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Status Future consideration
Created by Steve Branch
Created on Jun 7, 2023

Automatic bot timeout and return to drop-off after configurable time limit when batch-picking

If a bot has at least one completed pick, they would like the bot to timeout and return to drop-off after a configurable amount of time.

Problem/opportunity trying to be solved

Amazon requested this feature in a batch-picking environment. They are concerned with long cycle times and bots dwelling excessively long times. If a bot has at least one completed pick, they would like the bot to timeout and return to drop-off after a configurable amount of time. It would return the standard PickComplete message at dropoff that reports the completed and uncompleted work.

Quantify the problem/opportunity

The benefit to the client is unclear other than they prefer this passive self-management approach to actively managing it by chasing down dwelling bots. The benefit to Locus is this client has many similiar buildings that would require 100+ bots each.

What is the root cause of the problem/opportunity

Bots dwelling excessively because they are abandoned or not seen.

Customer need date Jan 1, 2024
Urgent request No
Report Tag Contingent to Sale
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    Neil Bentley
    Jun 11, 2023

    Is this necessary to win the deal?