AI Can Improve How Humans and Robots Work

Robots have been developed for specialized

functions within warehouses, but they

often have limited agility and adaptability.

The degree of robot autonomy — that is, the ability of

robots to perform tasks independently of human super-

vision or direction — varies widely. Some robots exe-

cute simple, preprogrammed functions while others can

navigate changes in their environment and adapt their

behavior in real time. Robots with lower autonomy,

such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), mainly run

under centralized control, on predened paths, for nav-

igation and task execution, such as transporting racks

of goods from storage ...