The latest announcement follows the acquisition of Swiss start-up Sevensense in January as ABB continues to expand its portfolio to meet the growing market for mobile robots, which is expected to expand at a rate of 20 percent CAGR through 2026, from $5.5bn to $9.5bn.
Combining AI and 3D vision, Visual SLAM technology enables AMRs to make intelligent decisions, differ-entiating between fixed and mobile objects in dynamic environments. Using Visual Simultaneous Localiza-tion and Mapping (Visual SLAM), the robots can create a map that is used to operate independently, reducing commissioning time from weeks to days and enabling fully autonomous operation in highly complex, dynam-ic environments alongside people. Maps are constantly updated and shared across the fleet, offering instant scalability without interrupting operations and greater flexibility compared to other navigation technologies.
The new capabilities offered by Visual SLAM are further enhanced by the launch of ABB’s AMR Studio® software (AMR Studio), which enables inexperienced users to easily create and configure AMR routes and jobs, with no programming knowledge needed. AMR Studio® streamlines the process of setting up an en-tire AMR fleet from start to finish, guiding users through the necessary steps, from environment mapping to mission generation and system configuration.
Once the fleet is up and running, AMR Studio® Fleet Manager software puts users in full control of what is happening on the shop floor. Intelligent order assignment uses powerful algorithms to ensure that orders are distributed efficiently, while real-time visualization and data monitoring provides full traceability. The software’s flexible, user-friendly user interface also makes AMR fleets more easily scalable by putting users directly in control of system modifications and adding new routes.
They plan to continue expanding their AMR portfolio with Visual SLAM navigation technology and AMR Studio®.
* See Autonomous mobile robots (12/1/2024)
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