The RSA appliance addresses the growing operational complexity of mobile returns, where manual grading of flexible screens often leads to subjective results and reduced warehouse throughput. According to Counterpoint Research, foldable shipments have grown 24% year-over-year, yet existing inspection tools have struggled to adapt to these non-standard form factors. The new system utilizes integrated torque sensors, acoustic capture, and stitched high-resolution imaging to ensure precise diagnostics that comply with CTIA 5.1 grading standards.
Apkudo launches robotic inspection system for foldable devices
Baltimore-based Apkudo has introduced the Robotic Standalone Automation (RSA) appliance, the first system designed to handle the cosmetic and functional inspection of foldables, tablets, and flip phones without requiring hardware reconfiguration. Engineered by Alpha Automatics, the device aims to eliminate manual testing bottlenecks in the reverse logistics sector.
Designed for scalability, the unit processes up to 30 devices per hour and features a compact footprint that allows it to pass through standard industrial doorways. This flexibility enables smaller regional sellers to integrate automation without significant facility overhauls, while larger return centers can link multiple units to expand capacity. The technology has already seen deployment among industry players such as Likewize, MTR, and TMT First. All diagnostic data generated by the RSA flows directly into the Apkudo Platform, creating a standardized Device Passport for each asset to streamline downstream resale programs.
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