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Third Wave Automation Announces Dynamic Fleet Management Solution to Drive Shared Autonomy in Warehouse OperationsNow Commercially Available, the Armada Fleet Management System Supports Remote Operations of Multi-Mode Forklifts, Improved Workflow and Real-Time Insights on Materials Handling Movement UNION CITY, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Wave Automation, provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts powered by Shared Autonomy, today announced the commercial availability of its Armada Fleet Management System (FMS), the central interface for the company's Shared Autonomy Platform. Third Wave Automation is the first company to offer proactive collision avoidance and tools to minimize the time it takes to address delays that could impact pallet movement and throughput. The Armada FMS enables a single operator to safely and effectively manage multiple TWA Reach and TWA Extended Reach forklifts simultaneously. Operators can execute and monitor workflows, and configure warehouse zones dynamically, all while integrating seamlessly with other warehouse management systems. Third Wave Automation's Shared Autonomy Platform streamlines warehouse operations, dramatically increasing worker efficiency and safety. "Third Wave Automation is driving smarter automation in the warehouse with its AI-powered Shared Autonomy Platform. However, this would not be possible without an intelligent fleet management system that provides a powerful connection between remote operators and the autonomous forklifts on the warehouse floor," said Arshan Poursohi, Third Wave Automation's co-founder and CEO. "Our Armada FMS is fundamental to achieving our customers' performance goals, providing a single interface through which remote operators can monitor the forklift fleet performance on the warehouse floor." Addressing Challenges of Warehouse Operators Third Wave Automation directly addresses these issues with its Shared Autonomy Platform, comprising the TWA Reach line of forklifts – which operate in four modes: fully autonomous, remote assist, remote operation and traditional manual operation – using Armada FMS. As the forklifts are deployed, Armada FMS enables warehouse supervisors and operators to benefit from:
Third Wave Automation Shared Autonomy solutions are being used by a range of companies, from smaller regional warehouse operators like Holman Logistics to global logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide. Armada at The Automate Conference More information also can be found on the Third Wave Automation website, by emailing [email protected] or calling 877-367-5538 (877-FORK-LFT). About Third Wave Automation Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create its Shared Autonomy Platform, Third Wave Automation's Armada Fleet Management System provides the visibility and tools needed to effectively manage fleets of automated high-reach forklifts and respond to edge cases in a timely and effective manner. The Third Wave Automation solution easily integrates into existing workflows without costly infrastructure changes commonly required by traditional automation solutions. Customers immediately realize the benefits from day one. For more information, visit thirdwave.ai. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/third-wave-automation-announces-dynamic-fleet-management-solution-to-drive-shared-autonomy-in-warehouse-operations-302132668.html SOURCE Third Wave Automation |