Is there a way to efficiently manage multiple robots?🤖

As the era of working with robots arrives, the proportion of robots in various industries is steadily increasing.📈 In fact, as of 2022, looking at the proportion of companies using robots, 16.6% of all manufacturing companies and 64.3% of large manufacturing corporations are using robots. On average, you can consider that each company uses about 13.3 robots (241 per 10,000 employees).

In particular, according to the robot density (number of robots introduced per 10,000 workers) announced by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), South Korea's robot utilization is the highest in the world, ranking first globally. In our country, industry is developing rapidly as robots take over tasks that are overwhelming for humans.

As a result, rather than using a single robot, multiple robots are being used within the same space. However, since robots are not human, there is always a risk of malfunctions and frequent errors.😵‍💫

What can reduce these risks and provide systematic management is a robot control system. By utilizing a robot control system, you can remotely track robot locations and paths in real-time via computer or tablet, and identify and resolve the causes of malfunctions.

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However, since robot control systems were traditionally configured differently for each type of robot, it was difficult to introduce various heterogeneous robots within a single space.😥

Even if you purchase a service robot suited for a specific purpose at the time of initial introduction, as time passes, you might add new services or purchase heterogeneous robots from other manufacturers. This leads to an inconvenient situation where you cannot manage all robots on one screen and must manage them through each robot's individual control system.

To solve this inconvenience and allow for the free introduction and convenient management of various robots, Marosol has launched SOLlink, the world's most comprehensive integrated control system for multi-brand and heterogeneous robots.🎉

Now, through SOLlink, it is possible to connect all robots deployed at a business site for real-time remote control and integrated management. Shall we look at the various functions of SOLlink in detail?👇

Robot Control System from the User's Perspective

Existing robot control systems were mostly developed from an expert's point of view, making them difficult for those new to robots to use.😥 SOLlink was developed from the user's perspective, featuring an intuitive screen configuration that allows anyone to easily and conveniently control and manage robots.

Rather than complex methods, you can send robots to desired locations and perform desired tasks simply by dragging a mouse.🙌

Intuitive and Convenient Screen Configuration

With a UI/UX designed for general users, not just robot experts, the intuitive screen configuration increases program utility. It implements features ranging from a minimap that shows the building at a glance to a simple and intuitive robot control panel.

All Robots on One Screen

SOLlink allows you to check heterogeneous and multi-brand robots on a single screen. SOLlink solves the inconvenience of having to use dedicated integrated control systems for each robot brand. Furthermore, beyond common functions like movement, stopping, and charging, SOLlink can control specialized functions unique to each robot.

For example, by using SOLlink to control special functions like video calls or text messaging for the care robots introduced at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, we contributed significantly to increasing patient satisfaction.👍

 Operation Status of All Robots at a Glance 👀

As the number of robots increases, it becomes important to quickly understand the operation status at a glance. SOLlink accurately reflects these user needs in its operation status page.

The indicators you can check include operating robot information, number of uses, travel distance, usage time, operation rate relative to goal, and task status. You can easily check these indicators in your preferred format, such as bar, pie, or line charts.👍

In fact, a nurse at Hallym University Hospital who is using SOLlink left a review saying, "It's so convenient to be able to control all 72 robots introduced to the hospital with just one SOLlink. The SOLlink program is intuitively designed, so even nurses without professional knowledge of robots could use it easily!"

Flexible Integration with All Building Facilities

Imagine a robot naturally taking an elevator and passing through automatic doors. With SOLlink, you can experience scenes that seem possible only in high-tech buildings of the distant future right now. SOLlink allows for flexible integration between robots and all building facilities.

Notably, it can integrate with elevators, automatic doors, and facilities for the disabled. By providing robot solutions for high-tech building management, we offer flexible and scalable robot solutions to various types of customers.

Anytime, Anywhere, in Any Environment

SOLlink can be accessed not only on desktops but also on tablets and smartphones. By optimizing the program for WEB or APP, it resolves the inconvenient access methods limited to specific devices. SOLlink is compatible with all familiar platforms and devices, including Windows, Mac, Web, and Android.

Fast Response Even During Malfunctions

If a problem or malfunction occurs with a robot, even a slight delay can affect service quality. To prevent such issues, we have equipped the system with a real-time KakaoTalk notification feature. Real-time notifications of the robot's driving status allow for quick sharing and judgment regarding problem situations.

Don't worry even if a malfunction occurs while using SOLlink. If a problem arises, contact Marosol, and a Marosol robot expert can check the robot status in real-time and diagnose the problem remotely, allowing for immediate action and minimizing downtime.

Currently, SOLlink is being utilized at over 50 sites nationwide with proven utility. Among them, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, which has introduced the most robots, is controlling and managing a total of 72 robots with SOLlink.

From guide robots that navigate hospital facilities to delivery robots that transport medicine and samples, multi-disciplinary robots that support collaborative treatment, disinfection robots for hospital hygiene, and home care robots that assist with medication and remote treatment at patients' homes—the hospital has transformed into one providing more advanced services.

 Click to view a more detailed video on how to use SOLlink.

Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital says it achieved minimization of in-hospital infections by using non-face-to-face services through SOLlink. Furthermore, by having robots perform tasks previously handled by humans, they reduced labor intensity and shortened human movement paths by having robots deliver items.😊

To date, the number of tasks achieved through SOLlink is 12,490, and patients have actively utilized the services 11,569 times.

Professor Lee at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital added, "Robots are not only deployed for grand surgeries. There are areas that are simple but where we wish someone would take over for humans," showing great satisfaction with the use of SOLlink and the hospital's transformation, noting that "the introduction of medical service robots will allow medical staff to focus on medical acts that provide value as human-to-human."

 Source: Yakup Shinmun

Recently, a survey was conducted on the satisfaction of pharmacists, nurses, and patients regarding "service robots." 89% of nurses and 92% of pharmacists who participated in the survey responded that the introduction of robots in hospitals is essential in the future, and 92% of patients also responded positively. Notably, all 82 patients who received video guidance from a service robot said they had no aversion to robot guidance, showing a 100% approval rate.🤗

 Click to view the SOLlink introduction page.

Currently, SOLlink is actually operating in various locations where heterogeneous and multi-brand robots have been introduced, such as restaurants, factories, and schools, as well as hospitals. 

If you are curious about SOLlink—the integrated robot control system newly born from the user's perspective to keep pace with the era of robot popularization, and which possesses over 50 real-world cases nationwide—please contact a Marosol robot expert right now.☎ 

Marosol is available for consultation 24 hours a day. 👉 080-858-5050