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Waypoint Robotics Releases MAV3K Omnidirectional, Heavy-Duty Mobile Robot

Organization: Waypoint Robotics Inc.
Country: United States
State: N.H.
Website: www.waypointrobotics.com
Year Founded: 2016
Number of Employees: 10-20
Innovation Class: Technology & Services Innovation
Innovation Subclass: Product Introduction

Waypoint Robotics' MAV3K is an autonomous mobile robot with a 3,000-lb. load capacity.

Description:

RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awardsobotics Business ReviewUnlike many autonomous mobile robot (AMR) companies, Waypoint Robotics has designed and built its systems with factory and warehouse workers in mind. The Nashua, N.H.-based company last year added the MAV3K robot, which has a 3,000-lb. payload capacity, to its line of omnidirectional AMRs.

As with Waypoint’s 600-lb.-capacity Vector AMR, MAV3K uses advanced obstacle detection and avoidance systems including an optional 360-degree, 3D, 90-meter lidar similar to those used in self-driving cars. The heavy-duty AMR also works with the Dispatcher fleet management software, which enables users to set it up in only 15 minutes. Waypoint’s systems are designed to be easily integrated with existing equipment and enterprise systems.

Despite its size, MAV3K can move safely around people, with dual safety-rated lidar sensors, a three-stage safety system, and continuous so ware upgrades. The Kingpin top module enables Vector or MAV3K to conduct multiple tasks, such as loading and unloading items while also towing carts.


Analysis:

The design of Waypoint’s AMRs reflects its workforce-first approach to usability. MAV3K is engineered to be a ruggedized mobile robot with multiple redundancies for safety, as well as EnZone contactless charging, intuitive controls, and a high capacity for automotive manufacturing, pallet moving, and other use cases.

By keeping its focus on workers on the floor, Waypoint Robotics has built an ecosystem of tools to help them deploy its robots as quickly and as smoothly as possible. This frees human workers for less -stressful, more value-added tasks. -- Eugene Demaitre

Waypoint MAV3KMAV3K. Source: Waypoint Robotics
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