Third Wave Automation’s Post

"We're putting the 'rapid' in deployment" Automation deployment stories strike fear into hearts and minds, almost as well as campfire ghost stories. That's because after all the evaluation, conversations, and decisions made to move a solution forward, the future of actual deployment may seem somewhat fuzzy. For our customers, we've been able to integrate and deploy in weeks - NOT months. → So what makes Third Wave Automation different in this regard? 1. We believe that deployment should not be painful or riddled with delays. That's why we focus on preparation beforehand by engaging with your teams: IT, infrastructure, and on-site operations for the facility. 2. Our technology allows us to map your facility very quickly and provides tooling for configs for faster setup. If there is anyone on our team who sees real customer benefits, impact delivered through smooth deployment, and real speed of setup, it's our VP of Operations Jennifer Brown. → Check out the video below and hear her thoughts on why we can provide rapid integration and deployment to our customers without the usual scary stories. Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"What pallet types can your solution handle?" When it comes to automation, each warehouse brings their own set of challenges to overcome, based on the existing environment. One of those common considerations is pallet type. With our Shared Autonomy Platform, the autonomous TWA Reach and remote operator work together, sharing the division of responsibility as needed, to get the move completed. Pallet Types We Support ✔ GMA Grade A ✔ CHEP But wait, THERE'S MORE (watch the video). → Hear from our Director of Product Solutions Michael Myers on ALL the pallet types we currently support and why it's a differentiator. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"We've taken #LiDAR SLAM to the next level" When it comes to TWA Reach autonomous forklifts, being able to "see" is key to safe and efficient operation. Using their Ouster 3D LiDAR enabled eyesight, they can even see around the corner and other areas that a manual operator cannot. ✔ LiDAR (light detection and ranging) ✔ SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) While other solutions may use 2D, the benefit of 3D is that our TWA Reach uses all 128 planes, creating millions of data points, and allowing for seamless navigation in its environment. → Check out the video below and hear how our Director of Sales Nicholas (Nic) Temple describes the benefits of not just navigation, but also reduced costs. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"Autonomous charging is going to be a big part of what we provide in the future" Our Director of Product Solutions Michael Myers joined Kevin Lawton, CLTD of The New Warehouse in the Resonant Link booth to discuss automation and the future of expanding fleet capabilities. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"This is a unique feature on the Third Wave Reach truck" Do you know how forklifts receive specific load ratings and capacity ratings? ✔ They're based on the max weight that the forklift would be able to carry and also the maximum dimensions (based on the horizontal and vertical center of gravity for the payload). With our TWA Reach autonomous forklift, we use FRAMOS 3D cameras to help dimension payloads. This allows the forklift to know exactly how tall/wide the payload is. Then, that information is run against the specs of the forklift to ensure that the payload is safe to get picked up. → When it is picked up, two more things happen. Hear what those are directly from our Product Safety Officer - Vinay Balan (watch the video) as he elaborates on the payload evaluation process and what that means from a safety perspective. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #TWAReach

"Can your robot forklift only detect an object or does it know what the object is, to react accordingly?" A warehouse is a dynamic working environment and safety is even more paramount when autonomy is involved. ✔ How dynamic are the TWA Reach's #adaptability skills compared to other systems in the market? Well, if 2D Lidar is a tripwire and 3D Lidar is a visual storyteller... The TWA Reach not only has a 360 degree view, but it also employs object detection AND recognition AND avoidance. ✔ "At Third Wave Automation...we take into consideration what is happening around our machine as much as what it's doing at any given time" - Matt Willis (Head of Product) → What does that mean for you? Hear the answer directly from Matt (watch video below) as he discusses the unique capabilities of the TWA Reach - making decisions based on the the type of object near it and what this means for a business, beyond only safety gains. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #TWAReach

"Solving the labor shortage without a 1:1 solution" Let's be very real. The labor shortage is a challenge that's not going away any time soon. ✔︎ In fact, a search on Glassdoor Jobs reveals there are 34,456 open forklift operator positions in the U.S. currently. While there are many automated solutions in the market, our Shared Autonomy Platform offers 2 key differences compared to other solutions involving a remote operator. 1. We believe in letting the robot do most of the heavy lifting and allowing the remote operator to intervene ONLY when needed (while teaching the reach forklift over time). 2. Our remote operators do not work in a 1:1 manner. They have the capability to manage a fleet of 7-10 autonomous forklifts. → So, rather than just stopgap, we're landing and expanding on the labor problem. If there is anyone on our team who sees real customer challenges, impact delivered through smooth deployment, and remote operator "fanout" capabilities, it's our VP of Operations Jennifer Brown. → Hear her thoughts on stability and repeatability delivered in production (watch the video) Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #laborshortage

"What's your key differentiator?" Our team hears this question quite a bit when it comes to operational warehouse leaders trying to solve for the challenges in their facilities. "The Shared Autonomy Platform" That's what makes us different. A hybrid approach where autonomous forklifts play harmoniously, while a remote operator conducts the symphony with up to 7-10 reach forklifts per concert. The forklifts stop and ask for help, so that the operator can make a decision on the best next step or fully takeover if needed. All of this data is captured and the forklifts learn from the operator over time. Constant continuous improvement. Hear how our Co-Founder/CEO Arshan Poursohi explains it. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #forkliftsafetyday #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"And now, a message and demonstration on safety" Today is a very important day in our industry - Happy National Forklift Safety Day! This is the 11th holiday anniversary and it's observed with a focus on operator safety training and forklift safety practices. While this holiday centers on manual forklift operation and the surrounding safety practices, as a robotics company deploying autonomous reach forklifts, we have an obligation for how our solution behaves in and out of the warehouse. → Did you know 1 in 6 workplace deaths involves a forklift operator or warehouse associate? Safety is non-negotiable and our TWA Reach is designed to react and act differently based on what it detects. So, when we recorded this special holiday message with our Product Safety Officer - Vinay Balan and Lead Autonomy Operator - John Gair, Jr., it was also an opportunity to demonstrate how our solution behaves when moving autonomously, speeding up to continue down the aisle to its next move, and then detecting a person ... Safety is one of our core values. It was an "eat your own dog food" moment. A big thank you to Vinay for demonstrating the importance of safety and John for reminding us that safety impact goes beyond the 4 walls. ︎✔︎ Celebrate today by implementing and maintaining a safety plan in your organization that includes regular training, routine equipment inspections, and safety protocols. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #forkliftsafetyday #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"We're out there solving real challenges" New #technology and #innovation is always exciting but hype deflates when reality sets in with its own tests. That's why our focus on the Shared Autonomy Platform has continually delivered for customers with its hybrid approach. Let the autonomous reach forklift(s) do most of the heavy lifting (pun intended) and keep the human in the loop to assist only when needed. With labor shortage still a very real problem affecting supply chain and logistics, solve for productivity challenges while tackling OpEx at the same time. Deployments of any new tech is always worrisome...but with the TWA Reach, whether you connect to your #WMS or not, it can be deployed quickly (we map out your facility, add localization, and deploy) within weeks, not months... all without any additional navigational infrastructure costs/additions. Oh, and it's offered in a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model so you can scale accordingly while maintaining flexibility. Check out the video below (actual customer site) and hear what our CFO Simon Biddiscombe has to say about how customers find benefit. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts