ABB has launched its first range of rebranded autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021.
ASTI Mobile Robotics’ solutions are now rebranded and integrated into ABB’s portfolio, grouped under the Flexley name.
The first models to be released, Flexley Tug and Flexley Mover, cover applications including towing, trolley transportation up to 2,000kg, as well as lifting and transporting racks, containers, and pallets of 1,500kg.
Marc Segura, president of ABB’s robotics division, said: “This is a gamechanger for our customers, they can work with one partner offering everything they need to adapt to the opportunities and challenges driven by individualisation, labour shortages and disrupted supply chains and our rebranding underscores the simplicity and benefit of the integrated solutions we offer to our customers.”
Future ABB AMRs will also feature VSLAM technology from Sevensense Robotics – a Swiss start-up in ABB’s portfolio of partner companies – designed to enable mobile robots to navigate complex and dynamic environments.
According to ABB, the technology could open new possibilities for flexible manufacturing, such as AI that makes AMRs as autonomous as robotic arms.
The integration of ASTI into ABB includes a complete rebranding of all its offices and facilities, as well as the launch of a new website.
