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Autonomous Mobile Robots
Maximize Output, Minimize Risks, Improve Reliability
Dane Technologies is a leader in creatively addressing automation, ergonomic and logistic challenges in the workplace through innovative Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).
Autonomous Inventory Robot (AiR)
Along with our software partner Bain Corp, Dane AiR revolutionizes retail and distribution center workplaces with advanced robotics and AI, boosting productivity and efficiency. With 37,000+ robots deployed coving 250 billion square feet, Dane AiR and BrainOS® lead in commercial public spaces. Its real-time data and innovative features enhance decision-making and operational oversight, ensuring a strong ROI. Embrace Dane AiR and BrainOS® for intelligent automation, reduced overhead, and transformative operational efficiency.
Quick Facts
- Enhanced productivity and efficiency
- Real-time inventory insights
- Reduced overhead costs
- Remote route generation and optimization
- Nimble and agile navigation
AutoDelivery Robot (ADR)
ADRs are designed for dynamic facilities needing flexible, easy-to-deploy solutions. These robots operate autonomously with obstacle avoidance capabilities, seamlessly integrating into workflows alongside human workers and existing equipment. They offer cost-effective deployment and are adaptable for various tasks, making them a valuable tool to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness in modern warehouse environments.
Quick Facts
- Autonomous navigation with advanced sensors
- Customizable payload options for versatility
- Seamless integration with existing systems
- Scalable deployment across large facilities
- Eco-friendly operation with rechargeable batteries
QuicKART® M3 & M3 HD
Double Productivity, Save Costs, Enhance Safety
With over 200 million operating hours, we build the most dependable cart retrieval systems. The QuicKART® M3 doubles cart return productivity, ensuring availability even during peak times. Its power assist and ergonomic design prevent strain injuries and improve parking lot efficiency. The QuicKART® M3 saves stores $20,000 annually, combining increased productivity with substantial savings from fewer job-related injuries.
QuicKART® M3
The QuicKART® M3 increases cart retrieval productivity by 100%, handling 30 nested shopping carts with one operator. It includes patented Burst Mode, Automatic Dynamic Braking, superior controls, and an industry-leading warranty.
Quick Facts
- 30 Cart Capacity
- 100% Productivity Increase
- 36-60 Hours Saved Per Week
- 6 Months Avg. Time to Full ROI
- $20,000 Saved/Year
- $1.7 Million Sales Equivalent on Avg.
QuicKART® M3 HD
The QuicKART® M3 HD features a 1.75 HP motor, larger tires for rugged terrain and adverse weather, maintaining 100% productivity increase and saving $20,000 annually. It includes patented Burst Mode, Automatic Dynamic Braking, top controls, and an industry-leading warranty.
Quick Facts
- Avg. Productivity Return of $20,000/yr
- 1.75 HP motor pushes 35 heavy gauge carts, trolleys, & roll cages
- Most Extensive Warranty in Cart Return
- Larger Tires Deliver High Performance in Rough Terrain
- Advanced Safety Features Including Automatic Dynamic Braking
- Multiple battery & Hitch Options
SmartKART & SKoot
Double Productivity, Save Costs, Enhance Safety
SmartKart
The SmartKART is a high-performance motorized shopping scooter designed for exceptional guest comfort and retailer value. With advanced safety features, superior maneuverability, and a robust 800 lb load capacity, it sets a new standard in mobility solutions, making it the top choice for enhancing the shopping experience in demanding retail environments.
Quick Facts
- 6,400 cubic inch Basket
- 600 lb. rider capacity and 200 lb. basket capacity
- Anti-tip technology
- 24 VAC 0.5 HP motor
- Automatic breaking when controls are released, or rider stands
- 2-12v 35ah batteries
- 4 amp charger
SmartKart XD
The SmartKART XD is an enhanced version of the original motorized shopping scooter designed for exceptional guest comfort and retailer value. With a larger basket and more powerful batteries and charger, it's a great solution for heavier duty applications.
Quick Facts
- Same great features as SmartKart with these upgrades...
