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Industry 4.0

Experts in industrial processes, connectivity, and customer support

We supply one of Industry 4.0’s key technologies by designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining connected products. We offer connectivity and integration services with users, predictive maintenance, and performance analysis with in-depth knowledge of plant performance, making multi-site comparisons, analyzing applications based on shifts... Our mobile robots are not only the company's transportation system, moving goods from one place to another, but they are also its “nervous system” due to the information they transmit, collect, and move. All our mobile robots have an on-board PC and several sensors – they are like a walking loT chip, constantly collecting information.

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Safety systems

At ABB Robotics, people come first. Autonomous mobile robots are collaborative robots that move safely within industrial environments, coexisting with humans and manual trucks. At ABB Robotics, people come first, and so we ensure that all our products meet the strictest safety regulations.

Our AMRs are fully safety-equipped:

  • Photocells and bumpers
  • Fork tip sensors
  • Warning Systems
  • Load Sensors
  • Safety PLCs
  • Safety laser scanners
  • Emergency stop buttons
Safety systems

Navigation systems

Precise, reliable, and flexible navigation systems

Our different technologies can be used for vehicle location and navigation throughout the facility’s layout.

Magnetic navigation

The AMR reads the magnetic tape placed on the floor by means of a magnetic antenna.

Laser navigation

Reflectors installed at strategic locations within the plant ensure that, wherever the AMR is on the plant floor, it can detect three reflections of the laser beam that its navigation module emits, allowing the AMR to determine its position with pinpoint accuracy.

QR navigation

The AMR reads the QR codes which are laid out on the floor as a matrix by means of its on-board camera in order to identify both its location and the instructions it needs to follow.

Natural navigation

The system scans the environment to create virtual maps and routes

Dual navigation

A combination of different navigation systems, switching from one mode to the other depending on the AMRs position on the plant floor.

 

Battery and charging systems

Our full range of energy systems

Providing an efficient charging strategy and powerful batteries to ensure the autonomy our AMRs need to operate.

Batteries

Lead-acid

Best price/performance ratio.

Li-Ion

High durability, free maintenance, no memory effect, suitable for fast charges

Charging systems

Manual battery interchange

The AMR moves to the battery exchange position when it detects a level of charge below the programmed limit, and the operator carries out the exchange.

Online charging (wired/wireless)

The AMR automatically connects to a charger during periods of inactivity.

 

AMR software systems

Move your AMRs at the pace of your facility with our software solutions

ABB’s AMR software systems allow us to connect our vehicle fleets to your systems and ensure a seamless integration between our vehicles and your plant.

Our AMR software system is divided into different modules, which are each responsible for different tasks. Our Fleet Management System (FMS) is responsible for the connection with your enterprise management system and managing the orders to be carried out by our AMRs in the most efficient way. It also manages traffic rules, priorities and the interaction with all plant elements, ensuring a smooth workflow and maximum performance of our system. Additionally, our traceability manager keeps track of all events, anomalies, orders and signals to enable you to make informed decisions about the AMR system.

AMR Fleet Manager

Responsible for collecting all orders and translating them into movements that the AMRs must perform.

  • Technology: Server- or PLC-based to better adapt to your plant’s needs.
  • Transparency: Seamlessly integrate your enterprise software with your new AMR system following our pre-defined interfaces. Additionally, allow your plant operators to interact with the AMR system using our web-based and tablet-based user interfaces.
  • Connectivity: Optimize your internal automatization and logistics needs by taking advantage of our bidirectional communication with the peripheral devices in your plant.
  • Traceability: Make more informed decisions about your AMR system thanks to all data being captured and made available to you. Secure full control over all movements and events happening on your shop floor.
AMR Fleet Manager
Monitoring systems

Monitoring system

Live web-based visualization of the AMR system. Together with events, anomalies, orders and signals, it allows customers to have full control of what is happening on the shop floor. With this data, the performance of the system can be monitored and any deviations can be quickly detected.

  • Live feedback: Continuous information on what is happening in the plant at all times: from AMR movements to possible anomalies or events.
  • Data first: Data-driven decision-making through KPI dashboards that help our customers track performance and make informed maintenance choices.
  • Easy-to-use: Graphic User Interface which is designed in a user-centered approach, making it easy to use for anyone with basic knowledge of AMRs.
  • Flexibility: Different functionalities which adapt to your needs: from basic visualization to an advanced plan with FMS (Fleet Management System) interactions.

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