SOLUTION SERVICES KUKA Mobile Bots

KUKA Systems Corporation North America

Guided Mobile Bots can be a key part of a conven-

tional warehouse where there are long travel distanc-

es and same path movement. As the demand made

on automated order picking in distribution centers

grows day by day, a wide variety of containers and

packages must be picked and palletized, whether on

pallets or push carts; right on schedule, quickly and

with minimum error.

Warehouse areas can utilize Bots in multiple ways.

First, when pallet loads are extracted from storage

areas such as static racks, these loads can then be

transported to shipping for order fulfillment. Second,

loads can be picked up from the warehouse and

moved to work-in-process (WIP) areas or redistribut-

ed to other manufacturing functions. In addition to the

traditional material movement functions, mobile bots

can be used to dynamically store and retrieve SKUs

to supply pallets to and from robot layer picking or

palletizing systems. In this function, the bots are fully

integrated with the inventory storage and storage pri-

orities can easily be reassigned as store demands

require.

The mobile bot platform can tug various types of ob-

jects positioned on a simple frame with four caster

wheels. The frame can hold multiple platforms such

as mobile racks, pallet conveyors, case conveyors, or

any other custom designed structure. Inductive Wire

concept supports data and power transmission and

thus no charging stations are required since the bot is

powered/charged during motion. Any automated

equipment on the bot can also be powered through

the Inductive Wire. Because of their low profile, when

empty the bots can travel through and underneath

stands/conveyors in a grid-like pattern to optimize

travel. This is managed by the bot Fleet Management

software.

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… if you need more flexibility in your transportation and

storage functions.

… if your forklifts are not safe or not practical.

… if product damage is impacting your bottom line.

Single-source solution, from planning to the world-wide after sales support

Optimized cycle times giving maximum cost-effectiveness

Push or pull payloads up to 3,000 lbs

Inductive wire concept supports data and power trans-mission

High level of standardization (reduction in cost)

Bots are able to move underneath carriers to optimize travel and layout efficiency

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THE BENEFITS

… if you want to reduce labor and increase your produc-

tivity.

… if you improved material management.

Replacement for fixed, non-flexible traditional conveyor path

THE BOT FLEET MANAGER

The KUKA Bot Fleet Manager is built upon a flexible

and dynamic software platform with a standard set of

interfaces for integrating with various external systems.

The software includes dynamic route management,

fleet traffic management, vehicle control functions, com-

munication manager, and an I/O interface. The Bot

Fleet Manager is also capable of tracking all loads on

board the vehicles, giving it a level of inventory control

as well.

MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS

KUKA Mobile Bot

Safety Laser Bumper (210 Coverage) - Optional

System Fleet Management Software

Induction Power and Control or 48 VDC Battery

Shot Pin engages stand and locks onto Mobile Bot

Shot Pin engages actuator to raise stationary legs,

leaving casters free to roll making stand mobile

HYBRID GUIDANCE

Optical Guidance

Transponder for Decision Points

Inductive Power Loop

48 VDC Battery (Option)

TECHNICAL DATA

Travel Performance Up to 45 meters/minute (150 fpm)

Vehicle Dimensions 586 mm (L) x 580 mm (W) x 276 mm (H)

Vehicle Weight 115 kg (255 lbs.)

Maximum Load Weight Up to 1361 kg (3,000 lbs.)

Energy Supply 48 VDC Battery or Inductive Power

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WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW KUKA SYSTEMS CAN HELP YOU REDUCE YOUR COSTS, OPTIMIZE YOUR

OPERATIONS, AND IMPLEMENT A FLEXIBLE SOLUTION FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE?

CONTACT US AT LOGISTICSSOLUTIONS@KUKANAO.COM OR CALL +1 586 795 2000.

ROBOGISTICS™. ROBOTICS IN LOGISTICS.

KUKA Systems Corporation, North America

6600 Center Drive | Sterling Heights, MI | 48312 | USA

Phone 586 795 2000 | Fax 586 649 4434 | info@kukanao.com | www.kukanao.com WM

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