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Traditional supply chains struggle with labor shortages and soaring costs. Using a combination of robotics and vision AI, Indian startup Mowito is tackling these issues and helping operators save time and money.
Keep reading to explore their unique approach to automation.
Problem
Warehouses, supply chains, and factories faces hurdles ranging from labor shortages to cost inefficiencies. These problems hinder profitability and can lead to extended downtime during peak demand.
The need for adaptable, cost-effective solutions is growing more urgent, especially given the rigid nature of legacy systems.
Solution
Mowito provides AI-driven vision software that guides robotic arms for item picking and “machine tending”, which refers to the use of robots to load and unload production machines.
This adaptable solution works with moving conveyer belts, uses off-the-shelf hardware, and does not need AI model training. Their software reduces costs without requiring complex equipment.
Mowito claims it can improve throughput by up to six times while reducing staffing cost by 50 percent.
Market Size
The market opportunity is substantial, driven by the fact that only 1% of warehouses in the US are fully automated. Item picking in supply chains is a huge market, with the manufacturing sector having an industry size of US$902 billion.
Traction
Mowito has channel partnerships with automation provider Wipro Pari. It has obtained letters of intent from two large ecommerce players. It has one deployment that is set to generate revenue in 2025.
Team
Adityanag Nagesh, the co-founder and chief business officer, has built two startups in the past that surpassed US$1 million in revenue. The other co-founder Puru Rastogi, is a robotics engineer.
Their investors include Lerrel Pinto, a NYU computer science professor and robotics expert, as well as Achal Prabhakar, the vice president of product engineering at security software firm 1Password.
Competition
Its competitors in the warehouse and manufacturing space include Righthand Robotics, Covariant, Dexterity, Apera, and Plus One Robotics.
Mowito differentiates itself by focusing on grocery ecommerce, which is a US$13 billion industry. The startup claims it has no competition in that sector.
Mowito’s solutions stand out with their ability to pick up fruits and vegetables (even damaged ones). Users can also teach its AI models some tasks in just a few minutes.
To learn more about the startup and get in touch, check out this public profile or visit its website.
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