Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation and software, has introduced its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that offers horizontal transportation for payloads up to 6,613 lb — which is almost 3 tons.
According to its developers, the new AMRs offer flexibility in challenging environments and adjustability according to changing transport needs.
Source: Swisslog
“Our new AMRs are ideal for point-to-point pallet transport in sectors such as food and beverage, fashion and general merchandise, as well as inter-industrial applications. The advantages they offer are quick deployment and flexible operation, ease of changing routes and delivery points, and adaptability to support business growth.”
IntraMove is connected to the artificial intelligence (AI)-based fleet management software through the VDA 5050 standard communication interface.
This software enables the mapping of multiple industrial scenarios, thus ensuring optimized route planning and assignment of transport orders to the robots, which travel independently and autonomously on all routes.
Further, it can be directly linked to a WCS or WMS system like Swisslog’s SynQ software that manages the transport orders. Additionally, external equipment, like doors and elevators, can communicate to the fleet management software via various standard protocols (for example, MQTT, ModBus, OPC UA and more).
The robot’s Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) navigation, which utilizes two laser scanners, uses AI algorithms to calculate the most efficient path to a destination while avoiding physical obstacles and traffic without requiring cables, strips or tapes.
The AMRs also feature a fully integrated lifting device that rises to transport goods without jolts or damage. A range of different top modules, such as platforms and conveyors, ensures efficient product handling and flexibility in transportation.
Swisslog’s IntraMove AMR robots are available in different payload versions for assorted applications.
The compact model IntraMove AMR 600 is designed for a payload of 1,322 lb, the pallet transporter IntraMove AMR 1500 is suitable for 3,306 lb, while the heavy-duty omnidrive IntraMove AMR 3000 is intended for payloads of 6,613 lb.