- 9,300 cubic inch Basket
- 2-12v 55ah Batteries
- 12 amp charger
The Smart:System
Double Productivity, Save Costs, Enhance Safety
The Dane Smart:System features the Smart:Drive and Smart:Rack for pick-and-pack order fulfillment. The Smart:Drive, compatible with various carts, includes a bidirectional ride-on sulky for safety and productivity. The Smart:Rack boosts efficiency and product handling, ergonomically protecting employees while increasing cart capacity. This system seamlessly integrates into existing warehouse setups, optimizing space.
Smart:Drive
Introducing the Smart:Drive, a groundbreaking multi-use power drive system. Its low-profile design fits snugly under carts and trolleys, transforming manually propelled carts into powered ones at a fraction of the cost. The Smart:Drive offers instant hitching and a quick foot pedal release, enabling your team to ride, drive, and guide heavy carts safely and efficiently, making materials handling effortless.
Quick Facts
- 450 Watt Motor 440 lb (200 kg) Capacity (Optional 650W & 1000W)
- Attaches to Multiple Flatbeds, Trolleys & Carts
- Programmable 0-4.25 mph (0-7 kph) Forward, 0-2.2 mph (0-3.5 kph) Reverse Operation
- Quick-Swap Lithium Battery Pack
- Optional Ride On Sulky
- Dual Ergonomic Throttle Controls
- Instant Hitching & Fast Release Foot Pedal
Smart:Rack 900
The Smart:Rack 900 “Market Hall” is a compact, efficient solution for order fulfillment or replenishment in narrow aisle environments. Designed to instantly hitch with the Smart:Drive, the Smart:Rack 900 transforms into a drivable/ride-on powered cart, optimized for order picking and fulfillment logistics.
Quick Facts
- Smart:Rack 900: 36″ x 24″| 600 lb/300 kg Capacity| 28.5 cu ft./.82 meters
- 4 Fast-Adjustable Shelves
- Static Dissipating Casters
- Optional Vertical Rack Divider
- Optional Tiller Handle
- Optional Document/Clipboard Holder
- Optional Vertical Storage System
Smart:Rack 1500
The Smart:Rack 1500 is our large order picking and replenishment solution for use in warehouses & distribution centers. Unique center guide wheels deliver exceptional maneuverability and ergonomics for streamlined order fulfillment. Designed to instantly hitch with the Smart:Drive, the Smart:Rack 1500 transforms into a driveable/ride-on powered cart optimized for order picking and fulfillment logistics.
Quick Facts
- Smart:Rack 1500: 64″ x 30″ x 58″ | 660 lb/330 kg Capacity | 60 cu. ft/1.7 cu. m
- 4 High Capacity, Fast Adjustable Shelves
- Guide Wheels Retract Automatically with Smart:Drive Connection or with Foot Pedal
- Bi-Directional Integrated Hitch System with SD, Optional Train Hitch
Strategically Solving Challenges for Retail
E-Commerce
FMI and Nielsen predict that food shopping will reach digital maturity in the US within the next decade, outpacing other industries. By 2025, online grocery spending could account for 20% of total grocery sales, representing $100 billion in annual customer sales. This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for grocery retailers. As competition for online market share intensifies, major players are expanding their online offerings and promotions. To thrive, grocery stores must quickly adapt to meet the convenience demands of online shoppers.
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- Globally, online retail purchases totaled over $1.5T in 2015 and are projected to reach $3.4T in 2019.
- U.S. online retail sales in 2016 exceeded $290 billion, growing 14% over 2015.
- Online grocery sales reached $20B representing 4.3% of all grocery sales.
- FMI projects online grocery sales will account for up to 20% of all grocery sales by 2025. They project compound annual growth rates between 9-20%. At the top end of the range, that represents a 500% increase over the next decade.
