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Autonomous Mobile Robots

Unleashing the Future of Warehouse Efficiency with Innovative Automation Technologies


Addressing supply chain challenges

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer efficiency, flexibility and intelligence to provide an automated solution to numerous operational tasks within a warehouse or distribution centre.

AMRs replace traditional fulfilment tasks aimed at increasing pickers’ efficiency and productivity across warehouse operations.

Typically order picking equates to around 55% of operating costs, so eliminating travel time for order picking can significantly increase productivity.

Boost Productivity

AMRs automate tasks, reducing time and labour, allowing workers to focus on complex activities, enhancing overall productivity.

Flexible Scalability

Easily reprogrammable AMRs adapt to changes in tasks or layout, providing scalable solutions for dynamic warehouse environments.

Safety Accuracy

Advanced sensors ensure safe operation and precise navigation, improving workplace safety and task accuracy, reducing errors.


Types of AMRs

  • Goods-to-Person
  • Picking
  • Inventory
  • Shuttle

Goods-to-Person Robots

This system can autonomously locate the required tote with the order item(s) from the racking storage structure and manoeuvre this to a designated manual packing or workstation.

The required item is removed from the tote ready for order processing, and the robot then returns the tote to a specific location within the structure for subsequent picks, or for replenishment.

Goods-to-Person

Mobile Picking Robots

These AMRs can be fitted with picking tools such as grippers, forks or conveyors, allowing the AMRs to pick SKUs for a specific order.

For these operations, the robot receives an order requiring one or more items, then navigates autonomously to where the product is located, picks the item and places it either in compartments or tote, ready to take to a designated manual packing or workstation.

Picking

Inventory Robots

Inventory robots autonomously navigate warehouse aisles, scanning shelves and verifying stock levels.

Equipped with sensors and imaging technology, they conduct precise inventory checks, detect misplaced items, and report discrepancies to the warehouse management system (WMS) in real time.

Once their task is complete, they return to standby, reducing human error and enhancing inventory accuracy.

Inventory

Shuttle Systems

Shuttle systems retrieve and transport items in totes/pallets along fixed tracks within high-density storage racks.

When an order is placed, the shuttle brings the required tote/pallet to a central picking station, then returns it to its designated slot.

Efficient and space-saving, these systems speed up picking and replenishment, maximising storage capacity and improving order fulfillment.

Shuttle

What our clients say

FREED-VENEERS-STORAGE

"Reaping Rewards"

Having worked with SEC Storage on our previous warehouse installation, we knew that they offered something different to other partners. But we have been overwhelmed by the lengths they have gone to, designing and delivering a totally bespoke solution to an otherwise unsolvable issue.

The other options out there were just not fit for purpose, and everyone told us we couldn’t do what was required.

SEC’s experts together with the manufacturer have been incredible to develop this solution and we will be reaping the rewards for years to
come.

Robin Wain, Director
Proteus-Waterproofing

"Absolutely Delighted"

We’re absolutely delighted with our warehouse storage solution; it’s bespoke, highly efficient using every inch of available space, and allows us the agility and flexibility to achieve our longer term business growth objectives.

Rozalind Richardson, Operations Manager
ProFS---Warehouse-AMRs

"Achieving Maximum Efficiency"

Pro FS has been at the forefront of embracing automation technology for the picking process with the introduction of our Autonomous Mobile Robots.

Our fleet of Robots streamline the order fulfilment process, picking customer orders efficiently and with the highest level of accuracy, which ultimately elevates the overall fulfilment experience for our clients and their customers.


AMRs for the SME warehousing sector

The scalable nature of AMR systems has made them suitable for warehouse operators of all sizes. AMRs deliver a positive ROI by enhancing productivity, accuracy, and speed while reducing labour costs.

At SEC, our intelligent warehouse designs are driven by in-depth operational data analysis, ensuring optimal storage solutions and the right type of automation for maximum efficiency.

Thanks to ongoing innovation and increased implementation, we integrate AMRs into our designs, providing flexible, scalable solutions that benefit warehouses of any size.

