MHM Automation Automated Robots (AMRs)

MHM Automation has launched an autonomous vehicle that is suitable for handling materials in food processing and logistic operations.

The MHM Automated Robots (AMRs) are autonomous vehicles that can move products on pallets or in crates without conveyors, making them suitable for congested production environments. The AMRs feature integrated navigation and vision technology, enabling them to move around people and objects.

Designed to make automation more viable for small to medium operations, the automation solution can be implemented quickly. As the AMRs can function as a fleet, they can be scaled to suit the needs of both small and large operations, making them a flexible and versatile option.

Applications include: movement of product on pallets or in crates; use within a warehouse or production facility; and suitable for congested working environments.

According to the company the benefits of AMRs compared to pallet conveyors include: greater flexibility of layout design; can better accommodate small footprint operations or awkward factory layouts; easily expanded to meet future needs; faster, lower cost installation and commissioning; and fewer moving parts, resulting in lower maintenance costs; and spare units can be supplied to ensure uninterrupted service.

The company also said the benefits of AMRs compared to AGVs include: works around people and obstacles; lower set-up cost and fast implementation; coordination and flow — a fleet of AMRs at a single facility can coordinate with each other to maximise efficiency and traffic flow; trackless navigation, depots not required; can deliver to user locations; flexible and adaptable — easy to re-map onsite or remotely when products, layouts or delivery routes change; and easily expandable to accommodate growing production or distribution requirements.