German logistics firm Cellumation has developed its Celluveyor system, which promises to reshape how goods are sorted and moved in manufacturing settings.
According to its developers, the Celluveyor system features a modular design constructed from small, hexagonal cells outfitted with omnidirectional wheels that allow packages to move precisely in any direction. The researchers suggest that the system is ideal for complex routing and sorting in tight warehouse environments, offering a flexible alternative to conventional conveyor belts.
Source: CellumationCellumation’s hexagonal robot cells with their three omnidirectional wheels comprise the system. The omniwheels are individually controlled at 360° and enable smooth, collision-free object movement in even the tightest spaces, the company explained.
The company also noted that A 3D camera-based vision system tracks every object’s height, size and position above the surface, with the data feeding into algorithms that determine the best routes for those objects in real time. Consequently, there is no need for downstream changes because the objects at exit locations are precisely aligned and oriented.
Making this possible is Cellumation’s adaptive software, which can instantaneously track, alter and correct movement.
The team noted that using scanned data or preset logistical rules, the Celluveyor’s software-driven control system selects the ideal route for each package. The system reportedly processes up to roughly 450 layers or 5,200 packages per hour.
For more on the hexagonal robot cells, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Cellumation.
