Potenit Lift-type AMR for Home Appliance Part Rack Transfer

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This logistics automation solution utilizes Potenit’s Lift-type AMR to automatically transfer component racks for home appliances according to the manufacturing process sequence.

Potenit’s AMR solution can be deployed easily without additional infrastructure (such as magnetic tapes or floor markers) and responds flexibly to changes in factory layout or work positions. Through the proprietary MOS (Multi-Robot Operating System), operators can monitor real-time status and issue commands via mobile devices, tablets, or PCs.

By automating material input and transfer across processes, idle time caused by preparation work has been reduced, leading to increased operational efficiency and productivity. This project was implemented as part of a Smart Factory advancement initiative to optimize worker movement, minimize production lead times, and increase overall production capacity to respond flexibly to shifting market demands.

Components

Robot	Robot: Potenit Lift-type AMR Payload: 1,000kg (Heavy-duty capacity for large part racks) Max Speed: 1.0m/s Stop Precision: ±30mm Navigation: SLAM-based autonomous driving with reflector-based precision alignment.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Request: When a process is completed and the part rack is full, a transfer command is sent to the logistics robot.
STEP 2.	Loading: The AMR identifies the location of the reflectors at the bottom of the part rack, moves to the precise position, and lifts the rack.
STEP 3.	Initial Transfer: The robot moves to the subsequent process stage and lowers the rack.
STEP 4.	Re-picking: The AMR lifts the completed part rack from the current process stage.
STEP 5.	Process Flow: The robot moves to the next designated stage and unloads the rack (Tasks are performed in the specific order received from the MES).

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Features

Simple and Fast Deployment

Reduced Time & Cost: Minimizes initial investment and installation time through a simplified setup process.

Infrastructure-Free Navigation: Capable of autonomous self-localization and pathfinding without physical markers, significantly lowering deployment costs.

Agile Adaptability: Offers flexible responses to production layout changes or shifts in workstation locations.

Customizable Design: The robot interface can be customized to match the specific size and geometry of various part racks on-site.

Versatile High-Payload Handling

Heavy-Duty Transport: Capable of moving heavy loads up to 1,000kg, replacing manual labor for strenuous tasks.

Enhanced Space Efficiency: Optimizes floor space compared to traditional manual carts, allowing for denser production layouts.

Smart and Safe Operations

Multi-Robot Operating System (MOS):
- Multi-Device Control: Easily monitor real-time status and issue commands via PC, tablet, or smartphone.
- Fleet Optimization: Expertly coordinates multiple robots simultaneously, including position tracking, path generation, and obstacle avoidance.
- Data-Driven Management: Integrates with MES/WMS to track throughput and inventory levels for more efficient operations.
- Versatile Connectivity: Supports various communication modules including Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G.
Collaborative Safety:
- A safe solution designed to work alongside humans in complex environments.
- Features automatic collision prevention (stop) and dynamic avoidance of unexpected obstacles.
- Zero-Turn Radius: Capable of 360-degree rotation on the spot, making it ideal for operating in extremely narrow aisles.

Results

ROI Period	42 months
Key Benefits	Quantitative: Reduction of 1 full-time personnel from manual transport tasks. Qualitative: Reduced worker fatigue and increased productivity through optimized movement paths.
Client Feedback	We initially thought AGV systems were complex and required significant infrastructure. However, this solution was installed without any physical facility changes and allows us to move work positions flexibly. It handles movement and transfer very efficiently, even in our most cramped spaces.