Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight Packing
<i>Background</i>: This review addresses the emerging field of automated packing cells, which lies at the intersection of robotics and packing problems. Integrating these two fields is critical for optimizing logistics and e-commerce operations. The current literature focuses on packing...
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| author | German Pantoja-Benavides Daniel Giraldo Ana Montes Andrea García Carlos Rodríguez César Marín David Álvarez-Martínez |
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| description | <i>Background</i>: This review addresses the emerging field of automated packing cells, which lies at the intersection of robotics and packing problems. Integrating these two fields is critical for optimizing logistics and e-commerce operations. The current literature focuses on packing problems or specific robotic applications without addressing their integration. <i>Methods</i>: To bridge this gap, we conducted a comprehensive review of 46 relevant studies, analyzing various dimensions, including the components of robotic packing cells, the types of packing problems, the solution approaches, and performance comparisons. <i>Results</i>: Our review reveals a significant trend towards addressing online packing problems, which reflects the dynamic nature of logistics operations where item information is often incomplete. We also identify several research gaps, such as the need for standardized terminologies, comprehensive methodologies, and the consideration of real-world constraints in robotic algorithms. <i>Conclusions</i>: This review uniquely integrates insights from robotics and packing problems, providing a structured framework for future research. It highlights the importance of considering practical robotic constraints. It proposes a research structure that enhances the reproducibility and comparability of results in real-world scenarios. By doing so, we aim to guide future research efforts and facilitate the development of more robust and practical automated packing systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dcd78c024ded4d0cbd6eaf56360d9c462025-08-20T02:51:27ZengMDPI AGLogistics2305-62902024-07-01836910.3390/logistics8030069Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight PackingGerman Pantoja-Benavides0Daniel Giraldo1Ana Montes2Andrea García3Carlos Rodríguez4César Marín5David Álvarez-Martínez6School of Engineering, University of los Andes, Bogota 111711, ColombiaSchool of Engineering, University of los Andes, Bogota 111711, ColombiaSchool of Engineering, University of los Andes, Bogota 111711, ColombiaIntegra S.A., Pereira 660003, ColombiaSchool of Engineering, University of los Andes, Bogota 111711, ColombiaIntegra S.A., Pereira 660003, ColombiaSchool of Engineering, University of los Andes, Bogota 111711, Colombia<i>Background</i>: This review addresses the emerging field of automated packing cells, which lies at the intersection of robotics and packing problems. Integrating these two fields is critical for optimizing logistics and e-commerce operations. The current literature focuses on packing problems or specific robotic applications without addressing their integration. <i>Methods</i>: To bridge this gap, we conducted a comprehensive review of 46 relevant studies, analyzing various dimensions, including the components of robotic packing cells, the types of packing problems, the solution approaches, and performance comparisons. <i>Results</i>: Our review reveals a significant trend towards addressing online packing problems, which reflects the dynamic nature of logistics operations where item information is often incomplete. We also identify several research gaps, such as the need for standardized terminologies, comprehensive methodologies, and the consideration of real-world constraints in robotic algorithms. <i>Conclusions</i>: This review uniquely integrates insights from robotics and packing problems, providing a structured framework for future research. It highlights the importance of considering practical robotic constraints. It proposes a research structure that enhances the reproducibility and comparability of results in real-world scenarios. By doing so, we aim to guide future research efforts and facilitate the development of more robust and practical automated packing systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/8/3/69automated systemsload managementlogisticsmaterials handlingpalletizing |
| spellingShingle | German Pantoja-Benavides Daniel Giraldo Ana Montes Andrea García Carlos Rodríguez César Marín David Álvarez-Martínez Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight Packing Logistics automated systems load management logistics materials handling palletizing |
| title | Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight Packing |
| title_full | Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight Packing |
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| title_short | Comprehensive Review of Robotized Freight Packing |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of robotized freight packing |
| topic | automated systems load management logistics materials handling palletizing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/8/3/69 |
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