Efficient counting of pallets in the external warehouse: using predefined flight routes, the drone records the pallets in the external warehouse from different perspectives (bird's eye view, top view, side view). The different viewing angles enable robust detection and minimize errors due to concealment.
Automated stocktaking with AI
Problem definition
Traditional stocktaking is a time-consuming and error-prone process. They require numerous employees who often spend several days manually counting and documenting stock.
This method leads to inaccurate results, business interruptions and delays the entire business process.
Technical solution
The combination of AI-powered image recognition and modern drone technology significantly automates the inventory process. A process that previously took several people and working days can now be carried out by a single person using a drone. The employee starts a pre-planned autonomous drone flight and the artificial intelligence then calculates the inventory.
AI-supported inventory calculation: The images captured by the drone are analyzed by AI software. Thanks to object recognition and counting, this recognizes the number of storage units, identifies different types and even determines the loading status. Using information stored in the inventory management system, the AI can calculate the total stock and the value of the stored goods.
Precise positioning with GPS technology: The drones use GPS in conjunction with image recognition to determine the exact location of the products on the company premises down to the centimetre. This information can be used to optimize warehousing and logistics processes.
Seamless integration into existing systems: The data obtained from the drone inventory is integrated directly into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, creating an automated and digital workflow and eliminating the need for manual data entry.
Minimization of human effort: A process that used to take an entire team several days can now be carried out by a single person with a drone. This frees up employee resources that can be used for more value-adding tasks.
Advantages and benefits
- Time savings: Significant reduction in time spent on stocktaking.
- Increased accuracy: Minimization of counting errors compared to manual stocktaking.
- Reduced costs: Reduction in personnel costs, avoidance of errors and faster completion of stocktaking.
- Improved safety: Drones can reach areas that are difficult to access without employees having to perform dangerous tasks.
- Flexibility: Drones can be used quickly and easily for regular, demand-oriented and short-term inventories.
- Optimized warehousing: Accurate location data enables more efficient warehouse organization and management.
