South Korean car parts company Hyundai Mobis has announced the recent completion of a mobile collaborative robot (cobot) and logistics robotic system using autonomous driving, which will reportedly be piloted at its Ulsan plant.
The company claims the collaborative logistics robots is suited for manufacturing and distribution applications, as well as for some service responsibility. It has reportedly developed an integrated controller and control system to support its solutions.
What’s more, the mobile robot – fitted with articulated arms – has been designed to move autonomously and perform duties alongside human workers. The system is likewise equipped with cameras and lidar sensors to support movement in a variety of directions and interactive work with colleagues.
Hyundai Mobis also reports that the mobile nature of the bots means they can be used in a wider range of settings than traditional industrial or wearable systems. The ‘vision’ system means it can support tasks such as arranging products on the shelf, according to its developer.
Lee Seung-Hwan, the head of the advanced engineering at Hyundai Mobis, said: “We are brainstorming innovative and creative ideas to develop safe and precise robotics technologies.
“We hope to use these human-robot collaborative solutions to further expand the scope of our business.”
Hyundai Mobis has likewise announced plans to develop a range of solutions using similar technologies, which it says are currently being developed.
The low-floor robots are likewise designed to support logistics operations by moving independently between production lines and distribution warehouses for good transportation. Hyundai claims the bots can support payloads up to 200kg (441lbs) with an ability to lift goods to heights of up to 12cm (4.1in).
