Third Wave Automation

"This is a unique feature on the Third Wave Reach truck" Do you know how forklifts receive specific load ratings and capacity ratings? ✔ They're based on the max weight that the forklift would be able to carry and also the maximum dimensions (based on the horizontal and vertical center of gravity for the payload). With our TWA Reach autonomous forklift, we use FRAMOS 3D cameras to help dimension payloads. This allows the forklift to know exactly how tall/wide the payload is. Then, that information is run against the specs of the forklift to ensure that the payload is safe to get picked up. → When it is picked up, two more things happen. Hear what those are directly from our Product Safety Officer - Vinay Balan (watch the video) as he elaborates on the payload evaluation process and what that means from a safety perspective. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #TWAReach

"Can your robot forklift only detect an object or does it know what the object is, to react accordingly?" A warehouse is a dynamic working environment and safety is even more paramount when autonomy is involved. ✔ How dynamic are the TWA Reach's #adaptability skills compared to other systems in the market? Well, if 2D Lidar is a tripwire and 3D Lidar is a visual storyteller... The TWA Reach not only has a 360 degree view, but it also employs object detection AND recognition AND avoidance. ✔ "At Third Wave Automation...we take into consideration what is happening around our machine as much as what it's doing at any given time" - Matt Willis (Head of Product) → What does that mean for you? Hear the answer directly from Matt (watch video below) as he discusses the unique capabilities of the TWA Reach - making decisions based on the the type of object near it and what this means for a business, beyond only safety gains. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #TWAReach

"Solving the labor shortage without a 1:1 solution" Let's be very real. The labor shortage is a challenge that's not going away any time soon. ✔︎ In fact, a search on Glassdoor Jobs reveals there are 34,456 open forklift operator positions in the U.S. currently. While there are many automated solutions in the market, our Shared Autonomy Platform offers 2 key differences compared to other solutions involving a remote operator. 1. We believe in letting the robot do most of the heavy lifting and allowing the remote operator to intervene ONLY when needed (while teaching the reach forklift over time). 2. Our remote operators do not work in a 1:1 manner. They have the capability to manage a fleet of 7-10 autonomous forklifts. → So, rather than just stopgap, we're landing and expanding on the labor problem. If there is anyone on our team who sees real customer challenges, impact delivered through smooth deployment, and remote operator "fanout" capabilities, it's our VP of Operations Jennifer Brown. → Hear her thoughts on stability and repeatability delivered in production (watch the video) Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #laborshortage

"What's your key differentiator?" Our team hears this question quite a bit when it comes to operational warehouse leaders trying to solve for the challenges in their facilities. "The Shared Autonomy Platform" That's what makes us different. A hybrid approach where autonomous forklifts play harmoniously, while a remote operator conducts the symphony with up to 7-10 reach forklifts per concert. The forklifts stop and ask for help, so that the operator can make a decision on the best next step or fully takeover if needed. All of this data is captured and the forklifts learn from the operator over time. Constant continuous improvement. Hear how our Co-Founder/CEO Arshan Poursohi explains it. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #forkliftsafetyday #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"And now, a message and demonstration on safety" Today is a very important day in our industry - Happy National Forklift Safety Day! This is the 11th holiday anniversary and it's observed with a focus on operator safety training and forklift safety practices. While this holiday centers on manual forklift operation and the surrounding safety practices, as a robotics company deploying autonomous reach forklifts, we have an obligation for how our solution behaves in and out of the warehouse. → Did you know 1 in 6 workplace deaths involves a forklift operator or warehouse associate? Safety is non-negotiable and our TWA Reach is designed to react and act differently based on what it detects. So, when we recorded this special holiday message with our Product Safety Officer - Vinay Balan and Lead Autonomy Operator - John Gair, Jr., it was also an opportunity to demonstrate how our solution behaves when moving autonomously, speeding up to continue down the aisle to its next move, and then detecting a person ... Safety is one of our core values. It was an "eat your own dog food" moment. A big thank you to Vinay for demonstrating the importance of safety and John for reminding us that safety impact goes beyond the 4 walls. ︎✔︎ Celebrate today by implementing and maintaining a safety plan in your organization that includes regular training, routine equipment inspections, and safety protocols. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #forkliftsafetyday #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"We're out there solving real challenges" New #technology and #innovation is always exciting but hype deflates when reality sets in with its own tests. That's why our focus on the Shared Autonomy Platform has continually delivered for customers with its hybrid approach. Let the autonomous reach forklift(s) do most of the heavy lifting (pun intended) and keep the human in the loop to assist only when needed. With labor shortage still a very real problem affecting supply chain and logistics, solve for productivity challenges while tackling OpEx at the same time. Deployments of any new tech is always worrisome...but with the TWA Reach, whether you connect to your #WMS or not, it can be deployed quickly (we map out your facility, add localization, and deploy) within weeks, not months... all without any additional navigational infrastructure costs/additions. Oh, and it's offered in a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model so you can scale accordingly while maintaining flexibility. Check out the video below (actual customer site) and hear what our CFO Simon Biddiscombe has to say about how customers find benefit. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"What does your solution do? Keep it brief." Explaining the pieces of our Shared Autonomy Platform and how our autonomous reach forklifts deliver customer success can be layers of information. But, for those just starting on their journey or already in progress with a desire to discover more, we've created this TWA Solutions Brief. ✔︎ What does Third Wave Automation do? ✔︎ What is the Shared Autonomy Platform? ✔︎ Deployments, ROI, Pricing (RaaS) ✔︎ Armada Fleet Management System ✔︎ Perception & Safety Systems → Ungated content. Feel free to share. ----------------------------------------- Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts #ArmadaFMS

