Category 3 - 1st place: World first for mobile robotics

The jury of the handling award 2020 awarded first place in the electrical automation category to the world's first AGV and transport robot from French company ez-Wheel.
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The jury of the handling award 2020 awarded first place in the electrical automation category to the world's first AGV and transport robot from French company ez-Wheel.
Autonomous transport robots move freely through factories or warehouses. They are equipped with safety features to ensure that they do not collide with people, forklift trucks or shelves.

Scientists at the Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover (IPH) gGmbH have developed software that allows automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to be controlled intuitively. All that is needed is a pair of AR glasses.

Jungheinrich acquires a stake in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino. At the same time, the companies agreed on a strategic cooperation and intend to pool their expertise in the field of mobile automation in the future.

Better performance, more storage space
Göpfert, manufacturer of machines for processing corrugated cardboard, is expanding its warehouse to include an automated shuttle warehouse with Klincat multi-level shuttles and a conveyor technology platform.

OnRobot has expanded the functions of its Eyes vision system so that mobile robots and cobots can interact more efficiently.

Two new apprentices have started their careers at Torwegge. Despite a turbulent year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the intralogistics specialist from Bielefeld is continuing to promote young talent as planned.
The new HD-1500 mobile robot from Omron is suitable for use in modern warehouse systems where autonomous material handling is required. In addition, material handling can also be carried out remotely.
Siemens implemented the conveyor technology for the final assembly of the Porsche Taycan. AGVs transport the car bodies from one production station to the next, while heavy-duty and rotating-lifting hangers enable ergonomic working.

Asti InSystems is participating in the Flow-Pro research project. Over the next four years, the aim is to develop a climate-friendly, self-organizing logistics network that connects transport units across companies.