LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.,
June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global
leader in providing solutions and services that give enterprises
real-time visibility into their operations, today introduced its
Total Wearable Solutions. This is the world's only dedicated family
of wearable devices built on the Android™ operating system (OS) and
backed by Zebra Mobility DNA, with hands-free and speech-directed
picking that increases user mobility, comfort and accuracy.
Compared with traditional speech-only wearable devices, the new
multi-modal solution delivers 15 percent productivity improvements,
with a 39 percent reduction in errors. Zebra's Total Wearable
Solutions is the latest milestone in Zebra's commitment to
delivering "visibility that's visionary," following the
announcements of the TC8000 mobile computer in January and the 3600
series of ultra-rugged scanners in April.
KEY
FACTS
- Designed for inventory management, yard management and picking
and put-away applications in warehouse, manufacturing and retail
environments, Zebra's Total Wearable Solutions include:
- The easy-to-use WT6000 Industrial Wearable
Computer, featuring a touch display and secure tap-to-pair NFC
technology to easily establish connectivity with Zebra's RS6000
Wearable Ring Scanner and HS3100 Headset as well as Zebra
Bluetooth-enabled printers for increased productivity. The WT6000
arm band features non-absorbent materials for breathability and
improved hygiene when worn on the arm.
- The RS6000 Wearable Ring Scanner, which provides improved
picking speed and accuracy with programmable line-of-sight LED
colors to direct user activity as well as improved range and motion
tolerance, even when the worker or an asset is in motion.
- The wireless HS3100 Headset, enabling speech-driven
applications and voice. communications along with superior noise
cancellation technology.
- Zebra's Total Wearable Solutions utilize Mobility DNA, a
software ecosystem that gives mobile computers more enterprise
capabilities with business and productivity tools customized to
workers' needs. The Zebra Mobility DNA suite includes TekSpeech Pro
4, which maximizes warehouse productivity with multi-modal
speech-directed solutions.
- Zebra's Total Wearable Solutions offer hands-free mobility
while retaining the ability to withstand extreme temperature ranges
and working conditions.
- The WT6000 wearable computer and RS6000 ring scanner share a
common Zebra PowerPrecision+ battery – providing full-shift power,
innovative battery management tools and simplifying battery
management.
SUPPORTING QUOTE
Joe White, vice president,
Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies
"Zebra's Warehouse Vision Report found that 72 percent of nearly
1,400 logistics professionals expect to use voice-directed picking
solutions by 2020, up from just 30 percent in 2015. They recognize
the need to help workers focus on the task at hand, rather than on
handling a device. By liberating warehouse workers' hands and eyes,
Zebra's Total Wearable Solutions will improve productivity and
enhance their mobility, comfort and accuracy with all the necessary
information in sight."
About Zebra
With the unparalleled visibility Zebra
(NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides, enterprises become as smart and connected
as the world we live in. Real-time information – gleaned from
visionary solutions including hardware, software and services –
give organizations the competitive edge they need to simplify
operations, know more about their businesses and customers, and
empower their mobile workers to succeed in today's data-centric
world. For more information, visit www.zebra.com. Follow us on
LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Media Contact:
Bill
Abelson
Zebra Technologies
+1-631-738-4751
bill.abelson@zebra.com
Industry Analyst Contact:
Caitlin DeRango
Zebra Technologies
+1-847-793-5896
cderango@zebra.com
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registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other
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ZIH Corp. and/or its affiliates. All rights
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