Geek+ and Bosch Rexroth have signed a strategic channel agreement for North America and deployed a unique version of Geek+’s MP1000R autonomous mobile robot (AMR) augmented with Bosch Rexroth’s laser localisation software Rokit Locator.
The moving robot is being used to automatically distribute materials to production lines at Bosch Rexroth’s plant in Changzhou, China. The Rokit Locator software works in parallel with Geek+’s simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) technology, enabling the AMRs to operate in manufacturing environments.
Emil Hauch Jensen, general manager, smart moving and forklift products, overseas business, Geek+, said: “We are very excited to unveil this new SLAM technology for AMRs jointly developed with Bosch Rexroth.
“The partnership will provide our customers with several products and solutions to accelerate the implementation of intelligent moving robots that will drive the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry.”
To capitalise on further market opportunities, Geek+ and Bosch Rexroth have agreed to facilitate resource sharing, deepen cooperation, and develop more intelligent logistics solutions for their customers across North America.
Armando Gonzalez, business leader, AMRs and robotics at Bosch Rexroth, said: “The signing of this North American strategic channel agreement with Geek+ is another milestone in the cooperation between our two companies.
“From cooperation in product development to cooperation in the channel market, we firmly believe that our two companies’ innovativeness and expansion strength will be increased. We will work together to create more competitive world-class products and a complete ecological experience.”
Geek+ (Stand 730) will be at IntraLogisteX 2022 on 29 & 30 March, at the Coventry Building Society Arena. For more information, please visit www.intralogistex.co.uk!
