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‘Increased Productivity with 30% Fewer Robots’

by Pieter Werner

Zebra Technologies has announced the expansion of its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment solution, incorporating its new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) alongside wearable technologies, software, and analytics. The AI-powered solution integrates warehouse execution system (WES) functionality with robot fleet management and analytics, aiming to enhance productivity while reducing operational costs.

The system’s design allows workers to load and unload orders without requiring AMRs to remain permanently attached to carts, increasing robot utilization and reducing the total number of AMRs needed. Using Zebra’s Team Intelligence technology, the solution optimizes workflows by coordinating pickers with AMRs in a structured process. This method improves throughput, facilitates operational decision-making, and enables pickers to handle up to 300% more volume by utilizing detachable carts with higher cubic capacity. Additionally, decoupling AMRs from carts at key workflow stages reduces idle time, decreasing the overall number of robots required by up to 30%.

CTL Global Solutions and Encore Fulfillment are among the third-party logistics providers implementing the solution in early 2025. CTL Senior Vice President of Integrated Operations Alex O’Dell stated that the technology is expected to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by optimizing workflows with fewer robots. Encore Co-founder Kyle Thompson highlighted the benefits of integrating AMRs with mobile computing and data-capture devices to create a directed workflow that improves accuracy and performance.

According to Zebra’s Warehouse Vision Study, nearly 70% of warehouse decision-makers plan to automate workflows using collaborative AMRs, with over 88% believing robotics will aid in attracting and retaining skilled workers.

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