Understanding mobile robots in the age of industry 4.0
As automation becomes the new norm for manufacturing and warehousing operations in the Industry 4.0 era, the options to help you achieve it are rapidly evolving. Technologies such as unmanned forklifts, collaborative robotic arms, improved sorting / collection, and smart conveyors are advancing as costs continue to decline; making these options more accessible for businesses of all sizes. One such advancement that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years has been the advent of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as smarter and more flexible alternatives to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for a wide variety of material handling activities. Understanding the difference between these two automation alternatives can help many types of businesses optimize operations and save money.
This MiR 250 AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) can locate a ROEQ Cart Rack without needing to be adjusted.
Capable of picking up and deliver goods in different heights. TML1000 works with pallet racks and stationary pick-up stations with rollers/gravity rollers.
Transport pallets, skids and boxes safely and efficiently with this lifter solution. It can be used with TML150 fork plates mounted on the top module. The software automatically extends the safety zone upwards to take any increase in height footprint into consideration.
Robot programming (Teaching) is getting easier and easier
As robots have evolved to become more efficient so has the process of programming them. A common misconception about robot programming is that you must be a highly skilled programmer to get a robot up and running...
Easily connect conveyors to maximize process flow
Real efficiency in logistics automation is achieved when the entire workflow is handled by robotics solutions that communicate smoothly with each other. That’s the vision behind ROEQ’s Top Roller that automates load and unload operations for the MiR series...
Robotic Packaging Automaton
Packaging has been an important part of business operations for centuries. The $900 billion industry has emerged as an integral process of every business, from multi-million dollar corporations to small-town mom and pop shops. Protecting products during transit isn't an inexpensive endeavor, either...
Robotic Integration When and Where It's Needed Most
One thing that has been on the minds of many during the current market situation is how to deal with labor shortages — in manufacturing, in material handling and in food and beverage production. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) reports that 89% of manufacturers are having difficulty finding skilled workers...
The Evolution Of The Gripper
It has been roughly 50 years since the first readily controllable gripper was created. The Stanford arm utilized two straight-bar fingers with linear motion that slid together to grip and release objects. Since, grippers have continued their evolution from three-finger graspers to robotic hands with flexible joints, contactless grippers that use suction and flexible cups...
