co-founder and CEO of Waypoint Robotics, a leading provider of heavy payload capacity and omnidirectional AMRs, that was acquired by Locus in 2021. Or why not read all about The Warehouse of the Future, as predicted by logistics expert Gwynne Richards.
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