OOTB #22 | AGVs, AMRs and Hybrids: Exploring the differences of mobile robots with Marcel Meckes from Carrybots

In this episode of Out of the Box, Margherita and Pia discuss the complexities and distinctions between Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with Marcel Meckes, Managing Director at Carrybots, a company that offers a hybrid product between AGVs and AMRs. Together, they explore the origins of Carrybots, the features and advantages of their mobile robots, and the evolving landscape of mobile robotics in logistics. The conversation highlights the importance of flexibility, robustness, speed, and cost in choosing the right mobile robot for various applications, as well as the trend towards hybrid solutions that combine the best features of both AGVs and AMRs. Key questions of the episode: - How does Carrybots differentiate its mobile robots in the crowded AGV and AMR market? - What specific features do AGVs and AMRs offer, and how does Carrybots integrate these features to optimize functionality? - How do the industrial applications of AGVs and AMRs differ in manufacturing versus warehousing environments? - What are the technological and practical trade-offs between flexibility and reliability when choosing between AGVs and AMRs? - How does Carrybots address the challenge of adapting mobile robots to varied environmental conditions across different industries? - What role does decentralized decision-making play in the scalability and efficiency of Carrybots’ mobile robots? - Looking towards the future, what trends are shaping the development of hybrid mobile robotic solutions that incorporate both AGV and AMR technologies? Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the hosts are personal opinions and not representative of the position of their employers on the discussed topics.