Oceaneering launches 3 AMRs at MODEX

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Oceaneering’s new AMRs embrace the UniMover D 100, UniMover O 600 and MaxMover CB D 2000. | Supply: Oceaneering

Oceaneering Worldwide launched at MODEX 2022 three autonomous cell robots (AMRs) within the North American market. The UniMover D 100, UniMover O 600 and MaxMover CB D 2000 all use BlueBotics’ navigation know-how.

The corporate’s UniMover AMRs are underride autos with various payload capacities. The UniMover D 100 (max payload: 220 lb / 100 kg) is best suited to mild items, like packing containers, totes, trays and particular person objects, whereas the O 600 (max payload: 1,322 lb / 600 kg) is made for transporting bulk objects like meals, laundry, medical gear and engineered components.

The MaxMover CB D 2000 (max payload: 4,400 lb / 2,000 kg) replaces standard counterbalance forklifts. It’s in a position to deal with a variety of load varieties, from standard and specialised automotive pallets to racks and carts. The MaxMover can also be in a position to pivot on the spot, making it simple to maneuver.

“We’re naturally excited with the arrival of our new merchandise,” Henny Bouwmeester, vp and basic supervisor of Oceaneering Cellular Robotics. “We spent substantial efforts not solely in understanding buyer wants, but additionally guaranteeing that the designs can actually scale. Accordingly, these new robots allow us to repeatedly unlock new capabilities and transfer ever nearer in the direction of bringing cell robotics to all industries.”

The corporate additionally introduced at MODEX its AMRs use BlueBotics’ navigation know-how. The corporate’s autonomous navigation know-how (ANT) makes use of a SLAM navigation technique. There are over 3,000 ANT-enabled autos in operation at this time.

“We’re delighted to companion with Oceaneering, one of many main AGV producers in North America and Europe,” Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, mentioned. “With our customer-focused strategy, confirmed ANT navigation know-how, and shut technical assist, we see sturdy synergies between our corporations, and we sit up for serving to Oceaneering’s staff convey quite a few profitable ANT pushed autos to market.”