Robotics · Warehouse & Logistics
Autonomous Mobile Robots — AMR
Autonomous mobile robots move material between storage, picking, production and dispatch. Their performance depends on the site: the network, the systems they talk to and the way the floor is organised. We plan both together.
The problem
Internal Logistics Without the Walking
In warehouses and plants, people spend a large part of each shift walking material from one point to another. AMRs take over repetitive transport, but only when the site, the network and the systems are ready for them.
Who it is for
- Warehouses & Distribution Centres
- Manufacturing Plants
- Retail Back-of-House
- Ports & Logistics Hubs
- Hospitals (internal logistics)
How it works
Where AMRs Fit
- 01
Material Transport
Moving pallets, carts and totes between zones.
- Point-to-point transport
- Repetitive transport loops
Infrastructure: Route mapping and traffic rules.
- 02
Replenishment & Bin Movement
Keeping pick faces and lines supplied on time.
- Replenishment
- Bin movement
Infrastructure: WMS task integration.
- 03
Picking Assistance
Reducing walking time for pickers.
- Goods-to-person support
- Pick-cart following
Infrastructure: Barcode or RFID confirmation.
- 04
Line Feeding & Internal Logistics
Delivering parts to production lines.
- Line feeding
- Internal logistics
Infrastructure: ERP / MES signals and edge compute.
Infrastructure
Integration Possibilities
AMR fleets depend on infrastructure. Roaming, coverage gaps and latency affect navigation and task handover, so network and system integration are planned with the robots, not after them.
- WMS
- ERP
- Barcode
- RFID
- Enterprise Wi-Fi
- Private 5G
- Edge Computing
- Machine Vision
- Fleet Management
What Novatelia Coordinates
- 01Flow and throughput questions
- 02Network readiness review
- 03System integration scope with partners
- 04Fleet sizing assumptions for the quotation
Installation, mapping, integration and service are delivered by qualified partners under an agreed scope.
Related
Continue Exploring
- Transport & Logistics Technology for logistics operators and hubs.
- Enterprise Networking Wi-Fi and network design for mobile fleets.
- Telecom & Private Networks Cellular and private network infrastructure.
See where this applies by sector on Robotics by Industry.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is the difference between an AMR and an AGV?
An AGV follows fixed paths such as magnetic tape. An AMR navigates with sensors and maps, and can re-route around obstacles. AMRs usually need less floor modification but more attention to network coverage.
02Do AMRs need a WMS integration?
Not always. Simple transport loops can run standalone. Replenishment and picking tasks usually benefit from WMS or ERP integration, which is scoped with the integration partner.
03Is Wi-Fi enough, or is private 5G needed?
Many sites run AMRs on well-designed enterprise Wi-Fi. Private 5G may be considered for very large or outdoor areas. The choice follows a coverage and roaming review.
Next step
Ready to Assess an Automation Opportunity?
Tell us the task, the site and the country. The request goes into the Novatelia RFQ system, where the team reviews it and coordinates suitable options with qualified partners.