Process Overview
This case study demonstrates the automation of heavy-duty product transport using Omron AMR logistics robots.
The client implemented a logistics automation system to reduce inefficiencies and labor burdens associated with repetitive, heavy logistics tasks. Specifically, they sought to reduce costs and maximize logistics efficiency through automated palletizing and return operations.
This solution automates simple, repetitive tasks like product movement and loading, thereby increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the shipping process and reducing worker burden, thereby enhancing safety and productivity.
Project Background and Objectives
The client recognized the need for automation in heavy cart transport and lead tab return operations and sought to improve logistics operational efficiency and reduce operating costs by introducing AMRs.
This project aimed to:
- Automating lead tab return and cart transport
- Improving worker productivity and ensuring safety
- Enhancing efficiency and flexibility in the logistics field
Components
| Robot | Omron AMR logistics robot LD-90: Moves autonomously while avoiding obstacles, equipped with a two-row conveyor, and loads and returns up to 6 lead tab trays. ; Omron AMR logistics robot LD-250: Equipped with a lift, transports up to 64 lead tab trays by combining with a cart, and moves autonomously to the destination after automatically recognizing the cart. |
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| Peripherals | Robot upper module: Customization for tasks is possible, and productivity is increased by automatically processing repetitive tasks. ; Robot station: Loads the cart to be transported by the robot to support stable logistics return. ; Composite inspection machine: Inspects the trays returned by the robot, and automatically detects defective products. ; Buffer conveyor: Loads the trays after inspection, and provides a buffer to help workers load the cart. ; Tray cart: Up to 64 trays can be loaded, and is transported by LD-250. |
Workflow
| STEP 1. | Calling the operator: Click the button → Receive command to move LD-90 → Autonomous driving to the designated location |
|---|---|
| STEP 2. | Tray loading: Manually load trays onto the LD-90 conveyor → Return to the composite inspection machine |
| STEP 3. | Inspection task: Inspector docking → Tray inspection → Buffer conveyor loading after inspection |
| STEP 4. | Cart loading: The worker manually loads the tray onto the cart. |
| STEP 5. | Cart transport: Call LD-250 → Cart automatically recognized and transported |
| STEP 6. | End of work: The robot automatically returns to the waiting area after work. |
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Process Overview
This case study demonstrates the automation of heavy-duty product transport using Omron AMR logistics robots.
The client implemented a logistics automation system to reduce inefficiencies and labor burdens associated with repetitive, heavy logistics tasks. Specifically, they sought to reduce costs and maximize logistics efficiency through automated palletizing and return operations.
This solution automates simple, repetitive tasks like product movement and loading, thereby increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the shipping process and reducing worker burden, thereby enhancing safety and productivity.
Project Background and Objectives
The client recognized the need for automation in heavy cart transport and lead tab return operations and sought to improve logistics operational efficiency and reduce operating costs by introducing AMRs.
This project aimed to:
- Automating lead tab return and cart transport
- Improving worker productivity and ensuring safety
- Enhancing efficiency and flexibility in the logistics field
Components
| Robot | Omron AMR logistics robot LD-90: Moves autonomously while avoiding obstacles, equipped with a two-row conveyor, and loads and returns up to 6 lead tab trays. ; Omron AMR logistics robot LD-250: Equipped with a lift, transports up to 64 lead tab trays by combining with a cart, and moves autonomously to the destination after automatically recognizing the cart. |
|---|---|
| Peripherals | Robot upper module: Customization for tasks is possible, and productivity is increased by automatically processing repetitive tasks. ; Robot station: Loads the cart to be transported by the robot to support stable logistics return. ; Composite inspection machine: Inspects the trays returned by the robot, and automatically detects defective products. ; Buffer conveyor: Loads the trays after inspection, and provides a buffer to help workers load the cart. ; Tray cart: Up to 64 trays can be loaded, and is transported by LD-250. |
Workflow
| STEP 1. | Calling the operator: Click the button → Receive command to move LD-90 → Autonomous driving to the designated location |
|---|---|
| STEP 2. | Tray loading: Manually load trays onto the LD-90 conveyor → Return to the composite inspection machine |
| STEP 3. | Inspection task: Inspector docking → Tray inspection → Buffer conveyor loading after inspection |
| STEP 4. | Cart loading: The worker manually loads the tray onto the cart. |
| STEP 5. | Cart transport: Call LD-250 → Cart automatically recognized and transported |
| STEP 6. | End of work: The robot automatically returns to the waiting area after work. |
※ The content provided by Bigwave Robotics is protected under U.S. and Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content is strictly prohibited.