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IKEA Expands Use of AI-Powered Drones in Europe and North America

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-22T11:09:39.230072+05:30

- IKEA is rolling out AI-powered drones to more distribution centres in Europe and North America to automate stock inventory and improve employee wellbeing. - Developed with Verity, these drones will start deployment at the Distribution Centre Perryville, IKEA US, and can identify and photograph product storage locations using AI algorithms. - The drones are pre-scheduled and equipped with obstacle detection to avoid collisions, allowing for continuous inventory checks without disrupting workflows. - Successful testing at the Winterslag Distribution Centre in Belgium has shown the system's effectiveness, with plans to upgrade the drones for unit load and rack inspection. - IKEA's first drone launched in Switzerland in 2021, and now over 250 drones operate across 73 locations in nine countries, aiming to enhance customer experience and workplace ergonomics. Source: [HCA MAG](https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/hr-technology/ikea-expands-use-of-ai-powered-drones-in-europe-north-america/502004)

IKEA is rolling out AI-powered drones to more distribution centres in Europe and North America to automate stock inventory and improve employee wellbeing.
Developed with Verity, these drones will start deployment at the Distribution Centre Perryville, IKEA US, and can identify and photograph product storage locations using AI algorithms.
The drones are pre-scheduled and equipped with obstacle detection to avoid collisions, allowing for continuous inventory checks without disrupting workflows.
Successful testing at the Winterslag Distribution Centre in Belgium has shown the system's effectiveness, with plans to upgrade the drones for unit load and rack inspection.
IKEA's first drone launched in Switzerland in 2021, and now over 250 drones operate across 73 locations in nine countries, aiming to enhance customer experience and workplace ergonomics.

Source: HCA MAG

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