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Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

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An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is a robot that can move without human oversight. They can travel in X and Y paths and freely along a warehouse floor with safeguards for potentially interacting with human traffic. They are often built with cameras and sensors to help them navigate and don’t require wired power.

Unlike autonomous guided vehicles (AGV), which rely on predefined, fixed paths and often require human operator oversight, autonomous mobile robots have mapping capabilities to enable the most efficient travel routes. They are also more affordable and flexible than AGVs.

Picking robots are a common type of AMR that are used for order fulfillment. AMR robots can be fitted with attachments to facilitate single, multi or batch order picking for both goods-to-person and person-to-goods picking. They reduce the amount of walking associated with human-led order fulfillment by delivering items to a worker, boosting productivity and increasing efficiency.

Autonomous mobile robots are used to improve safety, enhance speed, ensure precision, and automate repetitive tasks in a variety of industries including retail, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

Related Terms: personal assistant autonomous mobile robot (PA-AMR), autonomous guided vehicles (AGV)

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