Verity AG last week said that its autonomous inventory drones are now providing operational visibility at more than 100 customer warehouses worldwide. The company noted that it has expanded from a handful of sites to over 100 in less than four years.
“With ongoing expansion and innovation, Verity is committed to enabling clients to achieve unparalleled levels of efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction,” stated the company.
Founded in 2014, Verity said its team has expertise in robotics, supply chain management, and drone technology. The company, which has offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Chapel Hill, N.C., said its innovations are backed by more than 145 patents.
Drones offer reliable inventory tracking
Verity said its success is based on the reliability and adaptability of its system. The inventory drones have unplanned maintenance events in fewer than 1 in 50,000 flights, it said.
The company also said its autonomous drones are:
Lightweight and scalable: A modular design allows for easy deployment and expansion, meeting the diverse needs of warehouses of all sizes and scanning requirements, it said.
Distributed and flexible: The company said its distributed technology ensures agility, versatility and resilience, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
Intelligent and adaptive: AI-powered algorithms continuously learn and adapt, optimizing warehouse performance over time, according to Verity.
In addition, the company claimed that it owns the largest datasets for real-time insights and autonomous drone flights. It said it autonomously performs millions of inventory checks each month, allowing logistics, retail, and manufacturing customers to improve efficiency, save costs, and achieve faster and smarter supply chains.
Verity cites customer results
Verity cited the August addition of another KeHE site in Portland, Ore., as its 100th site. It had already supported other locations of KeHE’s food-distribution network.
Despite entering the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, Verity said it has grown at an average annual rate of 3.6X. The company said its other clients include UPS Supply Chain Solutions (see video below), DSV, Maersk, and a top 10 global retailer.
It recently collaborated with On Holding AG to apply aerial drones and artificial intelligence to inventory management at the apparel brand’s warehouses.
Across all 100 sites, Verity claimed that its systems have consistently demonstrated results in:
- Efficiently identifying inventory problems: Verity said its intelligent scanning features target high-movement and issue-prone locations, helping clients avoid an average of 6,200 inventory problems per site in the first year.
- Cost reduction: Streamlining operations and minimizing errors can lead to significant cost savings.
- Operational efficiency: The company said its system optimizes workflows, leading to increased productivity and significant operational gains, delivering an estimated 800,000 hours saved annually across all client sites.
- Environmental impact: By reducing waste and improving efficiency, Verity asserted that it helps clients achieve their sustainability goals, saving an estimated 653 tons of CO2 emissions—the equivalent of planting 25,000 trees—per site annually.
The global market for inventory drones could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8% from 2024 to 2030, according to Lucintel. Providers include Corvus Robotics and Gather AI.