The use of cobots in logistics operations is expected to grow tenfold between 2018 and 2025, driving the combination with AMRs.
The integration of compact collaborative robots (cobots) with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is consolidating as a major trend in the warehousing and logistics sector. The union of these technologies allows automated operations to gain flexibility, combining the autonomous navigation capabilities of AMRs with the manipulative precision of cobots.
According to industry data released by Kassow Robots, the use of cobots in warehousing environments is expected to see a tenfold increase between 2018 and 2025. This significant growth reflects market demand for automation solutions that are adaptable to different stages of the supply chain.
Combining compact cobots with AMRs expands the application possibilities for autonomous robots. While AMRs are traditionally used to transport goods from one point to another within a warehouse, the addition of a collaborative robotic arm allows the system to perform handling tasks independently, such as picking and repositioning items along the route.
The adoption of compact cobot models is a key factor facilitating this integration. The reduced size of the robotic arms allows them to be mounted on mobile robots without compromising the payload capacity or mobility of the system, making the dual architecture viable in operational spaces where the layout may be restricted.
With the continuous expansion of automation in logistics, the trend points toward the development of increasingly autonomous hybrid systems. The evolution of the collaborative robotics market suggests that the synergy between mobility and manipulation will be a central element in the modernization of warehouses in the coming years.
Integrating compact cobots with AMRs combines the autonomous navigation of mobile robots with the manipulative precision of robotic arms. This allows the system to independently perform handling tasks, such as picking and repositioning items, while transporting goods, increasing operational flexibility.
According to industry data released by Kassow Robots, the use of collaborative robots (cobots) in warehousing environments is expected to see a tenfold increase between 2018 and 2025.
The reduced size of compact cobot models allows them to be mounted on mobile robots without compromising the AMR's payload capacity or mobility. This makes the dual-robot architecture viable even in warehouses with restricted layouts or limited operational spaces.