Kindred Systems
AI-powered robotic piece-picking system for e-commerce order fulfillment; acquired by Ocado in 2020.
Kindred Systems Inc. was a Toronto-founded artificial intelligence and robotics company specializing in deep reinforcement learning applied to robotic piece-picking for e-commerce order fulfillment. Founded in 2014 by George Babu, Suzanne Gildert, James Bergstra, and Geordie Rose, the company developed the SORT robotic picking system, which uses reinforcement learning to autonomously handle diverse product types in warehouse environments. SORT was deployed by major US retailers for apparel and general merchandise picking.
Kindred was acquired by Ocado Group in December 2020 for approximately 262 million US dollars. Following the acquisition, Kindred's technology and team were integrated into Ocado's robotics and fulfillment technology portfolio.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
SORT Robotic Picking System
AI-powered robotic piece-picking system for e-commerce order fulfillment warehouses.
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Company Facts
Founded
2014
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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