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What are the main advantages of Autonomous Mobile Robots?

1. More flexibility
Because Autonomous Mobile Robots rely largely on onboard cameras and sensors for operation, and not magnetic tape or wires like AGCs and AGVs, they are a model of the flexibility, agility and automation. Autonomous Mobile Robots have the ability to design their own efficient pathways within an organization. Autonomous Mobile Robots avoid following established routes, and are therefore open to new routes. Autonomous Mobile Robots can also be utilized to accomplish new tasks more quickly than other automation technologies, which often require more work and time to reprogram. Check out this Mobile Robot info for more.

2. Safety is the top priority
Autonomous Mobile Robots have a lot of sensors and cameras. They allow the Autonomous Mobile Robot to see and comprehend the environment around it. It can travel in an area efficiently, without having to come across people, products infrastructure, or even people. By contrast, equipment run by human operators, such as forklifts, do not have any safety mechanisms built-in and ultimately rely on the input of humans. Autonomous Mobile Robots don't have the same dangers that human operators do. Human operators can get lost or exhausted, which can lead to accidents. Employing Autonomous Mobile Robots for easily-repeatable tasks, therefore, allows operations to reduce the chance of human error, and dramatically improve the overall safety of a facility.

3. Quick Implementation
Autonomous Mobile Robots can realistically be deployed during an operation within about four to six weeks dependent on the particulars of an operation. (Especially important here are the picking software and warehouse execution software that the units will need to integrate with.) Although it is on the higher portion of the spectrum, this is a remarkably short amount of time, especially when compared to other technology. For an example, a goods to person (G2P) system could take up to a year to fully implement.

4. Scalability
Autonomous Mobile Robots can be implemented within a facility in a relatively easy manner. It is possible to follow the modular approach to deployment, starting with a few units, and then increasing the number as you require. This means that you don't need to invest in a large amount of money upfront. Instead of buying massive quantities of Autonomous Mobile Robots they can be purchased a few and then increase the number of units you have. Modular deployments save money and lets you put money into other projects. You also are able to evaluate the effects Autonomous Mobile Robots have on your company and then decide on the your next steps.

5. It is simple to move between facilities
Some operations might be hesitant to explore automation options since they know that the transition to a new facility could in the near future be possible. This is a good option. The new system can be decommissioned in two years. In these situations, Autonomous Mobile Robots can be used to bridge the gap during the time between. Autonomous Mobile Robots can be quickly deployed and moved between facilities. This allows for automation to take place even for the short term. This can be an advantage to businesses planning to establish temporary holiday operations.