Ocado Intelligent Automation - OCADEX: Robotic Handling Systems

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Advanced Robotic Arm Technology

OCADEX robotic arms enhance Ocado Intelligent Automation's (OIA) core solutions with AI-powered computer vision, and sensing capabilities and cutting-edge dexterity.

OCADEX robotic arms bring unmatched precision, adaptability, and efficiency to warehouse automation, enabling seamless item handling across a wide range of use cases.

Robotic arms are transforming warehouse operations by automating tasks that were traditionally difficult to mechanize. From handling delicate items to managing heavy loads, these versatile systems offer the precision and strength needed to improve accuracy, speed, and safety in fulfillment processes.

Complementing your workforce, OCADEX robotic arms take on repetitive or physically strenuous tasks, freeing employees to focus on value-added activities. This collaborative approach boosts productivity while improving workplace ergonomics and employee satisfaction.

With the ability to handle a wide range of item types — from deformables to palletized goods — OCADEX robotic arms bring flexibility to warehouse automation. They seamlessly integrate into existing systems, enabling warehouses to scale operations, reduce errors, and meet the ever-changing demands of modern fulfillment.

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Robot Collaboration OCADEX robotic arms work seamlessly with other automation systems from OIA and third parties, such as our OSRS grid robots, to manipulate items just like a human operator would. This coordinated approach ensures smooth operations and optimized workflows across various warehouse tasks.

Smart Recognition Equipped with multiple sensors, OCADEX systems can scan and identify items with exceptional accuracy. This ensures high order precision and delicate handling while reducing the potential for errors during picking and packing workflows.

Ocado Intelligence Using advanced machine and reinforcement learning, OCADEX robotic arms quickly adapt to handle new and delicate items. This self-learning capability improves their efficiency and versatility over time.

High-Density Packing OCADEX robotic systems are designed to pack items tightly and efficiently, maximizing bin or pallet space and boosting overall system economics. This ensures the best use of storage capacity.

Intelligent Piece Picking Robots continuously learn from their work and share insights across our cloud-based global network, enhancing speed and accuracy as they adapt to your unique fulfillment operations. This results in dynamic improvement that increases global productivity over time.

Flexible and Scalable Like OIA’s other automation solutions, the OCADEX system is designed to grow with your business. You can easily add robotic arms to meet current demands and scale for future throughput needs, ensuring long-term adaptability.

Custom Gripping The gripping mechanisms used by OCADEX robotic arms can be customized and exchanged (including vacuum and mechanical grips) to suit specific product profiles in your operation.

What is OCADEX, and how does it work? OCADEX, short for Ocado Dexterity, is a robotic arm technology designed to augment our core solutions, OSRS and OMRS. Using computer vision and advanced sensors, OCADEX handles complex tasks like picking, packing, sortation, and palletization with precision and adaptability.

What types of tasks can OCADEX robotic arms perform? OCADEX robotic arms excel in tasks such as piece picking, palletizing, and sortation. They can handle diverse items, including delicate, deformable, and oversized products, improving warehouse efficiency across a wide range of operations.

How does OCADEX handle new or unfamiliar items? OCADEX robotic arms employ AI-driven reinforcement learning to quickly adapt to new items. It doesn’t require prior knowledge of an item’s properties and can learn from past experiences, enabling faster, more accurate handling over time.

Can OCADEX robotic arms work alongside my employees? This depends on the OCADEX solution in question. Pick is designed to work on top of the OSRS grid, while Sort is more suited to working directly with your employees.

What makes OCADEX different from other robotic arm solutions? OCADEX robotic arms combine proprietary AI, advanced sensing, and computer vision with Ocado's deep expertise in warehouse automation. This enables unparalleled precision, adaptability, and integration with OIA's core systems for a seamless fulfillment experience.

Is OCADEX suitable for all warehouse sizes and layouts? Yes, OCADEX is highly configurable and can integrate into various warehouse setups. Its modular design and ability to work alongside other automation systems make it ideal for warehouses of any size or complexity.

How does OCADEX improve operational efficiency? By automating time-consuming tasks like picking, packing, and palletizing, OCADEX reduces manual labor, speeds up workflows, and ensures high accuracy. Its AI-driven optimization and real-time adaptability further enhance throughput and efficiency.

What are the key benefits of integrating OCADEX into my warehouse operations? OCADEX offers improved accuracy, reduced labor strain, faster throughput, and greater operational flexibility. Its scalable design ensures it can grow with your business, adapting to changes in demand or SKU profiles.

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