Challenge

As optimisation of internal production logistics is crucial to become more agile, we are still struggling with the fact that integrating a task driven AMR solution is still very complex, the loading and unloading is still too slow (docking) and it is difficult to combine systems of different brands. As a result, the ROI becomes unclear which prevents implementation by the SMEs.

Impact

The relevance of automating intralogistics with different AGVs and AMRs in a task driven way is more relevant than ever before. From manual transport to automated transport in production is a trend that will continue in the coming years as logistics activities are 'non-value-added' tasks for machine operators. Improving production logistics has become a point of attention for many companies and they are also looking at the possibilities of AMRs and AGVs.
The orchestration of different brands of AGVs and AMRs is hardly present on the market and provided a much-needed flexible way of choosing the right hardware components. The modular approach ensures that it can also be used for other applications.