 Seeing is believing
December 2nd 2009
Logistics solutions provider, KNAPP, is in the final development stages of its optically guided picking system, KiSoft VISION, which is expected to be ready for installation early in 2010.
KiSoft VISION’s integrated navigation system guides pickers to each required pick location using special software that superimposes virtual information – such as arrow symbols – directly in the visual field of the operator via a head-mounted display. This software technology is known as ‘augmented reality’.
“The technology is still in the development phase,” explains Craig Rollason, head of sales and marketing for KNAPP UK,“but the final tool will be similar in weight and design to regular glasses.”
At the pick location, the goods to be picked are optically highlighted for the picker and an integrated camera reads barcodes, lot numbers and serial numbers to confirm the pick. “The automatic visual recognition means that accuracy is higher than voice systems,” explains Rollason. More articles from KNAPP UK Ltd: | 
