AGV/AMR

Operate at peak performance with an AGV or AMR to handle your material transportation tasks.

What is an AGV/AMR?

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) are two types of warehouse automation technologies. Choosing between one or the other depends on the specific needs and requirements of your warehouse, including type and volume of goods being transported, space constraints of the facility, and overall budget.

AMR

An AMR is an autonomous mobile robot that uses advanced navigation technologies such as sensors, cameras, and machine learning algorithms to move and transport goods within a warehouse. Unlike AGVs, AMRs do not require a predetermined path and can be programmed to navigate around obstacles, adjust their path in real-time, and make decisions based on the environment.

AGV

An AGV is an automated vehicle that moves on the ground and can be programmed to follow a predetermined path in a warehouse. AGVs are equipped with sensors, cameras, and navigation systems to help move and transport products and materials within a facility. They transport items from one location to another, move items to and from storage areas, and carry items between different levels of a multi-level facility.

Benefits of an AGV or AMR

Integrating an AGV or AMR into your warehousing processes offers numerous benefits, including increased efficiency, improved safety, and reduced operating costs. With the ability to handle repetitive material transportation tasks, human laborers are available for more value-added activities. AGVs and AMRs also further optimize warehouse operations through continuous data-driven improvements.

Industries & Applications

AGVs and AMRs can be used in various applications across different industries to automate material handling tasks.

Warehousing & Distribution

AGVs and AMRs can transport goods between storage locations, picking stations, and shipping areas in warehouses and distribution centers. They can handle pallets, totes, or cartons, streamlining order fulfillment processes.

Automotive Industry

AGVs and AMRs are used in automotive manufacturing plants to transport heavy parts, tools, and components between production lines and storage areas.

Manufacturing

AGVs and AMRs can automate material movement in manufacturing facilities, transporting raw materials to production lines and moving finished products to storage or shipping areas.

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

AGVs and AMRs can move medical supplies, medications, and laboratory samples within hospitals, pharmacies, and medical manufacturing facilities.

E-commerce Fulfillment

In e-commerce warehouses, AGVs and AMRs can play a crucial role in automating order picking, packing, and sorting operations, improving speed and accuracy in processing online orders.

Food and Beverage

In food processing and distribution centers, AGVs and AMRs can handle palletized goods, reducing the risk of product contamination and improving overall hygiene.

Retail

In retail settings, AGVs and AMRs can automate the replenishment of store shelves, restocking products promptly.

Partners for AGV/AMR Solutions

Omron

Omron’s mobile robots are fully autonomous intelligent vehicles that increase throughput, reduce machine dwell time, eliminate errors, improve material traceability, and allow employees to focus on tasks that require complex human skills.

Featured Case Studies

Dive into real-world examples of Adaptec’s vast capabilities portfolio, showcasing the transformative power of automation and material handling solutions. Our case studies provide an insightful glimpse into the strategies and outcomes achieved through the integration of automation solutions.

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