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they are able to collect and share data with
different systems, such as those responsible
for manufacturing execution and warehouse
management. This information can include
everything from production line speeds to
environmental data including temperature
and humidity. These inputs prompt robots to
make independent decisions in milliseconds.
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) used to
be confined to narrow dimensions of tightly
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structured information, the data streams
produced and processed by the smart
factory are much more diverse. As teams
of mobile robots become integrated into
a manufacturer’s network infrastructure,
AI agents can draw insights from multiple
sources to guide robots or humans. Bringing your robot colleague
on board
Ultimately, this allows them to distil and act
upon insights from both humans and robots
in real-time. • Re-think workflows: Introducing
autonomous units that can think
and interact with a wider ecosystem
Beyond a solid technical foundation,
manufacturers should consider a range
of strategic factors to integrate next-
generation robots into their overall strategy:
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