Vanderlande and Hai Robotics are collaborating on mobile robots to handle cases and totes. Source: Vanderlande
Warehouse operators and third-party logistics providers are turning to automation to be more efficient, flexible, and competitive in the face of accelerating customer demand, labor shortages, and trade disruptions. Mobile robots are a key part of the solution, enabling faster order fulfillment.
What are the considerations for adopting, scaling, and managing fleets of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), self-driving forklifts, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)? How do they work with existing processes, products, and staffers?
In this free webinar at 12:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, industry experts will explain how the latest mobile robots are improving productivity, inventory management, and safety. They will also discuss how these systems and the software to optimize them are addressing a widening range of material handling applications.
As mobile robots get both smarter and more specialized, attendees can learn about:
- How to identify workflows to automate, from induction and picking to palletizing
- Mobile robot options, such as heavy-duty AMRs, goods-to-person (G2P) shuttles, very narrow aisle (VNA) lifts, and mobile manipulators
- How some mobile robots offer alternatives to automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
- The role of orchestration software and interoperability with other equipment
- The importance of knowing your environment and keeping humans “in the loop”
- How mobile robots are enabling greater visibility, saving money, and providing data for digital twins and AI
Register now to attend and ask questions live during this panel discussion! It will be available on demand after the broadcast.
About the experts on mobile robots
Jake Heldenberg is the director of sales engineering for North American warehouse solutions at Vanderlande. He helps organizations — including retailers in the general merchandise, food, and apparel industries — address their materials handling challenges with the right automation at the right time.
With extensive experience across the parcel and warehousing markets, Heldenberg brings a deep understanding of customer needs and operational intricacies.
A well-known thought leader in the industry, Jake is a frequent speaker at industry events and regularly shares expert insights to respected publications for supply chain professionals.
George Peach is an experienced advisor to distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities that have a need to advance operations with robotics and automation. Throughout his career, Peach has helped more than 110 companies successfully elevate their facilities operations — reducing operating costs and increasing workflow speed and efficiency.
Before joining Hai Robotics in 2024, George served at recognized companies including Dematic and Veritiv Corp., where he built a deep understanding of holistic supply chain operations, from trucking and transportation to warehouse and DC workflows.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain from Georgia Southern University.
Eugene Demaitre, moderator, is the editorial director for robotics at WTWH Media, which produces Automated Warehouse, The Robot Report, the Robotics Summit & Expo, and RoboBusiness. Prior to working for WTWH Media, he was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, and Robotics Business Review.
Demaitre has participated in conferences worldwide, as well as spoken on numerous webcasts and podcasts. He is always interested in learning more about robotics. Gene has a master’s from the George Washington University and lives in the Boston area.
This webinar is sponsored by E80 Group, Beckhoff, SEW Eurodrive, Belden, and Teledyne FLIR IIS.
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