In context
In early 2024, warehouse automation was accelerating as companies sought to improve efficiency and reduce labor burdens. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were gaining traction, but integration with existing warehouse management systems remained a key hurdle. LG's entry into the US AMR market with its CLOi CarryBot highlighted the need for seamless software integration to drive adoption.
What was reported
LG Business Solutions USA announced a collaboration with SVT Robotics to integrate LG's CLOi CarryBot AMRs into US warehouse environments. By leveraging SVT's SoftBot Platform, prebuilt integrations allow the CarryBot to connect to virtually any warehouse management solution without custom code, reducing IT burden and deployment risk.
The CLOi CarryBot, launched at MODEX 2024, can move up to 1.2 meters per second, operate for 18 hours on a single charge, and recharge in 6 hours. Up to 100 units can work in unison, and a 9.2-inch touchscreen provides intuitive control. Two models are offered: a rolltainer-type with wide shelves for larger items and a mounting-type with a barcode scanner holder for tighter spaces.
SVT Robotics' SoftBot Platform streamlines integration with WMS, WES, material control systems, and other automation, offering a dashboard for system health monitoring across technologies and facilities. This helps maximize uptime and lower total cost of ownership.
“Autonomous robotics are creating new opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, productivity, profitability and employee wellbeing.”
Why it mattered
This partnership underscored the growing importance of software integration in robotics adoption. By making AMR deployment nearly plug-and-play, LG and SVT aimed to lower barriers for warehouses of all sizes, potentially accelerating the shift toward flexible, scalable automation in logistics and manufacturing.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2024-03-28 · “LG collaborates with SVT Robotics to ‘accelerate’ development of autonomous mobile robots”