Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
…floor plan changes. More flexible than automated guided vehicles (AGVs), AMRs are suitable for scaling and dynamic environments. 6. Industrial robots have evolved from machine to machine Prior to the advent of AI and modern robotics, the standard in manufacturing was called machine-to-machine or M2M. This basically had to do with either Ethernet connections or other types of wired or wireless connections that allowed individual machines to talk to one another and collaborate on tasks. Modern AMRs go beyond that by untethering machinery or equipment from one static workspace. The above use cases show how mobile robots can take on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.30
…advancements in the robotics industry. Unlike automated guided vehicles (AGVs), these self-navigating systems can operate independently in uncontrolled environments without the need for human guidance or fixed pathways. AMRs have sensors and onboard computing power that enable them to perceive their surroundings, create maps of their environments, and make decisions on path planning. This technology is commonly used in industries such as warehousing and manufacturing to optimize processes by automating tasks such as materials handling and intralogistics. Unlike traditional automated systems, such as conveyor systems requiring fixed infrastructure, AMRs can navigate dynamically adjusted paths to adjust to environmental or task…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.08
…plans to lead an interactive keynote session on “Making AGVs & AMRs Work Together – 3 Interoperability Approaches Explained.” It will describe the recent surge of interest in the interoperability of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wrote Rachel Rayner, marketing and digital content manager at BlueBotics. BlueBotics will also explain the benefits of interoperability, describe the forces driving a surge of interest in systems using natural navigation, and forecast where the technology is headed. It is co-exhibiting with parent company ZAPI Group. CeMAT Asia 2023 will be in Shanghai on Oct. 23 to 27. BlueBotics examines…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.89
…the types of items to move. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and self-driving lift trucks can relieve bottlenecks in warehouses and factories – especially when used with the latest fleet management or orchestration software. Such technologies promise to augment workforces under strain while making operations more efficient and flexible. With numerous mobile robot suppliers to choose from, end users need to specify their payloads, pain points, and expectations for return on investment (ROI). This free Special Focus Issue provides examples and examines the following: Mobile robots are not yet created equal – size and specialization How machine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.24
…of industrial electric vehicles such as automated guided vehicles [AGVs], autonomous mobile robots [AMRs], and forklifts, and thereby gained the leading market position,” said Bernhard Erdl, founder, managing director, and owner of PULS, in a release. “With the additional capabilities of PULS, we want to make this system the global market standard and will invest significantly.” Founded in 1980, PULS said it develops and manufactures power supplies and supplementary units for industrial applications. The Munich-based company employs around 1,700 people worldwide. PULS manufactures all of its products at its own facilities in in Chomutov, Czech Republic; Suzhou, China; and Drebach,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
…549 mobile shelves transported by 49 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and six stations—five dedicated to order picking and one to replenishment. Dispeo uses four additional stations to support order picking and replenishment during seasonal picks, as well as for inventory control on a daily basis. “With Scallog, our high-performance, multi-purpose Evreux site has an automation solution that fits in perfectly with our approach to customer and employee satisfaction, while meeting our commitments to agility, performance, and CSR [corporate social responsibility],” said Guillaume Frant, marketing director at Dispeo. Not only do Scallog's G2P systems enable Dispeo to meeet its CSR commitments…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 2.02
…map of their environment and move around the warehouse free of external guidance. They are a step up from AGVs (autonomous guided vehicles), which require some form of guidance to perform tasks, and which mostly follow a fixed path. Instead, AMRs adapt in real time to the surrounding space, safely detecting and avoiding anything in their way. Without the need to follow a fixed path, they can get to more locations, quicker. What can AMRs do? AMRs improve logistics and operations efficiency by supporting floor operations, transportation and processing. Download this paper to learn more about AMRs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
…(ASRS) with ResGreen’s open-architecture BotWay software, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). “We are excited to add Intellistore to our expanding list of distributors,” said Parsh Patel, CEO of ResGreen, in a release. “The company’s employees are dedicated to introducing our leading-edge, AI-based solutions to its extensive customer base.” “The partnership showcases our BotWay software, which integrates seamlessly with Intellistore’s ASRS to increase efficiency while reducing operational costs for customers.” ResGreen SimuPath applies simulation to optimization Last month, ResGreen Group International Inc. (RGGI) introduced SimuPath, a simulation program intended to improve manufacturing and warehouse productivity. The program…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.16
…operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these systems. Wagner also has AGVs from Dematic that we handle as a 3PL [third-party logistics provider] ourselves. Peterson: Human-machine collaboration is core to our approach and value proposition. Our robots are designed to enhance a worker’s productivity and improve ergonomics and workplace safety. Locus bots seamlessly work alongside human teammates; they do not replace them. With less walking, lifting, or pulling heavy carts, people can focus on what they do best – picking and putaway. Customers have repeatedly shared feedback on how our collaborative robots do more than improve productivity; they dramatically improve the work…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.23
…advantage of scale. So how can automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), lift trucks, and fleet management software provide greater operational agility? Note that demand is driving innovation. The global market for logistics robots could expand from $8.28 billion in 2023 to $38.13 billion by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%, according to Future Market Insights. “The adoption of logistics robots cuts down warehouse labor expenditure and helps businesses function efficiently,” it said. This does not mean that robots are taking jobs but that human resources can be reallocated to higher-value tasks. Labor still…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
…reliability for customers. UPS is using autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) powered by Dane, Geek+, Locus Robotics, Crown Equipment, and Toyota-Raymond to simplify demanding jobs. Many of these AGVs can move small packages and irregular-sized shipments more safely and easily through UPS facilities, noted the logistics provider. Irregular shipments that don’t fit on conveyor belts can often be heavy and difficult to move, said UPS. These automated vehicles can “exponentially streamline these movements and promote safety,” it claimed. Digital technologies part of competitive strategy UPS said it is also using digital technologies to ensure the safety of every delivery around the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.13
…an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it’s critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® created the new TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The new finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths. Scott McGill, Cornerstone’s Vice President of Sales: “As AMRs and AGVs travel throughout a facility — including on elevated warehouse platforms, pick modules, and mezzanines — the durability and condition of the floor…