Flexible Infrastructure
Many online grocery shoppers still prefer to select a portion of their purchase in-store. This preference, coupled with targeted promotions, encourages visits to the store for order pickup. The “click and collect” model can also expand to include local delivery. However, this model is transforming typical grocery store operations. Stores are now destinations for both the traditional shopping experience and customer-facing mini distribution centers, with order picking during business hours. This shift requires re-inventing several in-store processes. While order-picking efficiency reduces costs, tools designed for distribution centers (DCs) are not suited for in-store use. Dane specializes in helping retailers integrate existing infrastructure with the demands of last-mile e-commerce delivery and order picking.
Aging Workforce
The average retirement age in the U.S. is 61 and rising, bringing an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), work-related injuries, and workplace fatigue. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail and wholesale trade sectors report 185,000 workplace injuries annually, with an average of 7 days lost per injury. Workers over 45 are 1.25 to 2 times more likely to suffer MSD-related injuries than those under 30, and workers over 50 require twice as many recovery days. To stay competitive globally, retailers must leverage new methods and technologies to reduce preventable injuries and improve productivity.
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- Conservatively a “lost-time injury” from returning shopping carts manually, will result in at least $12,000 in workers compensation costs.
- Preventing these injuries results in savings that go directly to the stores bottom line – at a 2% margin, that’s equivalent to $600,000 in sales.
Rates of Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Increase with Age
| Age Group | Average (MSD) Rates (per 10,000 FTE): |
|---|---|
| All Workers | 36.1 |
| Age 45-54 | 41.7 |
| Age 25-34 | 33.0 |
| Age 20-24 | 28.3 |
| Age 16-19 | 19.3 |
Dane Solutions:
- Stocking & Order Picking: The Smart:System is the innovative solution for restocking & order fulfillment.
- Shopping Cart Collection & Trolley Management: The QuicKART Series redefines shopping cart collection – transforming it from manual labor to a safe, efficient, mechanized process.
- Commercial Cleaning: The QuicKLEEN
Consumer Experience
In the competitive retail environment, guest shopping experience is crucial for brand loyalty. Retailers must address the needs of an aging population and rising rates of obesity and disability. For this growing sector, quality assisted mobility options will become a key point of brand differentiation. In the U.S. alone, 50 million disabled individuals represent $220 billion in annual discretionary spending. Retailers must find cost-effective solutions to ensure guest comfort and safety, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
Shopping Cart Collection and Trolley Management
The QuicKART® M3 and M3 HD are the world’s first and most popular shopping cart and trolley retrieval solutions. Ergonomically designed, these solutions boost productivity, capacity, and employee morale while reducing strain-related injuries and property damage. In 2017, we introduced the QuicKART® M4, the 4th generation of cart retrieval, offering a value-engineered, cost-effective solution for cart management.
E-commerce Fulfillment and Stocking
The Smart:Drive and Smart:Rack are key components of the Smart:System, designed to enhance order picking and restocking efficiency. The Smart:Drive offers a compact power assist for store environments, while the Smart:Rack provides a configurable cart for order fulfillment and restocking. Additionally, the Smart:Stack pallet system allows easy placement of carts in warehouse racks, optimizing back room floor space.
Guest Experience
Our personal mobility scooters for retail shopping guests, the SmartKART and SKoot, offer comfort and durability with a focus on safety, capacity, and maneuverability. Developed in response to requests from our retail partners, the SmartKART is a high-performance motorized shopping scooter that reflects top brand quality and delivers an exceptional guest experience, exceeding expectations even in the most demanding retail environments.
Commercial Cleaning
The QuicKLEEN is our ergonomic, multipurpose ride-on janitorial cart, perfect for managing large, high-traffic retail environments. Delivering 50% productivity gains in commercial cleaning, QuicKLEEN allows your workforce to handle multiple tasks efficiently, reduces strain-related injuries, and broadens your labor pool.
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You want a safe, efficient workplace. At Dane Technologies, we are committed to helping you achieve that goal. Industry-leading quality doesn’t stop with the design of our solutions – it extends to product rollout and post-sale support. With that kind of commitment, it’s no wonder that Dane is consistently rated by our clients in the top 5% of preferred vendors for outstanding service.
