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What data is needed for picking robots and automated order picking, what to compare and how to plan a test.
This is a methodological analysis of a possible inquiry, not a report on a completed project, delivery or implementation.
Where an inquiry starts
Product shape, position variation, gripping and vision performance, flow speed and handling rules for missed items.
Describe the existing process, constraints and selection criterion. Record unknown data as questions rather than substituting assumptions.
What to compare
- Suitability for the task and operating conditions.
- Solution scope and each participant’s responsibilities.
- Integration, maintenance, consumables and spare parts.
- Documents and available tests confirming key parameters.
Five stages
- Scouting: where to find approaches and providers.
- Research: which criteria and risks determine the choice.
- Search: which options meet the baseline data.
- Selection: how to compare evidence and constraints.
- Testing: what to check before purchase.
How to document status
For an actual project, the date, current stage, verified information and next step are specified separately. This analysis makes no claims about a customer, price, schedule, delivery or achieved impact.