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The emergence of AGV and AMR robots

Why are AMRs essential in logistics and industrial environments?

In a fast changing world, where optimizing logistics flows and reducing costs have become priorities, autonomous mobile robots – or AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) – are emerging as essential allies.

1. Relieve operators and contribute to quality of life at work (QWL)

Beneficial assistance & a revaluation of tasks

Thanks to AMRs, logistics performance is optimised, while at the same time reducing drudgery at work and the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that are often associated with it.

These robots take care of repetitive and non value-added tasks so that your operators can concentrate on value-added tasks, while protecting their health.

More motivating and rewarding work: it’s an opportunity for operators to learn new skills and develop professionally.

Workplace accidents, wear and tear, chronic fatigue… These risks need to be measured and avoided.

With its robotic solutions, Effidence Robotics offers assistance to operators in their daily tasks on industrial and logistics sites.

Thanks to these robots, the company is able to support operators and avoid them having to handle heavy loads and make unnecessary journeys. Operators sometimes travel up to 15 km a day.

2. Productivity gains and operational efficiency

Effidence Robotics’ AMR robots considerably reduce waiting times and unproductive operator movements. They also increase load transport speeds tenfold.

By automating low-value-added tasks, AMRs enable companies to reduce the costs associated with labour, human error and accidents.

What’s more, AMRs will operate 24 hours a day without generating human overload.

Thanks to robots, companies can smooth out their activity throughout the year without being affected by labour shortages and high training costs. These robots also adapt in real time to production priorities by being connected to the various WMS/MES/ERP systems.

The result: a smoother supply chain, shorter lead times and better use of resources.

3. Integration flexibility

Unlike traditional AGV systems, AMRs require no fixed infrastructure (rails, magnetic strips, etc.). They adapt easily to changing environments and can be reprogrammed in just a few clicks to meet new needs. Whether you’re in industry, logistics or e-commerce, our AMR robots integrate seamlessly into your existing processes.

4. Safety and man-machine collaboration

Effidence Robotics robots are equipped with intelligent sensors, mapping, obstacle detection and emergency stop systems. They share the workspace with operators in complete safety, while facilitating man-machine cooperation. This is what we call collaborative field robotics.

5. Competitivity and brand image

Investing in mobile robotics today means responding to today’s challenges: labour shortages, increased flexibility, growing demands for traceability and speed. By adopting AMR, you’re giving yourself a sustainable competitive advantage and strategic leverage to support your company’s growth.

AMR is also a modern showcase for companies, enabling them to improve their brand image and attract new talent.

In short, adopting AMRs on your site will enable you to:

Optimise your working methods with 4.0 processes.

Improve your responsiveness and flexibility to variations in activity: production peaks, seasonal variations, etc.

Motivate and retain your teams thanks to innovative tools, better working conditions and higher added-value tasks.

Capitalize on your training investment: improve staff retention and reduce staff turnover.

To support you in this approach, Effidence Robotics offers various areas of improvement:

• Optimization of flows: Our robotic solutions reduce downtime, increase load transfers and reduce the accident rate.
• Operational flexibility: Our AMRs are modular and your installation can be modified directly by your teams to suit your needs.
• Improving your CSR policy: More rewarding and motivating assignments for your employees.

SOME KEY FIGURES

• 90% of employees in the logistics sector are affected by difficult working conditions, particularly as a result of manual handling, awkward postures and repetitive movements. (Source: SupplyChain Info)
• 71% of accidents at work in the logistics sector are linked to manual operations, such as carrying heavy loads and frequent journeys (Source: SSTNR).
• 75.7% of French workers in the manufacturing industry say that lifting or moving heavy loads is part of their job.
• 66.3% perform repetitive hand or arm movements,
• 41.6% consider that they are in tiring or painful positions,
• 48.6% work in an environment with a high noise level, with several risks present:

• • 76.7%: risk of accidents with machines or tools,
  • 57.6%: risk of accidents with vehicles during work,
  • 44.9%: increased risk of slipping, tripping and falling.

(Source: ESENER 2019)

Still not sure? Contact our teams for an on-site demonstration or logistics audit. Together, we can build the factory or warehouse of tomorrow.

Effidence Robotics’ philosophy is not to sell a robot, but to offer its customers a complete, integrated solution.

To achieve this, the company provides tools for control, analysis and interfacing with a site’s operational systems. It also provides equipment that can be customised for each application, as well as intuitive, accessible mapping software.

Effidence Robotics’ development is part of a long-term vision, based on a relationship of trust and proximity with its customers, employees and all its stakeholders (suppliers, distributors, etc.).