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What are Autonomous Mobile Robots main advantages?

1. Increased Flexibility
Because Autonomous Mobile Robots rely largely on onboard sensors and cameras to function--not magnetic tape or wires like AGVs and AGCs--Autonomous Mobile Robots exemplify flexibility and agility in automation. Autonomous Mobile Robots can develop their own efficient routes within a facility. Autonomous Mobile Robots avoid following established routes, and are therefore flexible in creating them. Autonomous Mobile Robots are also able to complete tasks that are not as fast as other automation technology that usually require more work and time to reprogram. Check out this Intralogistics robots info for more.

2. Safety - Increased
Autonomous Mobile Robots are stocked with sensors and cameras. They allow the Autonomous Mobile Robot to understand and interpret its surroundings, which enables it to move efficiently within a facility without colliding with obstacles such as product, infrastructure, or people. By contrast, equipment run by human operators, such as forklifts, do not have the same safety features and ultimately depend on the input of humans. Autonomous Mobile Robots minimize the possibility of human operators becoming tired or distracted and causing accidents. Autonomous Mobile Robots are useful for tasks that need to be repeated many times, which minimizes human error and greatly improves safety.

3. Rapid Implementation
Autonomous Mobile Robots are typically deployed within four to six weeks dependent on the specifics of the process. It is crucial to remember that Autonomous Mobile Robots require integration with picking and warehouse execution software. Even at the highest end this is still a relatively short period, especially when compared to other technology. To give an example, it can take as long as a year to establish a goods-to-person (G2P), system.

4. Ability to increase scale
Autonomous Mobile Robots can be easily installed within a facility. They allow you to follow a modular system of deployment. Begin with a couple of units, then you can expand as your business grows or your needs change. You can start with a small amount and expand your fleet as you go. This can save you a significant amount of money in the beginning. The modular deployment saves capital and lets you invest in other initiatives. Additionally, you have the opportunity to analyze the effects Autonomous Mobile Robots have on your company and then decide on the what next steps to take.

5. It is simple to move between facilities
Some businesses may hesitate to look into automation options even though they realize the possibility of moving to a different facility in the near future is likely. This thinking makes perfect sense to ask: why would you implement a new system when it will only have to be removed in the next two years once the new facility is completed? Autonomous Mobile Robots can help in bridging the gap between the two scenarios. Autonomous Mobile Robots are simple to operate and can be easily moved from one facility to another. This allows for automation in the short-term. Autonomous Mobile Robots are a great option for businesses to temporarily run a holiday operation or for operations that require moving in the near future.