The 'AuRoSS' Library Cataloguing Robot Could Help Keep Libraries Organized
Michael Hemsworth — June 3, 2016 — Tech
References: research.a-star.edu.sg & gizmag
Library cataloguing can be a daunting task for librarians, especially if a book is returned to the wrong place on the shelf, so the 'AuRoSS' robot is designed to help keep shelves organized.
The 'AuRoSS' -- standing for Autonomous Robotic Shelf Scanning -- would work by having an RFID tag added onto the spine of the book. Robots would scan the shelves at night to ensure that all books are in their correct spot and even find books that have been misplaced by patrons.
The library cataloguing 'AuRoSS' robot platform could help to revolutionize the protocol for librarians at large libraries or ones that deal with the storage of books. The 'AuRoSS' system has been trialled in Singapore by the creators of the platform, the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research.
The 'AuRoSS' -- standing for Autonomous Robotic Shelf Scanning -- would work by having an RFID tag added onto the spine of the book. Robots would scan the shelves at night to ensure that all books are in their correct spot and even find books that have been misplaced by patrons.
The library cataloguing 'AuRoSS' robot platform could help to revolutionize the protocol for librarians at large libraries or ones that deal with the storage of books. The 'AuRoSS' system has been trialled in Singapore by the creators of the platform, the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research.
Trend Themes
1. Robot-assisted Inventory Management - The 'AuRoSS' library cataloguing robot is a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses who need to keep track of large inventories.
2. RFID Technology Integration - The integration of RFID tags with 'AuRoSS' is a trend that could be adopted by industries that deal with inventory management.
3. Artificial Intelligence-powered Automation - The use of artificial intelligence in 'AuRoSS' highlights a trend of automation that could be applied to a wide range of industries and businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Library Services - The 'AuRoSS' library cataloguing robot is designed specifically to benefit the library industry and could revolutionize their inventory management systems.
2. Retail - Robot-assisted inventory management using RFID technology is a trend that retail industries could adopt to improve their supply chain operations.
3. Logistics - The use of AI-powered automation for inventory management is a trend that logistics companies could capitalize on to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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