Most autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions focus on robotics only, with the implication that “more is better.” However, simply adding robots will not guarantee an efficient or profitable logistics operation. That’s why Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment is designed to “think outside the box of robotics” and offer a more comprehensive and innovative approach to automation. This advanced ecosystem optimizes person-to-item workflows to achieve the lowest cost per pick, all while reducing robot fleet sizes by up to 30%.
The Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment ecosystem was specifically created to maximize the potential of AMR-assisted picking through a powerful three-way strategy that enables workers to pick more items in less time while reducing operating costs:
- Usage balance: Achieve cost-effective backlog by temporary storage using inexpensive detachable carts rather than relying on robots or additional labor. This approach significantly reduces the need for a larger fleet of robots.
- More cubic capacity: Detachable carts eliminate AMR wait times, increase pick density, and allow 150% to 300% more capacity compared to AMR solutions with integrated payloads. This capability reduces the required number of robots by up to 30%.
- Optimal selection paths: Workers and robots always work in perfect sync with coordinated work tasks, ensuring that there is no robot waiting for a picker or a picker waiting for a robot.
At the heart of this ecosystem is Zebra’s Team Intelligence methodology, exclusive to Zebra Robotics Automation. This methodology precisely coordinates each picker with a team of robots, creating a smooth, targeted workflow that enables workers to pick more items in less time. The result? Higher productivity, lower cost per unit, and better informed operational decisions.
Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment redefines AMR technology by combining intelligent automation, human collaboration and the flexibility of a detachable cart for faster profits and greater efficiency — all with fewer robots.
To see how this revolutionary breakthrough in AMR-assisted picking can transform your operations, watch this short video, “Think Outside the Robots,” featuring insights from the team behind its design.
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