Logistics / Serving Robot Modification / GM Factory / Bellabot

Hello, this is MaroSolomon, the Solomon of the robotics world, here to help you solve any difficult robot implementation problems with ease! 👋

The robot craze is expected to continue this year, with many experts marking robotics as a field to watch in 2023. Recently, the robot market has seen a trend where not only traditional IT companies but also firms specializing in manufacturing technology are following suit.

The number of inquiries at Marosol has also surged since the Lunar New Year. We are doing it!📈 We are receiving a wide variety of inquiries, ranging from service and industrial to robot parts. Today, among them... The story behind the inquiry from the industrial factory—I’ve brought this here. The reason I chose this story is that the solution prescribed by Marosol is truly unique. First, shall we take a look at the factory's inquiry? 👇

The place you inquired about is the GM plant in Bupyeong, Incheon. This is a place where production processes are primarily carried out. They mentioned that they intended to introduce AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) logistics to increase operational efficiency, but were at a loss as to what to do after exceeding their allocated budget. 😥

Furthermore, they had accumulated significant dissatisfaction with the technical and sales support from other logistics companies during consultations. So, Marosol first asked them more about the robot specifications and solutions they were looking for!

✅ I would like a robot that can transport workpieces by traveling back and forth over a distance of 8 to 10 meters.

✅ The workpiece weighs about 5kg. Will the robot be able to load it without any issues?

✅ I wish robots could immediately avoid workers when they come into contact with them.

✅ Our budget is too small to introduce logistics robots. Is there any other way?

Although there were logistics robots that met your desired specifications, the tight budget was the biggest obstacle to implementing them. After deliberating with robot experts for a long time on how to find a solution, we were able to discover a brilliant solution!💡

As soon as we decided, we modified the serving robot. We determined that if we modify and introduce serving robots to function as logistics robots, budget concerns would completely disappear, and the automation you desire would be fully achievable. Fortunately, the workpiece weighs 5kg, which is sufficient for serving robots to load. It was a weight I could handle.😊

While there are not many instances of serving robots being introduced in factories, examining overseas examples reveals that they have been adopted quite frequently. In factories, serving robots are used to perform various tasks, such as transporting materials, supporting production processes, and carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning.

Thanks to this, we were able to save on the budget and increase productivity compared to introducing dedicated logistics robots. It is also said to be greatly helping to improve workplace safety. Looking at current trends, the use of serving robots in factories is becoming increasingly common. However, careful planning and solutions from robotics experts are essential for effective implementation.👍

As this was Marosol's first time implementing a solution to modify serving robots for factory deployment, we prepared thoroughly and executed the plan meticulously. After demonstrating all serving robots that met the customer's specifications, we selected the VD Company's Bellabot!

 A factory likely contains not only workers but also various tools and structures.

Can Bellabot safely transport workpieces in a busy factory?

Bellabot is equipped with a 3D sensor and three RGBD cameras for enhanced safety. Thanks to these sensitive sensors, Bellabot can accurately detect obstacles and stop within 0.5 seconds with a fast reaction speed.

• Detection Range: The sensors have a minimum obstacle detection height of 2cm, and since it can detect obstacles up to 10 meters away, Bellabot is said to be able to stop immediately or avoid any obstacle it encounters. That is why we were able to confidently introduce it to the factory. 😉

Let's take a closer look at the product specifications of Bellabot!

• Material: Made of aviation-grade aluminum alloy, weighing 57kg. Thanks to its sturdy material, it does not break down frequently.

• Load Capacity: The Bellabot has four trays. Each tray can hold up to 10kg, allowing for a total load of 40kg. Since each item weighs 5kg, it can move a total of 8 items without any difficulty. 💪

• Specialized Features: Since Bellabot is a serving robot, it has features like the room arrival notification system. While ideal for private rooms in restaurants, this can be adapted for specific station arrivals in a factory!

Introducing serving robots to the factory was not an easy process. We had to go through numerous demonstrations to find the one best suited for the site. Although it was physically demanding to travel multiple times from Marosol's headquarters in Seoul to Incheon, I felt proud that we were ultimately able to introduce Bellabot.😊

Thanks to Marosol's unique know-how, we were able to quickly install the system during the factory introduction and modification processes. The GM Bupyeong plant was so satisfied that they expressed a desire to introduce additional robots in the future. They mentioned that they have been using it without any issues to this day and would like to introduce it to the GM factory in the US as well.👍

As you can see, Marosol is ready to go wherever the assistance of robots is needed. If you are wondering if serving robots can be introduced to your factory to save costs, please contact a Marosol robot expert right now!😜