The Hidden Challenge of AGV & AMR Integration Many manufacturers assume that their AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) or AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) supplier will handle all integration needs—but that’s a costly misconception. While suppliers provide hardware, fleet management, and basic APIs, they are not equipped to connect AGV/AMRs with WMS, MES, ERP, and automation systems. […]
The LIFT team is often asked to describe the differences between interoperability and orchestration in the context of AGVs and AMRs. The two concepts are related, but different, and knowing these differences is important for the inevitable challenges you’ll face when introducing mobile robots to an already complex intralogistics ecosystem. Interoperability: Ensuring Seamless Collaboration Interoperability refers to the capability […]
AGV and AMR Integration Integrating Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into existing manufacturing systems is often more complex than expected. For engineers and operations managers, middleware is the key to achieving real-time data flow, efficient control, and seamless automation. In his recent talk, Boost Your Fleet’s Hidden ROI: The Essential Role […]
Integrating automation technologies like AGVs and AMRs with existing systems can be a complex challenge, as we discussed in a previous video on intralogistics hurdles. However, while APIs are commonly used for system connections, they often fall short of providing the seamless integration required for efficient operations. This is where Flexware’s LIFT™ middleware plays a […]
Tackling Intralogistics Challenges: Connecting AGVs, AMRs, and Existing Systems When companies introduce automation and emerging technologies to streamline material movement, they often find unexpected complexities that disrupt operations. Brice Bucher, Senior Manager of Products at Flexware Innovation, steps up to the whiteboard in this informative video to break down these challenges and offer insights into […]
Blurred Lines Between AMRs and AGVs Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have long been defined by their navigation systems with AGVs following precise, predetermined routes, while AMRs navigate with onboard sensors, cameras, LiDAR, and machine learning algorithms. Today, lines between AMR and AGV continue to blur and definitions aren’t as easily […]
As manufacturers aim to increase productivity, simplify production flow, and make the plant floor environment safer, they often look to automate manual processes. However, as automation increases, the amount of unique software modules and systems that need to work together grows, making system integration increasingly more complex. One of the latest plant floor automation trends […]