AMRs for the SME sector

Want To Know More?

Autonomous Mobile Robots are commonly used in warehouse and logistics environments for order-picking operations, zone picking, goods-to-person, autonomous piece picking or flexible sortation.

Their in-built intelligence allows them to move around a warehouse or DC facility independently, without the need for pre-defined routes or walkways and are particularly well suited to assist with e-Commerce and 3PL operations.


How we can help your industry

  • Automotive Automotive
  • Building Products Building Products
  • eCommerce eCommerce
  • Fashion Fashion
  • Food & Beverages Food & Beverages
  • Manufacturing Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
  • Ports & Harbours Ports & Harbours
  • Retail Retail
  • Warehousing & Logistics (3PL) Warehousing & Logistics (3PL)
  • Wholesale & Distribution Wholesale & Distribution
  • Automotive Automotive
  • Building Products Building Products
  • eCommerce eCommerce
  • Fashion Fashion
  • Food & Beverages Food & Beverages
  • Manufacturing Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
  • Ports & Harbours Ports & Harbours
  • Retail Retail
  • Warehousing & Logistics (3PL) Warehousing & Logistics (3PL)
  • Wholesale & Distribution Wholesale & Distribution
Automotive

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Building Products

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eCommerce

eCommerce relies on efficient and streamlined order processing for fast fulfilment to meet the challenges of today’s online demands. Discover a host of technologies that can make this happen.

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Fashion

Fashion

A huge rise in online purchasing means both order fulfilment and returns processes must be as efficient as possible. Discover the latest technology innovations we use to help our fashion retail customers.

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Food & Beverages

Food & Beverages

The Food & Beverage sector has seen a huge increase in the demand for online purchasing as well as more efficient storage solutions due to stock holding. Discover the latest technology innovations we use to help our customers stay fully optimised and agile.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Agility is key for the manufacturing sector. Adapting to changing consumer demands and an uncertain supply chain means warehouse storage systems need to deliver on efficiency and space optimisation.

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Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical

The Pharmaceutical industry relies on accurate picking, rapid fulfilment and short delivery times. Find out some of the technology innovations we use to help our customer reach their goals.

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Ports & Harbours

Ports & Harbours

A crucial line in the supply chain calls for accurate and fast offload, storage and onward distribution with optimised warehouse storage capacity and efficiency of stock movement. Learn about the latest innovations we use to help our customers.

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Retail

Retail

It’s all about efficiency. Retailers must operate streamlined processes with optimised storage capacity to manage customer demands & overcome supply chain challenges. Discover the latest technology innovations to help.

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Warehousing & Logistics (3PL)

Warehousing & Logistics (3PL)

3PLs rely on optimised storage solutions to deliver the speed, accuracy and flexibility for customers’ fulfilment requirements. Find out how we help 3PLs with a range of technologies and innovations.

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Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesale & Distribution

With the growing trend for online purchasing, integrating intelligent warehouse design and innovative technologies can deliver efficiency and agility. Find out the latest innovations.

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Our Experts

At SEC we work together to deliver the best possible result for you, our customer.

Our dedicated and experienced sales teams, data analysts, designers, project managers and customer service staff communicate and collaborate to design and install the best possible system for your needs. Our staff are your project’s most valuable asset, take time to meet some of them here.

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FAQs

AMRs are robots equipped with advanced sensors and navigation systems, allowing them to move and operate autonomously within a warehouse to perform tasks like material transport, inventory management, and order picking.

AMRs enhance efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, reducing the time and labour required, and allowing human workers to focus on more complex activities, ultimately boosting overall productivity.

AMRs provide scalable solutions that grow with your business, enhancing productivity, accuracy, and speed while reducing labour costs. This positive ROI makes them an ideal choice for SMEs looking to meet increasing consumer fulfilment demands.

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Want to know more?

For assistance with automating your next project to guarantee maximum operational efficiency, contact one of our storage specialists today.

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