Honeywell, Stereolabs introduce mobile solution for logistics measurement
According to the official press release, the system is designed to assist in planning deliveries and optimising transport efficiency.
'Products stored in a warehouse and transported on a truck contain a wealth of data, from weight and size to the item's name, expiration date and warning label on the box,' said David Barker, President of Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services.
The release added that the solution integrates Stereolabs' stereoscopic cameras, used as a vision-based artificial intelligence perception system to assess product dimensions, with Honeywell's SwiftDecoder software which captures barcode data and other written information.
'Finding a way to capture this data in one place and use it effectively to streamline processes presents a challenge for many operations,' added Barker.
Shifting from manual to mobile systems
At present, many logistics providers rely on manual processes, such as tape measures and weigh scales, or fixed conveyor-based scan tunnels. In contrast, the new mobile solution enables operators to capture data without being restricted to static systems.
The joint product integrates the ZED stereoscopic camera from Stereolabs with Honeywell's barcode decoding software to extract weight and dimension data. This information is uploaded to a central database, allowing companies to plan trailer loading and monitor goods in real time.
'Integrating Honeywell's SwiftDecoder software together with our ZED cameras and advanced perception stack was a smooth and efficient process,' said Olivier Braun, Chief Product Officer at Stereolabs.
He added that the company is now able to deliver an all-in-one data capture solution — combining product dimensions, barcode data, optical character recognition information and high-quality imagery — that is ready for integration into any
warehouse management system
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