Digitization efforts are being expanded in Universities and Libraries in response to the demand for materials to support online learning. While there are many options available, we think most institutions need to consider Robotic book scanners. Frot cost-effectiveness to saving time, we’ve come up with a list of the Top 5 reasons to consider a Robotic Book Scanner in 2021.
Cost-effective
No big secret here; Automation reduces overhead and speeds products to market in every industry. A Robotic Book Scanner is capable of Digitizing a 400-page book in under 10 minutes. What takes a manual book scanner hours, a robot can complete in minutes. Reducing operator time dramatically.
Gentle on Books
A Robotic Book scanner can be more gentle than the human touch. Particularly the Kirtas KABIS. These robots use air and vacuums to gently separate and turn the pages from the middle of the page or “sweet spot”. There is no wear or tear on the corners that could damage the pages if an operator is not careful.
Superior Image Quality
Robots are using the very latest in Digital Camera technology to deliver outstanding image quality that can be easily converted to searchable images by processing through the latest in OCR engines.
Speed
The demand for digital content is exploding. The pandemic has limited access to libraries and collections. Researchers, students and faculty need access to collections in a digital format and they need it now. Robotics can populate an online database faster than any other method.
Preservation
With a high-quality digital rendition of the collection, the materials can now be stored in a proper archival environment. Out of reach to the everyday handling and abuse that often occurs with public access.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Libraries and Universities have been concerned with the possible surface transmission of germs and viruses. This is often the most compelling motivator to share collections through online technology. Robotics is simply the most effective way to convert books and collections making them accessible.
