In context
In October 2023, the robotics market was expanding at over 20% annually, driven by demand for collaborative robots and logistics automation. Interroll, a material handling specialist, responded by launching an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) Top Module to extend its Light Conveyor Platform (LCP) into autonomous material handling.
What was reported
Interroll developed the LCP AMR Top Module, a conveyor module designed for lightweight goods, providing a seamless interface for smooth material flow when integrated with AMRs. The module has been successfully tested with MiR and Omron, both leading mobile robotics companies, which identified it as a preferred choice.
The solution aims for quick and easy installation at any user site, offering a complete package with high customer comfort. Interroll's Lifetime Service team will support initial installation and ongoing service. Production was slated to begin in Europe in 2023, with other regions to follow.
Executives from partner companies praised the collaboration. MiR's VP Rasmus Smet Jensen emphasized product safety and standards, while Omron's Daniel Rossek highlighted the technology's potential for efficiency and versatility.
Why it mattered
This launch signaled a trend toward modular, interoperable AMR accessories that integrate with existing conveyor platforms, potentially lowering barriers for manufacturers adopting autonomous material handling and fostering ecosystem partnerships among robotics vendors.
“Undoubtedly, our new LCP AMR Top module will set new standards for the robotics environment in which we operate.”
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2023-10-07 · “Interroll launches autonomous mobile robot top module”