Glossar
Irregs
Irregs is the abbreviation commonly used in logistics for Irregular Shipments and refers to shipments with irregular shapes, sizes, or characteristics. They cannot be transported—or can only be transported to a limited extent—via standardized conveyor and sorting systems.
Examples of Irregs include bulky goods, rolled goods, tires, furniture, long packages, or shipments with protruding edges. Due to their dimensions or shape, they often require special handling, manual processing, or specialized conveyor technology. The automatic detection of Irregs using 3D sensors and AI-powered image processing enables early process control and prevents disruptions in the material flow.
Practical example:
At a package sorting center, an AI-powered inspection system identifies a bulky shipment as an irregular item and automatically diverts it to a separate conveyor line for special goods.
See also: 3D sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bulky goods, Deep learning, Free-form recognition, Material flow, Object recognition, Parcel sorting