Intralogistics solutions provider Still has revealed its latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which are designed to improve transport processes in warehouses or production halls.
The latest AMRs are available in three new versions. The ACH 06 model, with a load capacity of 600kg and dimensions of 956x730x240mm, has been designed for the automated transport of lighter goods. It can pick up or place goods up to an underride height of 270mm. When loaded, the “small runabout” reaches a travel speed of 1.5m/s.
The medium-sized version, the ACH 10, measures 1182x832x260mm and can transport loads of 1,000kg. Still said businesses who need to transport even heavier loads automatically should go for the ACH 15.
The most powerful of the three models also measures 1182x832x260mm and is designed for loads up to 1,500kg.
The pick-up and drop-off height of both the ACH 10 and the ACH 15 is 290mm. When loaded, the two larger variants reach a speed of up to 1.2m/s.
The available loading area for the ACH 06 is 900x900mm. The other two models feature a loading platform with a surface area of 1200x1200mm.
Torsten Wiecker, vice president brand management, Still EMEA, said: “The automated vertical conveyor stores or retrieves goods in the high-bay warehouse and our new automated mobile robots handle the horizontal transport.
“Thanks to their very compact dimensions, they are much more manoeuvrable in the warehouse or on the production floor and can therefore easily reach almost any position in production – right up to the production worker on the production line.”
All three models are powered by a Li-ion battery, and are built to be charged conveniently via the charging station that is part of the system. The vehicles automatically dock onto the station as needed.
According to Still, these features make its AMR systems the ideal solution for the automated horizontal transport of goods. Featuring sensor technology, the ACH series moves independently and safely in the warehouse – even in mixed operation with people and other industrial trucks.
The vehicles can transport a great variety of load carriers on platforms and can be adapted to a wide range of transfer points. Depending on the requirements, the AMR works independently or via a connection to the different software systems of the operators.
