Verity, On, and Maersk pilot RFID technology with autonomous drones in warehouse inventory management

Verity has collaborated with On and Maersk in a pilot project to bridge the gap between the physical and digital supply chain environments by augmenting Verity’s autonomous inventory tracking system with radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities.

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The pilot explores the potential of RFID technology and autonomous drones to enhance inventory visibility in one of On’s warehouses. Verity, On, and Maersk shared a vision for this project: to enhance inventory visibility in the supply chain to unprecedented levels, near operational omniscience. The fusion of RFID, AI, and fully autonomous embodied AI agents for inventory tracking is addressing long-standing visibility challenges and creating fully transparent and efficient operations for operators and retailers alike.

Verity’s AI-driven, vision-based system delivers high-value inventory insights in more than 100 warehouses globally in collaboration with various warehousing operators. With agile drones, unmatched reliability, and seamless scalability, Verity advances inventory methodologies. One limitation, however, has been tracking invent…