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Great Warehouse Robotics Blog
What are the primary Autonomous Mobile Robot Advantages
1. Increased Flexibility
Because Autonomous Mobile Robots rely heavily on onboard cameras and sensors for operation, and not wires or magnetic tape like AGVs and AGCs--Autonomous Mobile Robots exemplify flexibility and agility in automation. Autonomous Mobile Robots can design their own efficient pathways within the facility. Autonomous Mobile Robots avoid following established routes, and are therefore flexible in the design of their routes. Autonomous Mobile Robots are able to shift to new tasks quicker than other automation technology. Check out this AGV info for more.
2. Safety Improved
Autonomous Mobile Robots are full of sensors and cameras. These cameras let Autonomous Mobile Robots interpret and understand their environment. Autonomous Mobile Robots are able to move effectively in a space without colliding with objects, people or even infrastructure. But, the equipment used by human operators (e.g. forklifts) do not have the same safety features and depend on input from humans. Autonomous Mobile Robots remove the possibility that human operators are distracted or fatigued. However, this is not a concern when using Autonomous Mobile Robots. Utilizing Autonomous Mobile Robots for easily-repeatable tasks will allow operations to remove the potential for human error, and dramatically increase the safety of a facility.
3. Rapid Implementation
Autonomous Mobile Robots can be deployed within a company in less than four to six weeks , depending on how complex the operation is. This is especially true if the unit will be required to interface with warehouse execution software and picking software. Even at the higher end, this is a very short period of time, particularly when you look at other options. A goods-to person system (G2P), could take more than a year to be implemented.
4. Scalability
Autonomous Mobile Robots have a simple implementation within a facility. You can follow modular deployment to add units as your business grows or changes. This helps you avoid a high initial investment. Instead of purchasing large quantities of Autonomous Mobile Robots in one go it is possible to start with a few units and then increase your number as time goes on. The modular deployment will free funds that can be used to invest in other initiatives while you evaluate the impact of Autonomous Mobile Robots on your business and plan your the next steps.
5. It's easy to move from one facility to another
Some operations might hesitate to investigate automated options because they are aware that moving to a new facility will soon be a possibility. This is a smart option. The new system will be retired in the next two years. Autonomous Mobile Robots can help to bridge the gap between these two scenarios. Autonomous Mobile Robots can be deployed quickly and relocated between locations. This allows automation to take place even for the short term. Autonomous Mobile Robots are a great option for companies to temporarily operate during holidays or for operations that require a move in the near future. |
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