Think Outside the Robots: Enhancing AMR-Assisted Picking with World-Class Logistics Expertise

Most autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions focus solely on the robots, implying that "more is better." However, simply adding robots won't guarantee an efficient or profitable logistics operation. That's why Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment was engineered to "think outside the robots" and deliver a more holistic, innovative approach to automation. This cutting-edge ecosystem optimizes person-to-goods workflows to achieve the lowest cost per pick—all while reducing robot fleet sizes by up to 30%.

The Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment ecosystem was specifically created to maximize the potential of AMR-assisted picking through a powerful threefold strategy that enables workers to pick more items in less time while minimizing operational costs:

Utilization Balance: Achieve cost-effective accumulation by buffering with inexpensive detachable carts instead of relying on additional robots or labor. This approach significantly reduces the need for a larger fleet of robots.
More Cubic Capacity: Detachable carts eliminate AMR wait times, increase pick density, and allow for 150% to 300% more capacity compared to AMR solutions with integrated payloads. This capability reduces the required number of robots by up to 30%.
Optimized Pick Paths: Workers and robots always operate in perfect synchrony with orchestrated work assignments, ensuring there's never a robot waiting for a picker or a picker waiting for a robot.

At the heart of this ecosystem is Zebra's Team Intelligence methodology, exclusive to Zebra Robotics Automation. This methodology precisely coordinates each picker with a team of robots, creating a seamless, directed workflow that enables workers to pick more items in less time. The result? Higher throughput, lower cost per unit, and better-informed operational decision-making.

Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment redefines AMR technology by combining smart automation, human collaboration, and detachable cart flexibility to deliver faster profits and greater efficiency—all with fewer robots.

To see how this revolutionary milestone in AMR-assisted picking can transform your operations, check out this short video, "Think Outside the Robots," featuring insights from the team behind its design.