Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

What are Autonomous Mobile Robots?

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are self-guided vehicles that navigate warehouse environments independently using sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence. They are sometimes referred to as autonomous warehouse robots.

AMRs are used to pick orders, move pallets, transport heavy items and transport inventory to stationary pickers.

AMRs vs AGVs

The fundamental difference between AMRs and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) lies in their flexibility.

AGVs follow set routes, making them ideal for repetitive, high-volume tasks in static environments. However, they require expensive, time-consuming modifications to these environments in the form of magnetic strips and wires.

AMRs operate without physical guides, can recalculate paths around obstructions and can be easily redeployed to different tasks without needing to make structural changes.

What are the Benefits of Using AMRs in a Warehouse?

The benefits of using AMRs in a warehouse include:

• Improved efficiency: AMRs can pick products with high levels of accuracy

• Improved morale: AMRs can support human operatives and help them be more productive; combining human dexterity with robotic efficiency

• Improved safety: AMRs easily navigate around objects and take over heavy lifting tasks, protecting human operatives

• Increased flexibility: AMRs can be deployed to a variety of tasks and scale with your business