SPOTLIGHT > Picavi Pick-By-Vision: Picavi’s pick-by-vision system uses smart glasses to visually guide workers through order picking processes. Interactions with the software are controllable via voice commands. Picavi offers its user interface not only on smart glasses but also on managed devices, smartphones, and tablets so warehouse managers have a single point of contact for the software infrastructure of their wearables. [ IN FOCUS ] Wearables and Hands-free Solutions
> Honeywell CW45: The CW45 wearable computer from Honeywell offers a low-profile, 4.7-inch HD display and comes with accessories. Built on Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform, the device improves productivity by ergonomically presenting the workflow information at the point of activity and integrating the tools
> BackX: The BackX exoskeleton from Ottobock lets logistics associates move loads more easily while retaining flexibility. The exoskeleton reduces the load on the lower back by an average of 60% during lifting tasks, while allowing for a high degree of freedom of movement so that employees can perform activities such as operating forklift trucks and climbing stairs. Logistics provider DB Schenker is using the BackX model at several logistics centers.
> German Bionic Exoskeleton: The smart exoskeleton from German Bionic provides up to 66 pounds of support per lifting movement. The exoskeleton can be integrated into companies’ digital workflows through the German Bionic IO platform, which displays their safety and ergonomic data.
needed for warehouse workers to perform the job at hand.
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