IKEA is bringing its cutting-edge Drón technológia to the Egyesült Államok, with plans to deploy AI-upgraded inventory drones at its Perryville, Maryland distribution center. This move marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s automated stock-counting system, which has already been successfully implemented across Európa, reports The Verge.

24/7 Operation Alongside Human Workers

The new Verity-branded drones are equipped with advanced Mesterséges intelligencia, allowing them to operate around the clock alongside human employees. This represents a major upgrade from previous versions, which were limited to flying during off-hours.

“Flights are pre-scheduled, and the drones use a custom indoor positioning system to navigate higher levels of storage locations,” explains Parag Parekh, IKEA Retail’s chief digital officer.

The drones also feature obstacle detection capabilities, enabling them to reroute and avoid collisions.

Expanding Capabilities

IKEA’s drone fleet currently consists of over 250 units operating in 73 warehouses across nine Countries. The company launched its drone system in partnership with Verity in 2021, steadily expanding its reach throughout Europe.

These aerial assistants are designed to complement human workers by:

Conducting inventory counts
Identifying misplaced items
Reducing ergonomic strain on employees

IKEA is also developing additional functionalities, including the ability to inspect unit loads and storage racks.

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DroneXL’s Take

The integration of AI-powered drones in IKEA’s warehouses represents a significant step forward in the drone industry. This technology demonstrates the potential for drones to enhance efficiency and safety in large-scale logistics operations. As we’ve seen in recent articles about drone applications in retail and warehousing, the use of autonomous aerial systems is becoming increasingly common across various industries.

IKEA’s implementation could serve as a model for other retailers looking to optimize their inventory management processes and improve overall operational efficiency.

Photo courtesy of IKEA

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