Mobile robots: tireless workhorses

Smart workers who are never sick, don't take vacation days AND do their jobs accurately 24/7. What entrepreneur doesn't dream of this? That dream has now become reality, thanks to the Mobile Robots that Jungheinrich develops and produces. What's more: this leading company offers automated total solutions tailored to logistics players, all from a single source. From automatic crane to battery in a Mobile Robot. 

That Jungheinrich has been a reference in the supply of forklifts and warehouse racks for 70 years, you obviously already knew that. And as a professional, you also know this global player as an intralogistics provider with all the expertise and experience to develop machines, software and batteries. But were you also aware of the innovative range of Mobile Robots with which Jungheinrich is conquering the market?

Total Solution

"Our Mobile Robots are an important part of the total solution we can propose to our customers," confirms Joppe Jacoby, responsible for Mobile Robots Jungheinrich Belgium. "They combine all the technological know-how that we acquire both internally and through targeted acquisitions - including from start-ups Magazino and Arculus. The strength of our software-controlled vehicles is that they navigate both freely and within a defined zone, avoid obstacles and people, and are easily integrated into an existing or new system."

Plug-and-play

You can use Jungheinrich's Mobile Robots for both internal transport and order picking according to the goods-to-person principle. "When you invest in one of our AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), you are choosing plug-and-play solutions with a low entry cost, great ease of use and an intuitive software platform. And above all: for automating repetitive tasks. This allows your warehouse staff to focus on tasks that add value. Among 3PL-suppliers, we see an increasing demand to save as many FTEs as possible through automation. From Jungheinrich, we offer turnkey solutions that can pay for themselves within five years."

Powerful battery technology

Not currently finding new workers for your warehouse? With Mobile Robots, you get workers on board who keep going 24/7, tirelessly and with an eye for precision. "They owe this endurance, among other things, to the use of our internally developed lithium-ion batteries that can recharge very quickly, also in function of the work schedule. So the transport and picking process in your warehouse never grinds to a halt."

Security and connectivity

In conclusion, Joppe emphasizes, "Thanks to a 360-degree view, all our robots are 'human-safe,' which makes them perfectly compliant with the ISO 3691-4 standard. Only our narrow-aisle trucks do not tolerate human presence, as they are deployed in defined zones. And when it comes to connectivity, some of our trucks feature cross-fleet control software with an open, standardized VDA 5050 interface. This ensures optimal communication between trucks." ■