Transportation systems
Taken on the hook
Automatically picking up and moving transport trolleys: This is what the new MiR250 Hook from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) can do. The autonomous robot uses a trailer system to move loads of up to 500 kilograms. The MiR250 Hook is an update of the Hook robots that MiR launched on the market in 2016. With the help of a trailer attachment with a hook, these can transport trolleys automatically. The new model is based on the MiR250, which made its debut last year: MiR has replaced the standard components in this compact robot with more robust components. As a result, it combines a high payload (up to 250 kilograms) and strength with flexibility and maneuverability. At the same time, the MiR250 is the manufacturer's fastest model to date.
"Making internal transport processes more efficient is still an issue - for manufacturing companies as well as logistics centers and hospitals," explains Søren E. Nielsen, President of MiR. "Weighers and containers are often still transported manually. With the MiR250 Hook, companies can easily automate this task within their existing infrastructure. The robot can connect to almost all types of trolleys using QR codes or AprilTags."
Patented transport solution for industry
MiR has patented the new Hook technology, making it the only manufacturer of mobile robots in the world to offer a solution for automated trolley pulling. The system picks up transport trolleys independently and moves them to their destination without human intervention. Its robust design makes it ideal for use in industrial environments. This means that it can also cope with uneven floors or small ramps. With a speed of up to 2 meters per second, the robot accelerates material transport and completes its tasks quickly, even over long distances.
Hardly any preparation is needed to use the MiR250 Hook: standard transport trolleys or containers are already marked with QR codes or April tags so that the system can recognize them. Before it is used for the first time, the robot scans its surroundings once to record an internal map. Alternatively, users can download a map of the operating environment with just a few clicks on the robot. The MiR250 Hook also communicates with elevators, doors or gates, allowing it to move freely between different parts of the building. Companies that already use a MiR250 can convert it into a MiR250 Hook using an add-on module. For all others, the application is available as a complete solution.
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