Scenario 1: Flexible Line-Side Loading & Unloading
Background
A manufacturer has dispersed workstations where manual handling and loading/unloading consume significant labor, causing unstable takt, frequent supply interruptions, and difficulty supporting mixed-model production.
Solution
- After MES dispatches work orders, the scheduling system assigns composite AMR tasks
- Composite AMRs navigate autonomously to line-side racks, with robotic arms precisely gripping workpieces
- AMRs move along planned routes to machining or inspection stations to complete automatic loading and unloading
- Vision modules verify workpiece status in real time, triggering alerts and re-inspection when anomalies occur
- After completing tasks, AMRs automatically return to racks or accept the next assignment, while the scheduling system updates material locations in real time
Results
- Fully unmanned loading and unloading with more stable line takt
- Significantly reduced labor costs with operators shifted to higher-value tasks
- More flexible multi-station scheduling with fewer supply interruptions
- Full traceability of material locations and task status