All posts tagged autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)

Predictability beats improvisation in mobile robot fleets

Guest blog by Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics (MHI Member Company) For years, the materials handling industry has pursued a compelling vision: autonomous vehicles that can navigate anywhere, adapt to any environment, and improvise through complex situations. The appeal is […]

‘Playing Nice’ with the Orchestration of Automation

Article from MHI Solutions Magazine Solo performances and smaller ensembles can highlight any orchestra’s performance. But when the entire group plays seamlessly together, the magic of the symphony can be experienced in dynamic, powerful—and sometimes even awe‑inspiring—ways. In today’s supply […]

Autonomous fleets, higher voltage and lithium first power drive trends

Guest blog by MHI Member Inventus Power What’s driving the future of the material handling sector? Autonomous robots. Next-generation battery platforms. Greater power — with a sharper focus on safety and uptime. As labor shortages persist and uptime becomes critical […]

Prioritizing Safety in Lithium-Ion Battery Expansion

Article from MHI Solutions Magazine When energy is involved, safety is always a major point of emphasis, particularly in the material handling field. Founded in 2023, the Advanced Energy Council (AEC) is an industry group within MHI that represents companies […]

Robots Talking to Robots

Article from MHI Solutions As autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) assume increasing importance in the supply chain, more and more vendors are emerging to build these robots to complete specific tasks. Each of these companies’ creations is unique—based on their own […]