By leveraging AI-driven robotic solutions, Hörmann Intralogistics is enhancing its AutoStore portfolio and increasing efficiency in its intralogistics projects. The system integrator has entered into a partnership with Sereact to take automation in AutoStore systems to the next level with advanced picking robots. Customers will benefit from faster processes, greater flexibility, and more efficient warehouse logistics.
"Our customers increasingly demand more powerful and easy-to-integrate automation solutions. With Sereact's AI technology, we can meet these requirements and offer businesses new opportunities for more efficient storage and order-picking processes," explains Tom Walther, Head of Robotic Solutions at Hörmann Intralogistics.
Sereact's solutions bring greater intelligence and autonomy to AutoStore systems. By employing zero-shot learning, picking robots can recognize and grasp new objects without prior programming or data input. This enables full automation of inbound goods, order picking, and returns processes. The high flexibility and straightforward implementation of the software allow seamless integration into existing warehouse management and control systems, such as the "HÖRMANN intra Logistics System" (HiLIS).
"Sereact's technology impressed us with its high flexibility and seamless integration into existing systems," says Walther. "This efficiency boost makes the solution highly valuable for us."
Beyond improved process security, the integration of smart robotics reduces error rates and boosts productivity. Companies can strategically mitigate labor shortages during peak growth periods and utilize existing resources more efficiently through automation.
Sereact Lens Enhances Inventory Transparency
For Sereact, this partnership marks a significant step in advancing warehouse automation. "With Hörmann Intralogistics, we have a strong partner who shares our vision of fully automated logistics," says Ralf Gulde, CEO of Sereact. "Together, we are bringing AI-powered robotics to where they create real value – in highly automated systems like AutoStore, which benefit from intelligent order picking and precise inventory control."
In addition to optimizing pick-and-place processes, Hörmann also relies on Sereact Lens, an AI-driven solution for inventory and quality control. This platform enables real-time monitoring of warehouse stock and automatically detects defective or incorrectly positioned items. By preventing process disruptions, Sereact Lens significantly enhances warehouse transparency. The combination of intelligent robotics and automated inventory control elevates AutoStore integration to a new level.
A Milestone for Automation
"We see immense potential for AI-based robotics in warehouse automation, and with Sereact, we have found a partner that perfectly complements our technology," emphasizes Walther. Sereact is recognized as a technology leader in AI robotics with an extensive portfolio of renowned references. Initial joint projects have already demonstrated the success of this partnership, with additional customer solutions in development.
"This collaboration proves that AI in logistics is no longer just a vision of the future but a tangible competitive advantage today," adds Gulde. "By joining forces, we are making automation more powerful – more efficient, more flexible, and more cost-effective than ever before."