Through innovative breakthroughs in its technical architecture and its in-depth understanding and transformation of the modern logistics industry, the Weixi’er Robot has successfully helped Meiweixian achieve automatic picking in its intelligent stereoscopic warehouse. This project has achieved break through results in aspects such as automated picking technology and intelligent collaborative management, and has realized the transformation of the logistics model from “people searching for goods” to “goods finding people”. It provides practical references for the intelligent transformation and upgrading of discrete manufacturing enterprises.
I. Introduction
Against the backdrop of digital transformation, the automated stereoscopic warehouse (AS/RS) has become the core infrastructure of the modern logistics system. The intelligent stereoscopic warehouse at the Meiweixian Zhongshan Base was put into operation in 2023. Its automatic picking system, by integrating robotics technology, intelligent algorithms, and the Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, has established a smart logistics system featuring full-process automation and informatization. This article conducts a systematic analysis of the project from three dimensions: technical logic, innovative applications, and industry value.
II. Core Technical Architecture and Technological Innovations
1. Composition of the Automated Picking System
The project employs the RCS intelligent control system independently developed by Weixi’er Robot, integrating devices such as 3D visual recognition, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and hybrid palletizing robots to construct a full-link automated process of “order receiving – path optimization – intelligent picking – automatic sorting”. Among them, the 3D visual recognition technology, through deep learning algorithms, can achieve real-time detection of the size, shape, and position of goods, with an error rate of less than 0.5mm, significantly improving the picking accuracy.
2. Technological Breakthroughs and Overcoming of Difficulties
– Multi-box Type Compatibility Technology: An innovative vacuum curtain layer picking fixture has been designed. Through a flexible adsorption structure, it can achieve compatible grasping of cargo boxes of different specifications, solving the technical bottleneck of the need for frequent replacement of traditional fixtures.
– Blind Lifting and Handling of Pallets: Aiming at the identification problem of barcodes pasted on the bottom of pallets, the AGV blind lifting and pallet handling technology has been developed. Through the integrated positioning of lidar and inertial navigation, accurate handling of unmarked pallets can be realized.
– Dynamic Path Optimization: Based on real-time order flow and storage location data, the ant colony algorithm is applied to dynamically plan the paths of AGVs, increasing the picking efficiency by more than 40%.
III. Optimization of Intelligent Collaborative Management
1. System Collaboration and Information Integration
Through the deep integration of the Enterprise Resource Planning (NC), the Logistics Management System (T1), and the Traceability System, Weixi’er Robot achieves real-time interaction of warehousing, logistics, and production data. The linkage between the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and the Logistics Management System (LMS) increases the inventory turnover rate by 30%, and shortens the order processing time to one-third of that in the traditional mode.
2. Data-Driven Decision Support
By using IoT sensors to collect real-time data such as the temperature and humidity inside the warehouse and the operating status of equipment, and combining with a big data analysis platform, it realizes dynamic inventory prediction, abnormal early warning, and intelligent replenishment. For example, the safety inventory level is reduced by 15% through the demand prediction model, while ensuring an order on-time delivery rate of 99.7%.
IV. Industry Application Value and Enlightenment
1. Efficiency and Cost Optimization
After the implementation of the project, the picking accuracy rate has been increased to 99.9%, the daily average number of processed orders has exceeded 20,000, and the labor cost has been reduced by 65%. The “goods-to-person” picking mode provides a replicable solution for discrete manufacturing industries, especially having significant advantages in scenarios with multiple SKUs and small batches.
2. Standardization and Scalability
The system adopts a modular design, which is compatible with the upgrading and transformation of existing warehousing facilities. Its technical architecture has passed the ISO 22301:2019 Supply Chain Resilience Certification, providing a standardized reference for the construction of industry automation systems.
V. Project Benefits
Through technological innovation and process reconstruction, the automatic picking project of Weixi’er Robot has achieved the intelligent upgrade of the logistics link. Key technologies such as multi-box type compatibility and dynamic path optimization have filled the industry gaps. In the future, with the deep integration of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies, the smart logistics system will develop towards a more advanced direction of autonomous decision-making and adaptive optimization, continuously promoting the improvement of supply chain efficiency and resilience.