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Articles by Florian Pestoni
Smart Robots: Managing The New Enterprise Workforce
Founder/CEO at InOrbit, a leading platform for AI-powered robot orchestration, and cofounder of Robot Operations Group. getty AI-powered robots are becoming increasingly integral to operations across industries. Long-running macroeconomic, geopolitical and demographic trends, exacerbated by recent events, make automation and efficiency a key element of success. For companies looking to be a part of this transformation, they must shift their mindset.
Future-proof supply chains with integrated AI, robotics and software-defined automation
Key highlights The increasing demand for flexible and resilient supply chains necessitates the integration of diverse robotic systems, such as AMRs, picking arms and cobots, within manufacturing and warehousing, creating opportunities for advanced control solutions. The future of automation lies in intelligent orchestration software and AI that can dynamically manage and optimize workflows across various machines and human teams, moving beyond isolated automation deployments.
Using Smart Robots to Automate Material Handling in the Supply Chain
The use of robots for material handling is not new. However, a new generation of smart robots is now being deployed at scale. Their enhanced intelligence sets today's robots apart, augmenting human capabilities by eliminating repetitive tasks and improving worker safety. Shifting consumer demands and global demographic changes have driven many businesses to quickly adopt robotics and automation for their supply chain and logistics operations.
Council Post: Robotics And AI Could Transform Your Operations, And You're Not Ready
Cofounder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and cofounder of Robot Operations Group. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, businesses across every industry are on the cusp of a seismic shift—one driven by the convergence of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
AI and Robotics: Transforming the Future of Work
The landscape of work is undergoing a profound transformation, heralded by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics into the very fabric of our professional lives. As we stand on the brink of this new era, it is becoming increasingly clear that the future of work will be inextricably linked with these advanced technologies. Today’s robots, far from the mechanical automatons of the past that were confined to fixed manufacturing production lines, are now sophisticated co-workers.
Multiple robots from different manufacturers require orchestration
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Council Post: What Robots Can Learn From Your Tesla
Cofounder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and cofounder of Robot Operations Group. Tesla has disrupted the traditional car manufacturing industry in many ways, and its use of data is no exception. Tesla's cars are equipped with a vast array of sensors and data collection tools. This data is then transmitted to Tesla's servers, where it is analyzed to identify potential issues, optimize performance and improve the user experience.
Council Post: A Farm Of Robots: How Do We Define A Collection Of Modern, Smart Devices?
Cofounder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and cofounder of Robot Operations Group. A flock of seagulls. A school of fish. A gaggle of geese. Collective nouns in English are a lot of fun. However, when it comes to a collection of robots, we’re missing the mark, especially in the context of modern, smart robots. In the industry, the term in wide use is a fleet of robots.
Smart Robots Help Hospitals Run Better
When a loved one has an emergency, requires surgery or needs in-depth treatment, they are likely to be seen at a hospital. For people who are not caregivers or in the healthcare profession, a hospital is a place we visit only occasionally – and try to leave as soon as possible. We may not see everything that goes on to make it possible to care for our family member or friend.
Why I'm saying no to 'necrobotics'
I am a robotics booster. I believe that smart robots will have a positive impact, helping us deal with some of the challenges that humanity will continue to face over the next several decades – from climate change to food production, from shelter to entertainment. Basically, I’m optimistic about the role robots can have in our lives. However, every now and then I run into specific areas that give me pause, and the emerging field (?) of necrobotics is one of them.
Council Post: Forget The Metaverse — The Roboverse Is Already Here
Co-founder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and co-founder of Robot Operations Group. Getty We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the metaverse. Though the concept is far from new and the name itself is 30 years old, the hype cycle is in full swing, with headlines like “Everyone wants to own the metaverse, including Facebook and Microsoft. But what exactly is it?” appearing in mass media with increasing frequency.
How Robot Operations Will Fix the Broken Supply Chain
scharfsinn86 - stock.adobe.com 2021 was the year in which global supply chains broke. While the term “supply chain” has historically been of great interest, last year the term gained a darker tone as blaming supply chains for all sorts of product shortages became part of the public zeitgeist. Going back a few decades, globalization made it possible to decentralize the manufacture of products, from everyday necessities to big ticket items, to countries around the world.
Council Post: The Rise Of The Robot Boss
Co-founder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and co-founder of Robot Operations Group. getty Much has been written about the impact of automation. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when Luddites destroyed textile machinery to protest new technology that impacted traditional practices, there have been fears of humans being replaced by machines. The reality is more complex.
Council Post: The Next Step In Digital Transformation Is Software-Defined X
Co-founder & CEO at InOrbit, a leading data management platform for autonomous robots, and co-founder of Robot Operations Group. Getty Today’s cloud was made possible by virtualization technology, which creates a software-based representation of hardware equipment. Virtual machines, such as those popularized by VMWare and the hypervisor technology that manages VM execution, make it possible to run different software on the same machine.
Your Grocery Store is Going Robotic, but Not Where You Think
In previous years, much of the activity around grocery stores and robotics involved front-of-store processes, where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) moved up and down aisles to scan inventory levels, clean floors or scan the area for spills. Many of these efforts changed drastically when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, resulting in a surge in customer demand for digital shopping options including delivery, curbside and touchless pickup.
Warehousing's Next Challenge Is Teaching Bots to Communicate
Retailers and logistics companies are facing significant labor challenges, and are under pressure to deliver more value in less time. Many have embraced automation and have seen success with robot deployments within warehouses and distribution centers, whether to help fulfill e-commerce orders, or with loading and unloading of pallets or even picking-and-packing tasks.
Retailers Need to Adopt Warehousing Robot Strategy for Physical Stores
Covid-19 retail warehouse Oct 14, 2020 11:00:00 AM As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic with varying degrees of success, the way we shop for groceries, clothes and other items has changed dramatically. Even as brick-and-mortar stores re-open for foot traffic, shoppers continue to buy items online, or shift their pickup to “buy online, pick up in store” and contact-free, curbside delivery.
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