[News] Why Visual Displays Are Becoming the Most Effective Tool for Picking in Smart Warehouses

Operations managers overseeing warehousing services, transportation logistics and omni-channel fulfillment share a common set of challenges.
How can I solve mispicks and make my warehouse workers more efficient while picking?
What’s the best mobile picking solution that integrates into my WMS?
How can I reduce employee turnover in my warehouse and improve operational efficiency?
Modern warehouse operations are often defined by the efficiency of the tools used on the floor. Companies looking to enhance warehouse productivity, efficiency and worker safety are in a constant cycle of refining fulfillment processes and integrating automation into their operations. In recent years, voice picking systems provided an excellent hands-free approach, but as robotic picking comes to the fore, companies are needing more interactive levels of human-centric integration across their systems, augmenting their workforce to adapt in real time to operational challenges.

The table below presents key pros and cons across factors like usability, speed, comfort, and operational efficiency between common voice picking systems and headworn visual displays, specifically Vuzix M400 smart glasses. Both aim to streamline order picking by enabling hands-free workflows, but they differ significantly in how they integrate with inventory systems, how they deliver information, and the array of options (onboarding, upskilling, mapping, scanning etc.) they present to operators.

How do voice & vision solutions stack up?


While voice picking remains a proven and reliable method, especially in environments where simplicity and auditory instructions suffice, smart glasses offer more dynamic system feedback and visually rich interface that can significantly enhance accuracy, reduce cognitive load, and improve performance in complex picking scenarios. Their ability to display images, text, and navigation cues directly in the user’s line of sight makes them particularly valuable for training, high-variation tasks, and multilingual environments. As visual technology continues to evolve, smart glasses have become a compelling upgrade to traditional voice-based systems for warehouses aiming to maximize efficiency and adaptability.
 

TrendForce 2024 Near-Eye Display Market Trend and Technology Analysis

Release Date:2024 / 07 / 31

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