Global communications provider Motorola, Inc., has reportedly launched new rugged mobility solutions - WT4090 Voice-only Wearable Terminal and the RCH50 Rugged Cabled Headset, which are aimed at improving the productivity of warehouse workers.

 

The WT4090 VOW is a hands-free, voice-directed, task-specific tool that is said to have built based on the success of Motorola's (News - Alert) WT4090 Wearable Mobile Computer. It is designed to offer comprehensive wireless network connectivity, high-power processing and rich voice capabilities. Key voice features of this device include support for voice-recognition, text-to-speech engines and Voice-over WLAN, providing warehouse workers with up-to-the minute information and three fully programmable keys.

 

The RCH50 is Motorola's rugged, cabled, lightweight headset that enables hands-free, voice-directed mobility solutions in rough environments. The superior acoustics resulting from the noise-cancelling, waterproof microphone enable real-time voice communications, reducing cycle times and errors while increasing productivity and throughput.

 

When WT4090 VOW is combined with the RCH50 or a headset from one of Motorola's partners, the tools, as stated, can offer an affordable, versatile and complete voice-directed solution.

 

This easy-to-use, rugged solution can replace paper-based processes with voice-directed solutions in demanding enterprise environments – in the warehouse, in the freezer, on the loading dock or on the factory floor – resulting in real-time processing, reduced errors and improved decision making.

 

“Extending information to the point of activity delivers new efficiencies with secure, cost-effective, reliable voice communications,” Gerald McNerney, vice president of mobile computing product management, Motorola enterprise mobility solutions, said.

“The hands-free, voice-directed WT4090 VOW and RCH50 offer warehouse workers support for voice-directed applications for increased productivity and streamlined operations. Meeting the industry's most stringent rugged standards, these solutions offer employees the competitive edge they need to do their jobs, even in the harshest and noisiest environments.”

 

Reportedly, both the devices have passed Motorola's stringent mechanical design tests for both stress and endurance, and can survive in the most demanding situations, including extreme temperatures, drops to concrete and wet and dusty environments.

 

The WT4090 and RCH50 will be available globally in the first quarter of 2010 through Motorola sales and Motorola channel partners.