Honeywell announced Thursday the creation of Honeywell Robotics, an advanced technology center in Pittsburgh that will focus on innovating and developing artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, computer vision, and advanced robotics for use across supply chains.
“Honeywell has been at the forefront of warehouse automation technology for more than 25 years helping customers improve productivity and efficiency,” Pieter Krynauw, president of Honeywell Intelligrated, said. “We are bringing together some of the brightest minds, partnerships, and industry collaborations to create breakthrough technological advancements for customers of all sizes, helping meet the ever-changing demands of consumers.”
The new hub will be led by Joseph Lui, a leader in robotics with expertise in digital data, autonomous technologies, and the industrial Internet of Things (IoT). He previously served as director of Industrial IoT and Automation Technologies, Robotics for Amazon.
“As AI, machine learning, and computer vision become commonplace, Honeywell Robotics will create innovative, breakthrough technologies to help customers alleviate skilled labor shortages, reduce safety risks and eliminate inefficient tasks,” Lui said. “The use of technology – including advanced warehouse execution systems, 3D storage, and sortation solutions to improve capacity and efficiency, and autonomous mobile robots – is just the start of the digital transformation in warehouses.”
Honeywell is also collaborating with AI researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center to develop advanced robotics technologies for distribution centers.