OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002314

Automated smart storage of products

Published: 2026-09-15T19:12:11.380542Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002314
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

Automated, environmentally monitored and controlled storage units and systems
for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of products, particularly
temperature sensitive pharmaceutical and/or other high-value products, be they
temperature sensitive or not. Such automated storage units contain an array of
independently addressable holding locations for containers with product in one
or more environmentally monitored (e.g., for temperature, humidity, etc.) and
controlled zones fitted with appropriate environmental sensors. In preferred
embodiments, the automated storage units also include a reader to track
product information and status. Product loading, retrieval, and movement
within such automated storage units is performed by a computer-controlled
robot. A user interface device, preferably in communication with an
application service provider to provide remotely managed inventory management
and other services, provides users with inventory- and product-specific
information.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002314
Published 2026-09-15T19:12:11.380542Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002314