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AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)

A mobile robot that plans and adjusts its own routes using sensor-based environmental awareness

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What is an AMR?

An AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) is a robot that navigates without fixed rails or magnetic tracks. Unlike traditional AGVs that follow predefined paths, AMRs can dynamically reroute based on real-time conditions.

How does it work?

AMRs combine LiDAR, cameras, IMU signals, and wheel-encoder data to estimate position and map surroundings (often via SLAM). They then calculate optimal paths to assigned tasks. During operation, they can slow down, stop, or reroute when obstacles or people are detected.

Why does it matter?

In warehouses, factories, and hospitals, AMRs improve throughput and reduce repetitive transport work. They are especially useful in environments where layouts or demand patterns change frequently, because workflow updates can be handled in software rather than by rebuilding physical infrastructure.

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