What is the difference between an AGV and an AMR?
If you’ve been investigating robotic material handling equipment you inevitably have come across the terms AMR and AGV. So what is the difference? Although some may unknowingly use the terms interchangeably, there is a significant difference between the two types of vehicles. An AGV is a robotic vehicle that must follow a discrete path, from…
How AMR Technology Creates a Safe Environment
When considering robotics in material handling the first question is almost always about the efficiency and work provided by the AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot). The second question is almost always, “How safe is it?” Workplace safety is always at the forefront of management’s mind, especially when heavy material handling equipment and products are being transported…
Three Considerations for Gaining Efficiency in AMR Deployments
If you are investigating automating pallet moves in your facility, there are three main things you need to consider.
Top 3 Applications for AMRs
There are many operations that can benefit from utilizing Autonomous Mobile Robots (or AMRs).
Three Takeaways from MODEX 2022
A lot has changed since the last MODEX event in 2020, yet much has stayed the same.
OTTO Motors launches “World’s Smartest Autonomous Forklift”
Today our partner, OTTO Motors, just launched “The World’s Smartest Autonomous Forklift.” It’s named the OTTO Lifter and we think you are going to love it.
How Automation Pays for Itself
In today’s marketplace, robotics and automation are gaining traction in places that never considered them before.
Top Five Data Points for Designing an AMR Project
No matter what type of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) project you have in mind for your facility, you will need five key points of data to start the process.
Automation Solves Labor and Real Estate Challenges
There are many challenges in today’s manufacturing and material handling world and the two biggest ones are labor and real estate.
‘Tis the Season for Automation
For consumers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are popular opportunities to find a great deal.
From Dock to Stock with an OTTO Motors AMR
In many warehouses, humans lift truck operators move pallets and materials from loading docks to pallet racks.
New Warehouse Design and Construction
Building out a new warehouse, whether it’s a greenfield or brownfield site, requires a lot of coordination and planning.
