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OMRON is bringing its new midrange MD-650 and MD-900 autonomous cellular robots (AMRs) to the U.S. and Canada. OMRON stated the AMRs are launching as “complete solutions” with prime modules from ROEQ.
The MD-650 and MD-900 present a brand new mid-weight vary choice at 650 kg and 900 kg payload capacities, respectively. OMRON stated the MD-650 strikes at a most velocity of two.2 m/sec and the MD-900 strikes at a most velocity of 1.8m/sec. The MD-650 gives a battery lifetime of 8 hours, whereas the MD-900’s battery lasts as much as 7.5 hours.
“Manufacturers are adopting AMR technology at a staggering rate as the world moves forward from the supply chain crisis inflicted by the pandemic and it’s never been more important to launch complete, out-of-the-box solutions accelerating production automation projects,” stated Kyle Hable, group product supervisor, OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies.
OMRON stated, nonetheless, that companies seeking to deploy AMRs usually notice that an AMR with no prime module is sort of a robotic arm with no gripper. This is why OMRON partnered with ROEQ. The MD-650 and MD-900 can be utilized with each a lifter prime module and prime curler to supply extra effectivity.
OMRON MD 500 and MD 750 AMRs can now be geared up with a ROEQ TML prime lifter payload. | Credit: ROEQ
ROEQ provides equipment with house, security options
ROEQ stated the TML500/TML750 Lifter is a flat prime lifter that allows the MD-series to select up, transport, and drop off pallets and cargo as much as 510 kg with the MD-650 and 760 kg with MD-900.
A brand new ROEQ PR750 Pallet Rack can be accessible with a space-saving Multi-Rack choice. An non-compulsory ROEQ Cargo Sensor Kit offers extra management to make sure items keep in place on the AMR. The Lifter is accessible for each U.S. and Euro pallets.
ROEQ stated the TR600/TR700 Roller is a heavy-duty prime curler permitting the MD-series to select up and ship heavy items, as much as 675kg between conveyor stations. The full resolution contains the ROEQ GuardCom system that gives extra security and effectivity when transferring between the highest curler and the receiving station, utilizing sturdy sensor expertise.
Both modules include ROEQ Assist software program and are compliant with security requirements. A ROEQ cart resolution that may enhance the payload capability of the MD-series can be launched later in 2024.
OMRON MD 500/750 AMR geared up with a ROEQ prime curler. | Credit: ROEQ
OMRON to indicate new system at MODEX
“We’ve continued a strong partnership with ROEQ throughout the MD product launch to enable customers the shortest possible return on investment when combining OMRON and ROEQ products,” stated Hable. “Now, customers can focus on integrating AMR technology into their unique processes more effectively rather than learning the intricacies of AMR project development.”
“Each company added their unique product know-how, resulting in a synergetic development process where we created a truly seamless experience between MRE and AMR on both the hardware and software side,” stated Michael Ejstrup Hansen, managing director, ROEQ. “We are expecting significant market traction with any business needing to optimize internal goods transfer, free up manual labor, and reduce cycle times.”
For the lifter resolution, the ROEQ Assist software program weaves the three constructing blocks – AMR, lifter module, and pallet rack – right into a full resolution working as one. The similar goes for the curler resolution, the place AMR, curler module, and the GuardCom System are all configured by the identical Assist instrument. The shut integration delivers a clean setup and set up expertise and reveals its energy in each day excessive and dependable efficiency, leading to total higher whole price of possession.
The firms stated that is the primary time they’ve labored collectively. The built-in OMRON/ROEQ resolution can have its public U.S. debut at MODEX in Atlanta, GA, March 11-14 at ROEQ Booth A10912.