The Robotics Group (TRG) are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications.
Traditionally, industrial robots in material handling applications have been limited to palletizing/depalletizing, conveyor picking, or other highly-repetitive tasks. Technology advancements are creating opportunities for robots and automated machinery in a wider variety of applications, including warehousing and distribution center activities.
TRG conducts education and outreach with the goal of fostering technology adoption in this rapidly changing industry sector.
Mission
Our team of technology leaders inspires user confidence and fosters the adoption of robotic solutions to drive efficiency in supply chain applications.
TRG member companies meet regularly to identify methods of promoting adoption of robotic and automated solutions in material handling applications. We identify barriers to adoption and understand the voice of the customer while creating opportunities to encourage the transition of automated technologies to promote supply chain efficiency.
TRG programs include:
- The development of educational and training materials;
- A voice in the development and maintenance of national and international standards;
- The communication of the benefits of robotic and automated solutions via trade shows, educational forums, and other national and regional seminars.
Anjali Sivasothy, Rice University
The 2023 TRG Honor Scholarship ($2,500) has been awarded to Anjali Sivasothy, a freshman Electrical Engineering and Computational Mathematics student at Rice University. She co-founded PartStack Corporation which is a semiconductor marketplace that collects publicly available semiconductor technical specifications and datasheets from the internet. Users can search for part numbers and find a listing of suppliers with inventory. The site is in the final stages of development and not yet available to the public. Anjali currently works at Electronica Test Laboratories which is a counterfeit detection laboratory for semiconductors and electronic components. She plans to continue to work part time in the industry as she completes her bachelor’s degree.
Please visit this link to apply.
Robotics Group Managing Executive
Jayesh Mehta
jmehta[at]mhi[dot]org
704-676-1190
Chair
Crystal Parrott
Plus One Robotics
Co-Vice Chairs
Chris Lingamfelter
Robot Advisory Group
Dean Elkins
Gray Solutions