With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for cold chain logistics is growing, and the automation and intelligence of the storage system are increasingly demanding. The application of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics has revolutionized the industry. The following is a discussion on the application and challenges of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics.
1. Application of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics
Enhancement of storage efficiency
In cold chain logistics, high-density storage robotics can make full use of the warehouse space and realize the dense storage of goods. At the same time, the robot can quickly and accurately complete the access to the goods, which greatly improves the storage efficiency and reduces the loss of cold chain products.
Protecting food safety
High-density storage robots use precise control technology to ensure the temperature of cold chain products is stable in the process of storing and handling, which effectively prevents food from deteriorating and protects food safety.
Reducing labor costs
The cold chain logistics environment is harsh, and there is a certain degree of risk in manual operation. The application of high-density storage robots can reduce the working time of manual labor in low-temperature environments, reduce labor costs, and improve operational safety.
To realize informationized management
High-density storage robots can realize real-time monitoring, data analysis and tracing of warehoused goods by integrating with the warehouse management system (WMS) to provide informationized management means for cold chain logistics enterprises.
II. Challenges of High-Density Storage Robot Technology in Cold Chain Logistics
Technical Difficulties
Under the cold-chain environment, high-density storage robots need to have a good performance of low-temperature resistance, which puts a lot of pressure on the robot's materials, electronic components and other high requirements. In addition, the robots need to overcome the effects of humidity and frost in cold storage.
Cost investment
The initial investment for the application of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics is large, including the costs of equipment purchase, system construction, and personnel training. For some small and medium-sized enterprises, the cost pressure is higher.
Talent training
The operation and maintenance of high-density storage robotics requires professional technicians, and there is a lack of relevant talents in the market. Enterprises need to increase the training of talents to meet the needs of the development of cold chain logistics automation.
III. Response Strategies and Suggestions
Government, industry, academia and research cooperation
Enterprises can cooperate with scientific research institutes and colleges and universities to jointly research and develop high-density storage robots suitable for the cold-chain environment, and to solve the technical problems.
Policy support
The government can introduce relevant policies to encourage cold chain logistics enterprises to adopt high-density storage robotics and reduce the pressure on the cost of enterprises.
Talent cultivation and introduction
Enterprises should pay attention to talent cultivation, and build up a professional technical team through internal training and external recruitment.
In short, the application of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics has a wide range of prospects. Facing the challenges, enterprises, government and all walks of life should make joint efforts to promote the wide application of high-density storage robotics in cold chain logistics and contribute to the rapid development of cold chain logistics industry in China.
