ROBOTICS
An autonomous mobile robot from AutoGuide
optimises routing and scheduling to ensure vehicles always take the optimal path to fulfil tasks , while the inventory manager optimises task allocation to the vehicle for maximum capacity utilisation and reduced transport runs .
“ AutoGuide provides a modular base that can be configured as a tow , high bay forklift or pallet stacker and manage payloads up to 6.8 tons .
“ The AMRs are guided by laser , radar and environment mapping technologies , meaning navigation without the need to maintain navigational aids such as tapes , radio-frequency identification ( RFID ) tags and reflectors .”
AMR benefits include … > Dynamic real-time routing optimisations > 60 per cent-plus reduction in walking / driving time > Collaborative execution for all transportations > Repeatable 24 / 7 operation > Reduced errors ( with add-on technology )
> Intelligent multiple-simultaneous ask execution based on capacity and pick / place locations
> Manage “ new normals ” ( social distancing ) > Provide process analytics / reporting > Operatives focused on value-add tasks . Collaborative robots , or cobots , have the distinct advantage of working closely and safely with humans .
“ Cobots are helping workers to be
more efficient , productive and profitable ,” says Garry . “ Currently over 2.7m industrial robots are operating in logistic warehouses , factories and labs worldwide .”
Robotics are essential to maintain world-class competitive production processes . Once trained , a basic robot can then execute tasks in accordance with a predefined process and is capable of repeatedly doing so 24 / 7 , close-coupling the appropriate eyes ( vision ), brain ( artificial intelligence / machine learning ), one or more of a vast array of hand types ( manipulators ) and scope for handling increasingly complex task escalates . Examples of their many uses include ... > Picking / placing – Picking required items from mixed item tote bin > Sorting – Ensuring the right products are distributed to the right place > Assembly – Car manufacturing , electronics
> Inspection – Inspecting product quality : for example , does it meet supermarket standards ?
> A combination of the above – Hyve , an autonomous collaborative robot created by AI ’ s sister company , Applied Scientific Technologies . “ Our partnerships are all about collaboration , process alignment and implementation of appropriate
A collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots
requirement solutions ,” says Garry . “ As with all of our strategic technology partnerships , our role is to focus on our customer processes and engineer a solution that delivers on process improvement goals , meaning we can ensure seamless integration with a wide range of existing operations and deliver on promised productivity and ROI goals .
“ Applied Integration UK are here to help you select the correct solutions , boost your productivity , increase quality and gain competitive advantage . If you ’ ve experienced a drop in your productivity levels or would like to know if and how automation can enhance your productivity , contact our team today .”
Applied Integration , founded in 2005 , is a leading systems integrator , specialising in delivering the latest industry technologies with a focus on Industry 4.0 , digitalisation , AMR , robotics and collaborative robots ( cobots ), Internet of Things ( IoT ), analytics , big data / cloud technologies and safety-critical systems ( SIL1 , SIL2 , SIL3 ).
Learn more at appliedintegration . co . uk or call 01642 717555 .
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