AI-enhanced robotics firm, Ambi Robotics, presents AmbiStack - an intelligent robotic system designed for automating stacking tasks within warehouse environments.
In a groundbreaking development, Ambi Robotics has unveiled AmbiStack, an AI-powered robotic system designed to automate the stacking process in warehouses. The innovative solution promises to address a critical demand for efficiency and scalability in supply chain operations, with the global warehouse automation market projected to surpass US$55 billion by 2030.
AmbiStack is a configurable system that can stack to a large number of outputs across multiple use cases, making it suitable for both single-SKU and mixed-SKU cases. The robot integrates seamlessly with existing operations and Warehouse Execution Systems, ensuring smooth integration into existing facilities.
One of the key features of AmbiStack is its AI-trained capabilities, developed through a videogame simulation. This training enhances the robot's ability to manage real-world diverse items effectively, even those with unusual dimensions and weights. The robot uses data about the item's weight, approximate center of gravity, and fragility to make informed decisions when stacking.
The system's optimized pallet packing strategy minimizes damage while maximizing the number of boxes packed in the available space. This careful placement strategy helps cut down on damage caused during pallet packing and transportation. By automating and optimizing the stacking process, AmbiStack improves operational efficiency, potentially speeding up loading/unloading workflows and reducing manual labor.
AmbiStack can handle a large number of pallets per machine and features multi-pick-and-place capabilities, able to pick and place multiple cases simultaneously, improving throughput. The AI planning system eliminates the need for tedious real-world data collection, allowing rapid deployment into production.
The solution also alleviates the burden of repetitive, injury-prone motions for workers, enabling them to transition into higher-value roles. Additionally, AmbiStack reduces downstream transportation costs by rapidly and reliably stacking items, further enhancing its efficiency.
By early 2026, Ambi Robotics' manufacturing capability will be able to fulfill growing demand from queued customers. The system represents an evolution of Ambi Robotics' AI-powered robotic innovations, adding stacking as a fundamental new robot skill in AmbiOS.
In conclusion, AmbiStack combines AI-driven decision-making with robotic precision to enhance pallet loading by ensuring sturdier, more space-efficient stacks that save time and reduce product damage in supply chain operations. With pre-sales strong and first deployments to select customers beginning mid-year, AmbiStack is set to revolutionize warehouse operations worldwide.
[1] Ambi Robotics, (2022). AmbiStack: The Future of Robotic Stacking in Warehouses. [Online]. Available: https://ambirobotics.com/ambistack/ [Accessed 15 March 2023].
The AI-powered robotic system, AmbiStack, developed by Ambi Robotics, is not only designed for warehousing, but its potential applications extend to various industries where efficiency and scalability are crucial, such as finance or technology. The integration of artificial-intelligence in AmbiStack's decision-making process, along with its ability to handle a large volume of pallets and optimize pallet packing, suggests significant advancements in the manufacturing sector, contributing to the overall growth of the industrial market.
