As we all known, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other automation technologies continue to be the key to a successful warehouse management system. For warehouse managers considering introducing AMR to their supply chain or looking to expand their use in-house, selecting the best robot for your business and budget is a top priority.
Bayes Robotics, as a leading supplier of AMR solutions, we are your one-stop-shop for increased efficiency, maximum productivity and optimum safety. But what do you need to know when picking the best robot to join your team?
What types of warehouse robots are there?
Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) provide optimal routes to automating the inventories of warehouse environments. They actively retrieve and return goods, distributing them to their specific locations using sophisticated cranes. As the name suggests, goods-to-person (G2P) technology incorporates the human element, delivering goods to picking stations for sorting and order fulfillment.
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) include self-driving forklifts and other machinery which move heavier or larger loads along planned travel paths. For smaller loads, automated guided carts can play similar, more suitable roles.
(Our self-driving forklift working in the warehouse)
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) use fundamentally different technology to transport goods throughout warehouse environments. Instead of being reliant on fixed guidance devices such as magnetic tape, beacons, barcodes or predefined laser paths, AMRs need no external infrastructure to ensure success within the wider warehouse management system.
AMRs use infrastructure-free, laser-based perception and navigation algorithms to deliver the flexibility, versatility and scalability warehouse environments need. They can also be equipped with different tops (e.g. mobile conveyors) to optimize specific processes.
(Our AMR equipped with mobile conveyor)
What industries use AMRs in their warehouses?
Autonomous mobile robots have long been used as solutions for combating labour shortages and pathing the way for increased efficiency, especially throughout supply chains that largely rely on the completion of repetitive, predictable tasks.
The logistics and e–commerce sectors have seen significant uptake in automation technology since online shopping took precedence during the pandemic. Food, beverage and apparel businesses have also embraced autonomous mobile robots. We’ve witnessed high demand from industrial businesses too. Organizations specializing in automotive, electronics, machinery, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are increasingly using automation technology to boost picking times, delivery speeds and customer satisfaction.
What are the uses for AMRs in warehouses?
Due to advancements in automation technology, AMRs and AGVs have the capacity to transform warehouse management systems. Automation equipment can be used throughout the supply chain, whether you wish to digitalize order or zone picking and replace traditional fulfillment tools or organize your inventory.
Courtesy of their range of smart applications within warehouse environments, AMRs and AGVs have been integral to the improvement of safety throughout the warehouse management system, the enhancement of picking performance, and the overall increase of efficiency.
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