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Closing the reality gap: Why real-time execution has become the new competitive advantage

The Robot Report October 12, 2026
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Daifuku executive Cecile Dick‑Calmes says success is no longer measured only by automation density or equipment utilization; instead real‑time execution has become a new competitive advantage.

Why this matters for robot rental

Shifting the focus to real‑time execution changes how deployments are evaluated — for robot rental operators and customers this emphasizes operational performance, integration and live control/monitoring over simply counting robots or utilization metrics. Coverage can help rental providers prioritize capabilities that improve on-the-ground execution.

Source context

Daifuku's Cecile Dick-Calmes said success is no longer measured solely by automation density or equipment utilization. The post Closing the reality gap: Why real-time execution has become the new competitive advantage appeared first on The Robot Report .

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