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presence and industry expertise were critical advantages to Babydump. Richard Hagen, account director at Prime Vision, says: “While we are used to operating fleets of up to 88 robots for sorting operations for courier and express services, the complexity of operations at Babydump presented a challenge. Our experience in this area meant that we could offer a flexible, cost-effective solution.”
MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES Prime Vision robots have a 35 kg carrying capacity and a 50 x 70cm loading surface, ready to carry a wide variety of boxes. Using light detection and ranging (LIDAR) for guidance and safety, the robots can travel without QR markers or metal on the floor. An overarching fleet management system plots the most efficient route for each robot, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity. Smoothly travelling at between 0.8 to 1.1 m/s, Prime Vision robots quickly move items to the correct destinations.
Hagen
explains the setup process: “What’s important to us during implementation is the floor and what interactions will take place on it. Working with the customer, we will map out the floor in special patterns, then upload these maps to the robots so they can navigate. The other element is marking out the pick-up and drop off points such as conveyors, box machines, picking stations and chutes. “Information from the warehouse management system tells each robot which destination to travel to, and we facilitate this with bespoke software that seamlessly communicates with the customer’s infrastructure. Any robot can drive to any destination, so they are much more flexible than conveyors. We can have the entire system up and running in less than weeks, providing quick
installation and smooth processes.” The robots have been operating at Sint-
Oedenrode since the start of 2024. As well as facilitating the movement of items, the robots have the flexibility to accommodate stock orders for stores. With a battery life of over 10 hours, each robot covers multiple shifts, while the interchangeable batteries can be fully charged within two to three hours. For maintenance, Prime Vision offers remote assistance and preconfigured spare robots ready for rapid deployment to reduce downtime.
ORDER PICKING OPERATIONS REBORN Since the system has gone live, Babydump has recorded a 400 to 500 per cent improvement in the productivity of its order pickers. This increased throughput has meant the company can comfortably meet rising demand. As well as simplifying order picking for employees, it has also reduced errors and returns, saving costs, lowering emissions and improving customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, optimised packaging has saved space and materials, enhancing sustainability at Babydump. Prime Vision robots have made a significant contribution to these successes. Hagen adds: “For complex logistics processes
where efficiency is paramount, robots are often the best solution, and I think the market is becoming aware of the benefits.” Managing director of Babydump, Henk Timmer,
says: "For us, being at the forefront of innovation, continuity and sustainability is in our DNA. Prime Vision's solution fits perfectly with that.”
Prime Vision
primevision.com
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