Coalescent Mobile Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots designed for in-store transportation of goods, including restocking and order fulfillment. By automating the movement of trolleys, the robots reduce employee walking time by up to 40%, enhancing operational efficiency and allowing staff to focus on customer-centric tasks.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Retail staff spend a significant portion of their time on non-value-added tasks such as transporting goods and managing inventory, leading to inefficiencies and increased labor costs. This limits their availability for customer-centric activities and impacts overall operational productivity.
Solution
Coalescent Mobile Robotics offers a fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to automate in-store transportation of goods. These robots seamlessly integrate into existing retail environments, attaching to standard trolleys to move items for restocking, order fulfillment, and even garbage disposal. By automating these repetitive tasks, the AMRs reduce employee walking time by up to 40%, freeing them to focus on customer engagement and higher-value activities. The system includes a fleet management system and customizable trolleys, providing a comprehensive solution for optimizing in-store logistics and streamlining workflows.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes grocery retailers and other retail stores seeking to optimize in-store operations, reduce labor costs, and improve employee productivity.
Features
- Autonomous navigation within retail environments, operating safely alongside customers and staff
- Compatibility with existing wheeled trolleys used for various in-store tasks
- Fleet management system for monitoring and controlling robot operations
- Customizable trolleys to accommodate diverse product types and transportation needs
- Turnkey solution with a 4-week setup
- Integration with StrongPoint’s Order Picking solution to optimize e-commerce fulfillment