Gather AI, a Pittsburgh based provider of inventory intelligence drones and automation offerings, has announced a new customer, Bosma Enterprises, Indiana's largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired.
The announcement comes during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Gather drones move autonomously through warehouses
Bosma delivers business offerings including warehousing, contract packaging, light manufacturing, product assembly and more. Bosma also offers rehabilitation services, job training and employment programs to people experiencing vision loss.
Labor research says that 70% of Americans who are blind or visually impaired are not employed. With a staff that is over 50% blind or visually impaired, Bosma gives its employees the opportunity to pursue financial independence and be productive citizens.
Bosma has implemented the Gather AI offering in their warehouse to enhance warehouse productivity and efficiency. Gather says its technology is easy to install and intuitive to use, automating manual inventory processes and data analysis through the use of autonomous drones and advanced computer vision technology.
“Gather AI helps with maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the year,” said Jeffrey Mittman, president and CEO of Bosma Enterprises. “I’m excited to be able to have this new technology available for employees that create the opportunity for diverse jobs within our company. Technology can fill the gap when someone loses their vision. The drones are a perfect example of technology making the overall process effective for everyone and are accessible to someone who is blind. Gather AI allows Bosma to create new skills and employment opportunities.”
With Gather AI, artificial intelligence software enables drones to fly autonomously through warehouses with no GPS, WiFi or infrastructure changes needed. The machine learning algorithm analyzes inventory pictures and is able to read and interpret barcodes, lot codes, text, expiration dates, case counts and occupancy information. Gather says this data is exactly what warehouse operators need to compare the real-time physical inventory with what is digitally stored in the warehouse management system (WMS).
Now, any Bosma employee trained to use the technology can participate in the cycle counting and inventory management processes, as Gather AI’s accessible offering contains voiceover and screen magnification capabilities. The voiceover function allows the operator to hear the commands necessary to set up a drone mission, launch the drone, and land the drone if necessary. Gather AI’s drone flight automation takes care of the rest.
“We aim to make our solution as easy as possible to use,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D. and CEO of Gather AI. “Warehouses today are already under pressure due to various factors including supply chain delays, staff turnover, and more. It’s an honor to be working with Bosma and supporting their mission.”
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