{"id":10478,"date":"2022-04-25T10:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/?p=10478"},"modified":"2025-05-02T08:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:26:58","slug":"locus-robotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/locus-robotics","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Robotics: Combining Locus Robotics With Logiwa Warehouse Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”auto” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Many challenges exist for warehouses, distributors, and wholesalers, including ever-evolving consumer demands and rapid supply chain changes. Luckily, warehouse robotics can help warehouses meet these challenges head-on.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll discuss how you can utilize Locus Robotics in partnership with Logiwa’s AI-powered warehouse management software to your advantage.<\/p>\n

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Table of Contents:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Beginning of Robotics in Manufacturing and Warehousing<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Robotics Technology Has Greatly Improved<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The Necessity of Warehouse Robotics<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Who Is Locus Robotics?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. How Locus Robotics Benefits Distributors, Warehouses & Wholesalers<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Types of LocusBots Offered by Locus Robotics<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Logiwa’s Partnership With Locus Robotics<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Additional Process Advantages With Warehouse Robotics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    The Beginning of Robotics in Manufacturing and Warehousing<\/h2>\n

    With 2.7 million<\/a> industrial robots currently in use around the world and 400,000 new robots arriving on the market every year, one thing is abundantly clear: robots are here to stay.<\/p>\n

    Ever since the first industrial robot design in 1954, robotics technology has continued to evolve and support the operations of the modern world. It all started with George Devol seeking a patent for his Unimate design in 1954.<\/p>\n

    Seven years later, with the help of Joseph Engelberger, he succeeded in implementing the first industrial robot on a General Motors assembly line in New Jersey in 1959. By 1961, the Unimate 1900 series<\/a> had become the first mass-produced robot for factory automation.<\/p>\n

    The Unimate, short for \u201cUniversal Automation,” was essentially a large, mechanical arm that could perform repetitive tasks like metalworking and welding. That single robot transformed manufacturing and gave rise to a living legacy that is the modern robotics industry.<\/p>\n

    Today, there are more than 500 companies<\/a> producing robots for countless services and industries.<\/p>\n

    Robotics Technology Has Greatly Improved<\/h2>\n

    The primary function of robotics has always been to make things easier and safer for humans, as well as increase the efficiency of human operations. In their earlier stages of development, robots only took on jobs that were too dangerous for humans to do. Now, they\u2019re actively helping in warehouses and manufacturing plants as a supplemental workforce.<\/p>\n

    As robots have gotten smarter, they\u2019ve been able to take on more complex roles. Unlike initial models, which were limited to basic tasks like welding, metalworking, and moving short distances, robots can now serve a variety of functions while working collaboratively and autonomously alongside humans.<\/p>\n

    Groups, like Locus Robotics Inc., have worked hard over the years to integrate new technological developments, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), with automated robotics technology to take robots further.<\/p>\n

    Sensors and response capabilities have been added, as well as the ability to integrate with warehouse management software<\/a> so that robotics can become active participants in their environments.<\/p>\n

    Despite skeptics\u2019 resistance to adopting warehouse robotics, these technological advancements have made robots more appealing and beneficial than ever. As warehouses and supply chain operations continue to adopt this technology in pursuit of a competitive edge, those without it may run the risk of falling behind.<\/p>\n

    The Necessity of Warehouse Robotics<\/h2>\n

    Online sales have reached record highs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. Changes brought on by stay-at-home orders and supply chain shortages have permanently impacted consumer trends and made online shopping the preferred method of purchasing items for many.<\/p>\n

    The growth of ecommerce has generated unprecedented levels of demand for fulfillment services. As a result, the pressure on manufacturers and supply chains has dramatically increased, as well as for warehouses, distributors, and wholesalers.<\/p>\n

    As more people buy online, fulfillment operations need to adapt to continue to meet the needs of online buyers.<\/p>\n

    This explosion within the ecommerce space has made the use of robots invaluable for warehouse and supply chain operations. By leveraging warehouse robotics, many direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations found an efficient solution capable of maximizing high-volume fulfillment, shipping output, and order accuracy\u2013all while saving warehouses time and money.<\/p>\n

    In a time when few things are certain, robotics provided a dependable solution. That\u2019s where Locus Robotics comes in.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”center-vertically” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eef1f8″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”42px|auto|45px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”30px|40px|30px|40px|false|false” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(74,75,109,0.09)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Logiwa-IO-Screens-Professional-Services.png” alt=”Devices Comparing wms for Locus Robotics software vs erp software” title_text=”Logiwa IO Screens – Professional Services” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

    Transform your warehouse to a DTC fulfillment center with cloud WMS<\/p>\n

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    Request a free demo to learn more about Logiwa WMS.<\/h3>\n

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