"And the survey says..." The recent 2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey conducted by Peerless Research Group, in conjunction with MHI: The Association That Makes Supply Chains Work and The Robotics Group produced some interesting findings. Since the original survey in 2022 to ---> 2024 → 40% - no plans to use robots in the future (2022) → 23% - currently using robots (2022) → 46% - plan to use robots (2024) → 8% - no plans to use robots in the future (2024) What a significant leap in only two years! ⍰ What best describes your organization’s use of robotic automation systems and/or autonomous mobile robots in your warehouses, distribution centers and/or manufacturing operations? → 46% - we currently use one or more type of robots (2024) → 33% - we plan to use robots within the next 3 years (2024) Watch the video below for the full results to the question. #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"Chances are, you've met one of them" When it comes to our Shared Autonomy Platform and autonomous reach forklift solutions, if you wanted to learn more or become a customer, chances are you've spoken with one of these two experts on our team. Nicholas (Nic) Temple (Director of Sales) and Michael Myers (Director of Product Solutions) recognize and can validate that no two warehouses are alike. Each has their own set of challenges to overcome. A lot of solutions can solve a problem, but optimal solutions deploy easily, require no additional add-ons/surprises, and deliver on ROI when they say they will. It's a key reason we focus on specific applications to continually ensure maximal delivery. Be a jack of all trades, master of none.. or be excellent for key applications. ✔︎ Our solution is optimized for full pallet putaway, picking, and replenishment movements in selective racking At the Automate 2024 show in Chicago hosted by A3 - Association for Advancing Automation, we had a chance to see a lot of cobots. As Nic points out in the video, the "magic" of the application really begins when the integrator implements for the application. Similarly, we're adding "magic" by understanding the needs of our prospective customers first, making sure we're a right fit, and as Mike points out....understanding their internal readiness for a deployment. "Scary, delayed, massive downtime, cost overrun" are not adjectives used to describe our solution joining the field. Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts

"Do you see what I see?" asked the TWA Reach. Chances are, probably not. Our TWA Reach autonomous forklifts are equipped with a robust sensor suite designed to see the things you or any operator cannot see.... like around the corner. That's because our CLARK Material Handling Company reach trucks are equipped with Ouster 3D Lidars and FRAMOS 3D Cameras, coupled with advanced #AI and #MachineLearning, to provide scans with rich 3D renderings. We're talking millions of individual data points. Millions and millions. And if you ask our Head of Product Matt Willis when we started using such a robust sensor suite, he'll tell you "Since the dawn of time"...which is figurative speak for we were one of the first and it's been years of data collection, delivering real insights. So, we're delighted to see AMR providers recently announcing their usage of 3D Lidars because, at the end of the day, it translates to safer operations. 2D Lidar is a visual tripwire, 3D Lidar is a storyteller.... within centimeter level accuracy. Add 3D Cameras to the mix and you'll see (watch the video) lightning fast object detection, recognition, and avoidance capabilities. Better navigation without any additional navigation infrastructure required. Better safety on the floor... all while keeping the operator out of harm's way. Another piece of the Shared Autonomy Platform. Want to learn more without a sales pitch? 1. Message us directly on this page 2. Reach out to [email protected] #warehouseautomation #industrialautomation #sharedautonomyplatform #autonomousforklifts