Brightpick to outline the path to lights-out warehouses at Robotics Summit

["For decades, the concept of fully automated 'lights-out' warehouses has been a tantalizing prospect, but recent advances in robotics and AI are bringing this vision within reach. According to Brightpick, a leading provider of AI-powered robots for warehouse automation, lights-out execution is now viable in specific workflows and environments. However, progress will be incremental, acknowledges Jan Zizka, co-founder and CEO of Brightpick.

Today, the most effective approach is a hybrid model, where robots handle repetitive tasks and humans step in only when needed.", 'This hybrid approach already supports partial lights-out operations, such as running an unsupervised night shift while managing peak volumes and exceptions during the day. However, the challenge lies not just in technical hurdles, but also in economic ones. Automating the final 10% to 20% of workflows, where edge cases and judgment calls are required, is disproportionately complex and costly.

Smart operators focus on automating areas where the return on investment (ROI) is strongest, preserving human flexibility where it adds the most value, and steadily reducing the exception set as technology and economics improve.', "At the Robotics Summit & Expo, taking place on May 27 and 28 in Boston, Zizka will lead a talk titled 'When Robots Don't Sleep: The Path Toward Lights-Out Warehouses.' During the session, he will outline a practical roadmap to lights-out warehouse operations, discussing where it works today, how to expand it safely and profitably, and what it takes to achieve fully lights-out operations. The session will take place at 2:45 p.m. ET on Day 1 of the summit.", "As a technology visionary, Dr.

Jan Zizka sets Brightpick's strategy and is closely involved in developing new robotic and AI technologies. He has filed more than 20 patents ranging from 3D sensing methods to mobile robotics and is a recognized expert in the fields of AI, machine vision, and mobile manipulation. Before co-founding Brightpick, Zizka co-founded and led Photoneo, a leader in 3D vision and robotic software, which was acquired by Zebra Technologies in 2024.", "The Robotics Summit & Expo is the world's leading technical event for commercial robotics developers, featuring more than 50 sessions in tracks on AI, design and development, enabling technologies, healthcare, and logistics.

The event will also feature a number of networking opportunities, including a Mix & Mingle Networking Reception and the ticketed RBR50 Awards Dinner. Registration is now open for the summit, which is co-located with DeviceTalks Boston, focusing on medical devices."]