OSARO partners with INNOTECH to build picking robots for Rohto Pharma
Smarter robots means smarter supply chains
As robots become increasingly adept at handling complex tasks, companies with specialized skillsets are collaborating to optimize specific tasks within the supply chain. Case in point: Rohto, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company is building a next-generation smart factory; intelligent robots capable of consistently identifying and picking bottles on the production line are key to making this possible.
OSARO has been selected by the overall solutions integrator, INNOTECH, to provide AI-powered software that will give the robots the special skills needed to identify and pick Rohto Pharma's products. OSARO automation systems bring together advanced machine learning for object recognition with powerful control software that adapts to customer data and environments.
The company’s robotic piece-picking solution is optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. By automating the picking of bottle products, one of the most labor-intensive tasks in the production process, with robots, the collaboration aims to reduce the workload and improve productivity at the Rohto factory.
“We are honored to have OSARO’s picking technology recognized by the next-generation smart factory of Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. We believe that the ability to integrate with existing equipment is a great advantage to create a new model case for Japan’s future factories and warehouses.”
“We have been conducting basic experiments with Rohto Pharmaceutical using robots that incorporate OSARO’s AI software. In the future, INNOTECH will continue to speed up the integration of OSARO’s software technology into Rohto’s production process to make it more effective and efficient.”
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