Intelligent Warehouse
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Fuyou Network
& Advantech Technology
Advantech Industrial Computer Solutions
Industrial Servers
AI Robotic Arms
Case Background ▼
Background of the case
In the current wave of Industry 4.0 sweeping the globe, intelligent warehousing, as a core link in logistics and supply chain management, is undergoing a profound transformation from traditional models to intelligent and automated systems.
Industrial servers, serving as the “digital brain” of intelligent warehouse systems, carry out core functions such as data processing, algorithm computation, and real-time decision-making. In traditional warehousing scenarios, the efficiency of goods sorting is limited by the speed of manual operations, which can be affected by factors such as fatigue and skill level, leading to delays in order processing and increased error rates. However, industrial servers, by integrating high-performance computing units and AI algorithms, can analyze vast amounts of warehouse data in real-time, including information on goods’ locations, shapes, weights, and order priorities, providing precise command control for AI robotic arms.
The integration of industrial servers with AI robotic arms also significantly enhances the stability and safety of warehouse operations. In cold chain logistics scenarios, intelligent robotic arms, controlled by temperature monitoring modules from industrial servers, can adjust handling speeds in real-time to avoid fluctuations in goods’ temperatures, while using laser radar and ultrasonic sensors to avoid obstacles, thereby reducing the risk of contamination from human operations. In the pharmaceutical industry, intelligent warehouse systems supported by industrial servers ensure that the storage environment for medicines meets GMP standards through humidity monitoring and temperature control technology, preventing spoilage due to moisture.
With the maturity of 5G, edge computing, and multimodal large model technologies, industrial servers will further empower AI robotic arms to handle more complex tasks and make autonomous decisions. For example, enhancing the tactile perception capabilities of robotic arms through electronic skin technology allows them to gently grasp fragile items; or utilizing digital twin technology to create virtual warehouse models to optimize the operational paths of robotic arms in advance. It is foreseeable that the collaborative innovation between industrial servers and AI robotic arms will continue to drive intelligent warehousing towards greater efficiency, precision, and sustainability, injecting new vitality into global supply chain management.
Case Sharing ▼
Scenario Application
Integrating AI technology into robotic arms can improve the success rate of robotic arm movements in three stages: programming, operation, and maintenance. Typically, multiple robotic arms are paired with an industrial server on the production line, where the industrial-grade server can process various data related to the operation of the robotic arms.
After using Advantech’s overall solution, the AI robotic arms have the following improvements:
Combining industrial servers that support AI applications with robotic technology allows for real-time decision-making at the edge, reducing the network, storage, and analysis load of the entire intelligent manufacturing facility.
Solution Architecture ▼
Schema Structure
Recommended Products for the Case
Advantech
SKY-640V2
4U Rackmount Intel® Xeon® Scalable GPU Server, Supporting 4x PCIe x16 Double-Deck Cards Plus 3x PCIe x8 Single-Deck Cards
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24-48V redundant DC power input, 1 relay output
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Processor: 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
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Memory: 16x DDR4 3200 MHz ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM / Intel® Optane™ up to 2TB capacity
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Remote Management: Supports IPMI functionality
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Expansion: Supports 4 * PCIe x16 double-deck cards + 2 * PCIe x8 single-deck FH/HL cards + 1 * PCIe x8 card
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PSU: 2000W 1+1 redundant power supply, 80 PLUS Platinum certified
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3 x 12CM system fans, easy to maintain
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