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52 out today . Statistics show that the most used robotic solution is cleaning robots for private homes , so why don ’ t we industrialise it ?”
DHL has currently deployed its Neo cleaning robots — developed by Avidbots - to multiple standard warehouses around the world where the environment is right for them .
“ Typically , in a warehouse a person is driving through to clean it overnight and it is a tedious job . We see this as something a person doesn ’ t need to do , we can use cleaning robots instead ,” says Kückelhaus .
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“ A simple pluck and play solution ,” notes Kückelhaus . This robotic solution , designed by DHL ’ s partner Effidence , automates the simple trolley design , following an associate to help transport items across long distances . “ Once full , you can simply press a button and it will automatically go to the unloading area , detecting any obstacles on its way , while another one is sent to replace it ,” explains Kückelhaus . However , Kückelhaus does note that the disadvantage of these robots is that they
JANUARY 2020