Continental Mobile Robots, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched a suite of software solutions for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) aimed at transforming the intralogistics and agricultural sectors. Continental's AMR software stack is designed to manage hybrid deployments across various product lines. By partnering with AWS's Prototyping and Cloud Engineering (PACE) team, Continental has expedited the development of this innovative software, which enables more efficient and scalable robot deployments. Features like remote debugging, monitoring, and streamlined deployment processes are achieved through detailed simulations. Additionally, the software allows for on-demand computing power for AI modules, enhancing safe navigation capabilities.
The partnership has led to the development of a cloud-based platform for managing Mobile Robots, offering customers the flexibility to customise solutions to their specific industry needs. This platform, supported by AWS's advanced capabilities such as serverless computing, analytics, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT), aims to improve Continental’s technological infrastructure.
Continental's comprehensive AMR solutions include advanced autonomy software and AI-enabled fleet management, providing customers with enhanced control and monitoring of their AMR fleets. The platform's scalable and flexible nature ensures successful deployment and operation, tailored to meet unique industry challenges.
Continental Mobile Robots, a part of Continental’s Automotive Group Sector, currently focuses on two primary product lines: Intralogistics and Agriculture. The Intralogistics AMR has already seen successful deployments in Europe, Asia, and North America, addressing critical challenges such as material flow speed, error minimisation in repetitive tasks, and labour shortages. These solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
The Agricultural AMR, set to launch at the end of 2024, is based on a modular concept featuring an autonomous carrier vehicle. This vehicle can be equipped with various implements from Continental’s partner network to perform tasks like ultraviolet light treatment, selective harvesting, and scouting activities, tailored to the needs of controlled-environment agriculture.
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