Author: Timmy Phan
Robotic Sales and Business Development Specialist
The face of logistics and manufacturing is being changed by Autonomous Mobile Robots, and MiR is right at the forefront. If phenomenally boosting operating efficiency is the objective, then there are a number of vital ingredients to ensure that this is achieved when the company deploys AMRs.
1. Integration into Operational Systems:
Once MiR's fleet of AMRs is integrated into the operation, there should be smooth integration with the operational systems that already exist. Define how the AMRs will interface with existing WMS or ERP systems. While the MiR robots are developed to easily integrate into such systems, it can save a lot of disruption to find out compatibility for easier optimization of operations.
2. Facility Layout and Infrastructure:
The physical layout of your facility will go a long way in ensuring effectiveness in the workings of the AMR. The MiR robots can easily navigate around previously mapped environments. A well-organized and obstacle-free layout will be required. Carefully analyze the floor plan of the facility to determine what changes are likely to be needed to best accommodate the robots in getting around efficiently.
3. Safety and Compliance:
Safety is of utmost importance when it comes to the implementation of AMRs. While all advanced safety features are onboarding the MiR robots, it is very important to establish safety procedures and train the personnel on interacting with the AMRs. Ensure any necessary industry regulations or any form of safety standards comply to ensure minimal harm and protection of personnel.
4. Scalability and Flexibility:
Understand the scalability of your AMR solution. MiR robots are modular and can easily be scaled up or scaled down depending on your needs. Consider future growth and ensure the chosen AMR will be able to adapt to the needs and workflows that will change over time.
5. Maintenance and Support:
Efficient maintenance and effective support ensure long-term success. While MiR provides comprehensive support services, it is very important to establish a maintenance schedule and understand the support options. This will ensure that regular maintenance keeps their performance at their best and reduces the time that these machines are in downtime.
Thus, addressing such factors means trying to maximize the benefit however possible from the implementation of MiR's AMRs, driving efficiency and productivity deeper into the operations.