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Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations

Control Engineering

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics. Worldwide, 131 billion parcels were shipped in 2020, according to the 2021 Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index. Vision-guided robotics.

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ProMat 2023 exhibits show what is possible in warehouse automation, motion control

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. At left vertical warehousing was shown at the North Hall entrance; right, some of the South Hall ProMat 2023 exhibits are shown. Courtesy: Mark T.