The self-flying inventory drones from Corvus Robotics will incorporate Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder barcode-decoding software. Retailers, distributors, and manufacturers will find this innovative solution to be more efficient and accurate when managing quickly changing inventory at the case and pallet levels in warehouses and distribution centers (DCs).
Honeywell aligns its portfolio with a number of compelling megatrends, including automation, through the development of supply chain solutions that can automate processes for increased accuracy and more effective use of limited labor resources.
With SwiftDecoder software installed, the Corvus One Autonomous Inventory Management System can fly through DCs to do inventory audits. In large warehouse areas with high shelves, difficult-to-reach racks or products, and dim lighting that can make traditional scanning difficult, it can complete this operation faster than a human could.
Without GPS, human operators, Wi-Fi, or wireless beacons, the drones can navigate, scan, map, and count items in real time using computer vision. In addition to helping warehouses maintain an accurate inventory picture, this approach allows businesses to allocate their limited labor resources in additional ways that increase corporate value.
The SwiftDecoder software from Honeywell is ideal for combining with autonomous drones for quick inventory counting because it can batch scan and capture several barcodes at once.
The Corvus One Autonomous Inventory Management System can count the number of individual cartons in a single area with this capacity and Corvus One’s patented onboard sensors and cameras.
The Honeywell-Corvus Robotics solution’s real-time data collection and processing enables instant insights into stock levels and case counts, assisting businesses in making well-informed decisions promptly, proactively addressing supply chain disruptions, and preserving operational continuity.
Leadership Comments
“We selected Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder software for our cutting-edge drones due to the company’s long-standing expertise in the warehousing sector and the software’s ability to efficiently and reliably acquire data, even in complex and fast-moving DC environments,” said Jackie Wu, CEO at Corvus Robotics. “With Honeywell’s software and our in-house proprietary case counting AI technology, we can quickly decode many cases in one location, all at once. Together, Corvus Robotics and Honeywell are empowering warehouses and distribution centers to better manage inventory, reduce operational expenses and streamline the overall flow of goods throughout the supply chain.”
“As the labor shortage continues to plague the supply chain, we know that companies are looking for solutions to supplement their human workforce,” said David Barker, president of Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services. “By automating inventory counting and providing real-time data, the Honeywell-Corvus Robotics solution will help retailers keep up with growing demand and complexity, reduce inventory discrepancies and errors and improve overall supply chain performance.”
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