Mobile Robot Automation in Warehouses: A Framework for Decision Making and Integration

Mobile robot systems are an automation solution in warehouses that improve order fulfillment agility, flexibility, and scalability. This book provides a structured decision framework for selecting and applying mobile robot systems, covering decisions at strategic, tactical, and operational levels. It also emphasizes change management and operational control, including facility layout planning, robot fleet sizing, and human-robot interaction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Mobile robot systems are a cutting-edge automation solution in warehouses that revolutionize order fulfillment by providing agility, flexibility, and scalability. In contrast to manual operations, these systems combine higher productivity and throughput with significantly lower operating costs. As the practical use of mobile robot systems continues to grow, decision-makers face a multitude of choices. However, research in this field is lagging, leaving decision-makers without the necessary academic insights and managerial guidance. The absence of a structured decision framework tailored specifically for mobile robot system applications in warehouses increases the likelihood of problems when selecting automation systems.

To address this gap, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of mobile robot systems, emphasizing their applications in warehouse operations. It provides a comprehensive decision framework that guides decision-makers through the identification, evaluation, and selection of candidate systems based on various criteria. The framework covers decisions at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, providing detailed insights to help decision-makers implement a mobile robot solution step-by-step.

One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on change management and operational control of mobile robots. It discusses path planning and task allocation algorithms, which are essential for efficient and practical application of these systems. The book also introduces focus areas that require particular attention to enhance the efficiency and practical application of mobile robot systems, such as facility layout planning, robot fleet sizing, and human-robot interaction.

Academics and students working on digital warehousing and logistics will find this book invaluable as it provides a comprehensive understanding of mobile robot systems and their applications. Practitioners in warehouses seeking to make informed decisions will also benefit from the insights and practical guidance provided in this book.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in mobile robot systems and their applications in warehouses. It offers a comprehensive decision framework, practical insights, and focus areas that will help decision-makers implement successful mobile robot solutions and drive operational efficiency.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 152 x 218 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031123061
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023