Autonomous Mobile Robots use onboard sensors, cameras, and mapping software to understand their environment and navigate dynamically. Unlike older automated guided vehicles that follow wires or magnetic tape, an AMR plans its own path and routes around obstacles. They are heavily used in warehouses and manufacturing floors to transport materials flexibly.
Heard on the job
We need to clear the main aisle so the AMRs can map the new racking layout.
Insider tip
The main selling point of an AMR over an AGV is that you do not have to modify your facility infrastructure to install it.