Voice directed and speech recognition solutions in warehouse environment

1. Voice Directed and Speech Recognition Solutions in Warehouse Environment
Voice technology is composed of two technologies: Voice Directed which converts
computer data into audible commands and Speech Recognition, which allows user
voice input to be converted into data.
Portable voice system consists of a headset with a microphone and a wearable
computer. The advantage of voice systems are hands-free and eyes-free operation
that allows operators to communicate with a computer the way people
communicate with each other.
Voice system applications include order picking, quality inspection, shipping,
receiving, cycle counting.
Benefit of Voice Solutions.
Improve productivity: higher than by using manual methods by 20-30% Hands and eyes are
free, there is no device to carry, paper list to read or keys to press.
Increased Accuracy: well in excess of 99.9%. organized Voice instructions allow the total
attention towards the tasks to be performed allows extremely high level of accuracy,
Streamline Processes: systemized and organized processes cut time and cost wasted on
tracking, interpreting and amendment processes in real time automated solutions.
Eliminate Paperwork: printing costs are totally eliminated as picking and analyzing are made
redundant.
Reduce Idle/Downtime: the instruction assigned by the automated voice systems improve work
performance and drastically reduce downtime.
Reduce Administration: automated instruction and voice directed working reduce
administration and supervision time, and dealing with irregular cases by specially designed
workflow process.
Health and Safety: warehouse workforce is more productive with freedom of movement and
increased concentration hence reducing the risk of injury or accident.