Sankalp Arora - Co-Founder, Gather AI
Professional Overview
Sankalp Arora is a co-founder of Gather AI, a company specializing in drone-powered inventory monitoring for warehouses. He has a significant background in robotics and autonomous systems. With 14 years of experience in the field, Sankalp has been instrumental in the development and implementation of safety and sensor planning for the world's first autonomous helicopter, a project that has garnered prestigious accolades, including the Howard Hughes Award and the AUVSI Xcellence Award, and was nominated for the Collier Trophy.
Education and Fellowships
Sankalp holds a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. His recognized expertise and innovative contributions have earned him the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship and the Swartz Innovation Fellowship.
Gather AI Overview
Gather AI offers a cutting-edge warehouse inventory management solution leveraging autonomous drones. These drones contribute to significant operational improvements:
- 70% increase in inventory accuracy
- Reduction of inventory errors by 66%
- ROI in less than one year
- Automated counting of inventory 15x faster, scanning up to 900 locations per hour
- Real-time inventory visibility through an accessible, computer-based platform
- Clients report dramatic improvements in productivity, exemplified by cases such as NFI's 5x productivity increase with just one drone and Langham’s reported ROI within a year.
Key Accomplishments and Results
The implementation of Gather AI’s drone technology has led to substantial operational benefits across various clients:
- Barrett Distribution reallocated $250K in material handling equipment and reduced cycle counting efforts.
- Eliminated frequent pallet emergencies, drastically reducing incident rates from 20-30 per day to 1-2.
- Significant reduction in spoilage, enabling quick identification of product status within minutes.
Industry Influence
Gather AI is recognized for pushing the envelope in the application of deep learning, autonomy, and computer vision to physical inventory management. The technology is praised for improving on-time fulfillment, reducing shrinkage, and optimizing warehouse utilization—factors critical to enhancing overall customer experience.
Summary
Sankalp Arora's deep-rooted experience in robotics innovation and autonomous system safety has been pivotal to the success of Gather AI. His academic and professional journey, combined with the profound impact of Gather AI’s technology on warehouse management, positions him as a leading figure in the intersection of robotics and inventory management.
Contact Information:
For further engagements and to see Gather AI in action, a demo request can be initiated through their official [website](https://www.gather.ai).
