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Autonomous
Mobile Robots

Advancements in technology have enabled Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to expand into various applications including manufacturing and logistics – allowing these industries to perform more efficiently and safely. Join us as we explore this topic further, with one-on-one interviews with leading experts, technical use cases and more.

The Tech Between Us
Autonomous Mobile Robots

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In this episode, listen as we chat with Niamh Donnelly, co-founder and CRO of Akara Robotics, to discuss Autonomous Mobile Robots, its advancements in hardware, measures for safety and design aspects in taking these robots from prototype to production. Then explore more from our sponsor partners Molex and onsemi.

Meet the Experts

Raymond Yin

Podcast Host and Director of Technical Content at Mouser Electronics

Niamh Donnelly

Co-Founder and Chief Robotics Officer (CRO) at Akara

Distributed Sensors for Autonomous Robots

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A hand in the foreground holding a smart phone with a smart monitoring app displaying. Industrial motors are in the background.

Autonomous robots need to be safe. This means a myriad of sensors on the robot prevents it from being damaged or damaging other systems or people. A more intelligent facility can allow the robots to become more simplified and act as peripherals to a manufacturing facility.

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Then, Now and Next: Autonomous Mobile Robots

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Catch up on the tech landscape of Autonomous Mobile Robots – where we were, where we are, and where we are going.

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Autonomous Mobile Robot Motor Control

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When designing or selecting an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), motor control technology is a major consideration. There are a variety of tradeoffs between drivers and control technology. Knowing these nuances is key to achieving desirable and reliable AMR performance.

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Autonomous Robots Meet Consumer Luggage

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Three people lined up to travel on an airplane with different types of luggage with them including a robot suitcase, a moto suitcase and a smart suitcase.

For the future of travel to be less demanding, luggage needs to get smarter in a hurry. More than just luggage with built-in batteries or GPS, the latest trends in travel include faithful luggage robots merrily following their owner through the chaos of the modern transit station.

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Three different types of autonomous mobile robots

AMRs:
Here, There and Everywhere

The speed and efficiency of Autonomous Mobile Robots is making quite a splash in the warehousing and logistics sectors, but AMRs were not created for these industries alone. Applications from household cleaning to hospitality are happy to put AMRs to work.

The market for AMRs is projected to grow from $1.6B in 2021 to over $22B by 2030 with a huge 34.3% CAGR.*

Public Health

Autonomous Sterilization Machine

Company:

Akara Robotics

Product:

Violet

Deployment:

2021

This AMR sterilizes healthcare facilities using UV-C light to reduce turnaround time and increase “the doctor will see you now” time.

AMR sterilization machine
Sensors Used

3D Depth Camera

Lidar

Microphone

Speaker

USB Camera

Household Cleaning

Autonomous Vacuum

Company:

iRobot

Product:

Roomba

Deployment:

2002

Sucking up dirt is only the beginning for this handy AMR. It can also learn and map its environment.

Robotic vacuum
Sensors Used

Infrared

Piezoelectric

Touch

Security

Autonomous Surveillance Machine

Company:

Knightscope

Product:

K5

Deployment:

2015

Giving mall cops a run for their money, this AMR is handy for large outdoor spaces like malls and warehouses. It detects people in restricted locations, alerts thermal anomaly (fire), and can stream/record surveillance video.

AMR surveillance machine
Sensors Used

GPS

HD Cameras

IMU

Lidar

Microphone

Sonar

Home Delivery

Autonomous Delivery Vehicle

Company:

Starship Technologies

Product:

Starship

Deployment:

2016

This AMR offers grocery, food and supply deliveries including hard-to-reach locations. With payloads up to 20 pounds, it can handle quite a few late-night pizza orders!

Delivery robot on four wheels
Sensors Used

GPS

IMU

Lidar

Stereo HD Cameras

Thermal

Ultrasound

Hospitality

Self-driving Service Assistant

Company:

Relay Robotics

Product:

Relay+

Deployment:

2016

You may find yourself in a hotel elevator with this AMR. It’s capable of delivering small items such as towels and food directly to guest rooms.

AMR room service machine
Sensors Used

3D Depth Camera

IMU

Lidar

Touch

Company:

Analog Devices

Product:

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Deployment:

2020

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*https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5529480/autonomous-mobile-robot-market-by-type-by

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