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OMRON is bringing its new midrange MD-650 and MD-900 autonomous cell robots (AMRs) to the U.S. and Canada. OMRON mentioned the AMRs are launching as “full options” with high modules from ROEQ.
The MD-650 and MD-900 present a brand new mid-weight vary choice at 650 kg and 900 kg payload capacities, respectively. OMRON mentioned the MD-650 strikes at a most velocity of two.2 m/sec and the MD-900 strikes at a most velocity of 1.8m/sec. The MD-650 affords a battery lifetime of 8 hours, whereas the MD-900’s battery lasts as much as 7.5 hours.
“Producers are adopting AMR expertise at a staggering charge because the world strikes ahead from the availability chain disaster inflicted by the pandemic and it’s by no means been extra vital to launch full, out-of-the-box options accelerating manufacturing automation initiatives,” mentioned Kyle Hable, group product supervisor, OMRON Robotics and Security Applied sciences.
OMRON mentioned, nevertheless, that companies seeking to deploy AMRs usually notice that an AMR with no high module is sort of a robotic arm with no gripper. This is the reason OMRON partnered with ROEQ. The MD-650 and MD-900 can be utilized with each a lifter high module and high curler to supply extra effectivity.
![OMRON TML equipped with a ROEW Top lifter.](https://mobilerobotguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ROEQ-OMRON-TML.jpg)
OMRON MD 500 and MD 750 AMRs can now be outfitted with a ROEQ TML high lifter payload. | Credit score: ROEQ
ROEQ provides equipment with house, security options
ROEQ mentioned the TML500/TML750 Lifter is a flat high lifter that allows the MD-series to select up, transport, and drop off pallets and cargo as much as 510 kg with the MD-650 and 760 kg with MD-900.
A brand new ROEQ PR750 Pallet Rack can be accessible with a space-saving Multi-Rack choice. An non-compulsory ROEQ Cargo Sensor Equipment supplies extra management to make sure items keep in place on the AMR. The Lifter is obtainable for each U.S. and Euro pallets.
ROEQ mentioned the TR600/TR700 Curler is a heavy-duty high curler permitting the MD-series to select up and ship heavy items, as much as 675kg between conveyor stations. The total answer contains the ROEQ GuardCom system that gives extra security and effectivity when transferring between the highest curler and the receiving station, utilizing strong sensor expertise.
Each modules include ROEQ Help software program and are compliant with security requirements. A ROEQ cart answer that may increase the payload capability of the MD-series will probably be launched later in 2024.
![OMRON MD equipped with a ROEQ roller top.](https://mobilerobotguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ROEQ-TR600_700.jpg)
OMRON MD 500/750 AMR outfitted with a ROEQ high curler. | Credit score: ROEQ
OMRON to indicate new system at MODEX
“We’ve continued a robust partnership with ROEQ all through the MD product launch to allow clients the shortest doable return on funding when combining OMRON and ROEQ merchandise,” mentioned Hable. “Now, clients can give attention to integrating AMR expertise into their distinctive processes extra successfully somewhat than studying the intricacies of AMR challenge improvement.”
“Every firm added their distinctive product know-how, leading to a synergetic improvement course of the place we created a really seamless expertise between MRE and AMR on each the {hardware} and software program aspect,” mentioned Michael Ejstrup Hansen, managing director, ROEQ. “We expect vital market traction with any enterprise needing to optimize inner items switch, unlock handbook labor, and cut back cycle occasions.”
For the lifter answer, the ROEQ Help software program weaves the three constructing blocks – AMR, lifter module, and pallet rack – right into a full answer working as one. The identical goes for the curler answer, the place AMR, curler module, and the GuardCom System are all configured by the identical Help instrument. The shut integration delivers a clean setup and set up expertise and reveals its power in day by day excessive and dependable efficiency, leading to total higher complete value of possession.
The businesses mentioned that is the primary time they’ve labored collectively. The built-in OMRON/ROEQ answer could have its public U.S. debut at MODEX in Atlanta, GA, March 11-14 at ROEQ Sales space A10912.