INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A RightPick system with an ASRS illustrating lights out function
Source: RightHand RoboticsWarehouse operators are turning to robotics and automation to meet expectations for lower costs and ever-faster
“Lights-out” facilities promise full automation, but most of todays warehouses and distribution centers still rely on manual processes
A panel discussion at the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo will discuss the maturing technologies that enable lights-out operations.This session
on “Maximizing the Value of a Warehouse Through Lights Out Order Fulfillment” will be at 11:30 a.m
ET on Thursday, May 1, in Room 256 of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
The panelists will also consider the roles of picking systems, mobile robots, and automated storage and retrieval systems
(ASRS).According to our experts, end-to-end automation requires a clear business model, properly integrated technologies, and software and
processes to manage the return on investment (ROI)
Attendees can learn more about the following:How warehouses can weather current economic disruptionsEnabling robots to work with legacy
systems and other machineryWhere human associates or supervision still makes senseHow much demand there is for lights-out facilitiesThe role
of software, data, and artificial intelligence in improving accuracy and throughputHow necessary are integrators?Learn from experts in
lights-out fulfillmentYaro Tenzer is co-founder and CEO of RightHand Robotics, which provides predictable fulfillment in logistics
applications by developing robots that can grasp a wide variety of everyday objects
A pioneer in the space, RightHand has scaled customers in Europe, Japan, and North America.Prior to forming RightHand Robotics, Dr
Tenzer was a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, where he and his co-founders developed a preferred grasping solution
for the DARPA Grand Robotics Challenge.Yaro received his Ph.D
in medical robotics from the Imperial College London and holds a M.Sc
in mechanical engineering from Ben Gurion University.Ayman Labib is co-founder and CEO of SIMPL Automation
Under his leadership, SIMPL is transforming warehouse efficiency by retrofitting goods-to-person (G2P) automation onto existing storage
systems—bridging the gap between traditional infrastructure and cutting-edge automation.With more than 28 years of experience in
automation, Labib has successfully led over 80 automation projects across diverse industries
As the former chief technology officer at Invata Intralogistics, he played a pivotal role in establishing and leading its robotics division,
driving more than $180 million in revenue growth within just four years.An entrepreneur at heart, Ayman has founded and invested in multiple
start-ups, using his mechanical and industrial engineering background to innovate in automation technology
His expertise in system design, robotics, and intralogistics has made him a recognized thought leader in the industry, continuously pushing
the boundaries of whats possible in warehouse automation.Mike Keneally is the co-owner of Accutech Packaging, a market leader in outbound
packaging equipment for the e-commerce and fulfillment industries
Its fully integrated solutions include film wrapping mailer systems, autoboxing systems, and padded mailer systems
Keneally has been fascinated with the advances in robotics and has collaborated with a number of companies in the ASRS and robotic picking
space.Many companies are coming up with great solutions for item picking and sorting, but to attain lower costs and faster throughput, they
should evaluate integrated auto bagging and auto boxing.Accutech offers its e-commerce clients the means to provide sustainable,
curbside-recyclable packages that appeal to their consumers.Eugene Demaitre is editorial director of the robotics group at WTWH Media,
which produces Automated Warehouse, the Robotics Summit & Expo, The Robot Report, and RoboBusiness.Prior to working at WTWH Media,
Demaitre was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, Robotics Business Review, and Robotics 24/7
He has participated in numerous robotics webcasts, podcasts, and conferences worldwide.Gene has a masters from the George Washington
University and lives in the Boston area.More about the Robotics Summit & ExpoThe 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo will bring together more than
5,000 attendees focused on building robots for various commercial industries
Attendees can gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, emerging trends, and more.Keynote speakers
will include Aaron Saunders, the chief technology officer at Boston Dynamics; James Kuffner, CTO of Symbotic; and Aaron Parness, director
of applied science in robotics and AI at Amazon Robotics, among others.The show will have more than 50 educational sessions in tracks on
AI, design and development, enabling technologies, healthcare, and logistics
The Engineering Theater on the show floor will also feature presentations by industry experts.The expo hall will feature over 200
exhibitors showcasing the latest enabling technologies, products, and services that can help robotics engineers throughout their development
journeys.The Robotics Summit also offers numerous networking opportunities, a Career Fair, a robotics development challenge, the RBR50
Robotics Innovation Awards Gala, and more.Registration is now open.Register now so you don't miss out!The post Learn how warehouse
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