Mobile robot application expert Denise Ebenhoech from KUKA Robotics presented at the recently held Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., November-2-2021 - Mobile robot application expert Denise Ebenhoech from KUKA Robotics presented at the recently held Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. During her presentation entitled Mobile Robot Application Considerations for Integrators and End Users, Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotic Applications for KUKA, discussed the range of mobile robot applications in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, transportation and others. Attendees learned about the key considerations of implementing such automation in terms of processes, parts and facility environments with emphasis placed on developing robot fleets, maintaining safe operations and using advanced mobile robot software.

For manufacturers in the various industries, Ebenhoech presented the wide range of mobile automation technologies currently available from KUKA. These advanced technologies include mobile robot platforms that pick up and drop off, convey, cart, rack, tow or forklift materials and components. She also provided in-depth details of mobile robots integrated with either collaborative or industrial type robot arms - technology that further expands the potential applications of mobile robots in terms of flexible automation for production processes such as machine tending.

These sophisticated vehicles combine the strengths of both technologies to perform several complicated tasks throughout manufacturing environments. The results are improved quality, space savings, process optimization, flexibility, easier acess to machines and other equipment, increased safety and the optimum use of existing workforces.

Conference attendees also learned of the benefits of KUKA's omnidirectional wheel drive technology that gives mobile robots complete freedom of movement whether navigating through manual operation, inductive and optical guidance, magnetic grid, indoor GPS, rotating lasers with reflectors or lidar systems. To ensure safe mobile robot navigation, Ebenhoech covered intelligent software and sensors to safely navigate factory floors. Starting with the needs of the customer, attendees discovered the various safety issues that had to be taken into account when operating mobile units around workers in tight areas.

KUKA
KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around 2.6 billion euro and roughly 14,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent automation solutions, KUKA offers customers everything they need from a single source: from robots and cells to fully automated systems and their networking in markets such as automotive, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, e-commerce/retail and healthcare. (12.31.2020)