Hypertherm Associates Partners with Rapyuta Robotics

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in industrial cutting systems and software, has forged a partnership with Rapyuta Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions. This collaboration marks Hypertherm Associates as the inaugural customer in the United States to integrate Rapyuta Robotics' groundbreaking pick assist autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into its warehousing operations.

“We are continuously looking for ways to create a safer, more efficient and streamlined operation, and the team at Rapyuta Robotics worked with us to create a solution for us to do that,” said Frank Cook, Hypertherm Associates warehouse operations leader. “The team took the time to understand our needs and helped us every step of the way to implement the solution that worked for us.”

The pick assist AMRs enable Hypertherm Associates to automate warehouse processes while empowering its workforce in a sustainable manner. Leveraging technologies like optimal route planning, multi-robot coordination AI, picker guidance systems and fleet management, Rapyuta Robotics' Pick Assist AMRs collaborate with warehouse associates to streamline picking operations. AI algorithms suggest the most efficient picking routes and manage item transportation, thereby boosting productivity and alleviating the workload on picking staff. These AMRs seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, said to enhance operational efficiency without disruption.

“Our collaborative robot is a perfect fit with Hypertherm Associates’ corporate culture to make the company a safe and efficient place to work. By leveraging our pick assist AMRs, Hypertherm Associates will increase throughput/productivity and gain the opportunity to identify the new way of structuring its operation with robots.” said Ryo Mori, executive director at Rapyuta Robotics.