Autonomous Mobile Robots for Your Warehouse
The Skypod AMR Robot
The Skypod® supports operators by transporting goods stored in bins or trays between racks and picking stations.
These autonomous mobile robots (AMR), or automated warehouse robots, are programmed to prioritise the most urgent orders received from our software, ensuring the fastest and most efficient processing.
Our Skypods operate in a controlled, human-free environment, reducing risks associated with pedestrian traffic and significantly boosting site productivity. Skypod AMR robots can be added or removed within minutes as your operations evolve, maintaining uninterrupted throughput.
Fast
Travels up to 4 m/s, accessing any item within two minutes.
Agile
Moves in three dimensions without the need for complex infrastructure.
Adaptable
Operates in both chilled and ambient environments.
Maximizing Your Benefits
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Our agile warehouse AMR robots can retrieve bins or trays within two minutes without slow, complex machinery or inefficient stacking. Each system has the optimal number of robots to ensure peak performance and efficiency.
Reduce Wasted Space
Skypod autonomous mobile robots can ascend to 12 metres, allowing you to fully utilise your warehouse space from floor to ceiling—stock more items by building upwards, not outwards.
Quickly Add More Robots
As your business needs change, additional warehouse robots can be added within minutes, ensuring seamless integration. AMR Robots can also be rented to manage peak season demands, high inventory periods, or business growth.
| Specifications | Measurements | Measurements (imperial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 765 x 660 x 390mm | 30.1 x 25.9 x 15.3in |
| Payload | 30kg | 66.4lb |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40°C | 32° to 104°F |
| Battery Charging Time | 5 minutes every hour |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of autonomous mobile robots?
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) bring about a significant enhancement in warehouse operations by automating material handling and transportation tasks. The benefits include increased operational efficiency, reduced labor costs, and improved safety by minimizing manual handling of goods. AMRs also bring a level of flexibility that’s vital in today’s dynamic business environment as they can accommodate sudden changes within your business model, evolving market trends, and inevitable supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, these advanced systems contribute to faster order fulfillment and better space utilization, thereby defining a new standard in warehouse automation.
To delve deeper into how AMRs and robotic AS/RS systems are transforming warehouse operations and enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity, we invite you to read our in-depth article, Transforming Warehouse Operations with Robotic AS/RS.
What are the key differences between autonomous mobile robots and traditional forms of warehouse automation?
The key differences lie in flexibility, intelligence, and ease of integration. Unlike traditional forms of warehouse automation, autonomous mobile robots can navigate dynamically in a warehouse environment without needing fixed infrastructure like tracks, wires, or heavy or complex machinery. A significant feature of AMRs is their ability to update and adjust their operations in real-time. This is particularly beneficial when managing urgent orders, as the system can re-prioritize tasks to accommodate these high-priority needs without human intervention. This capability, integral to the Skypod system, enhances operational efficiency and flexibility, making automated warehouse robots a more responsive and adaptable solution than traditional warehouse automation forms.
Do the AMR robots require downtime to charge?
Our Skypod system’s robots are designed for high efficiency and minimal charging downtime. Each lightweight robot requires only about 5 minutes of charging per hour. This is accomplished through strategically placed charging boosters within the system, allowing the AMR robots to charge autonomously without human intervention.
Furthermore, the system is configured to ensure that this charging process does not negatively impact throughput. An innovative feature of our autonomous mobile robots is their ability to charge while braking and descending the racks, enhancing energy efficiency. This design ensures continuous operation and high productivity, with the charging process seamlessly integrated into the system’s workflow.
How do the autonomous mobile robots navigate throughout the system?
Deepsky, our end-to-end warehouse software orchestrates every element of the Skypod system, including the AMR robots, and connects it with third-party equipment. Additionally, the robots are equipped with LIDAR, which utilizes laser light to measure distances and generate precise, three-dimensional maps of the surrounding environment.
Are Skypod system AMR robots built in-house?
Yes, the AMR robots used in the Skypod system are a proprietary Exotec technology, uniquely designed and built in-house. Our approach to creating these robots is not just an iteration of existing AS/RS designs; it’s an invention of a new, more elegant solution. Each component of the Skypod system is built to be simple yet effective, embodying what we at Exotec believe is the future of warehouse automation – modular, performant, and reliable.
We understand the complexities of warehouse operations and are committed to not adding to them. Our focus is on providing products, not lengthy projects. We aim for solutions that are straightforward to deploy, operate, maintain, and scale. This philosophy is what defines “elegance” at Exotec.
To learn more about our approach to warehouse automation and the philosophy behind our Skypod system, we encourage you to read our article, Elegant Robotics: The Future of Warehouse Automation.
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