AMRs vs AGVs:
Which is right for your operation?
aMR
autonomous mobile robot
An Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) is a self-navigating vehicle designed to transport materials without fixed infrastructure. Using sensors, mapping and obstacle avoidance, it plans its own routes and adapts to changes in real time.
key characteristics
Smart Movement
AMRs move freely using sensors and software; no tape or magnets required.
Adapts to Change
They adapt to layout or workflow changes without re-engineering.
Thinks on the Move
AMRs reroute around obstacles and make decisions in real time instead of stopping.
AGV
automated guided vehicle
An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a driverless vehicle that transports materials along fixed, pre-defined paths. It follows tracks, tape or magnets and uses programmed routes to move goods reliably.
key characteristics
Defined Routes
Operates on set paths marked by tape, wire or magnets for predictable, repeatable movement.
Planned Changes
Route/layout updates are handled through reprogramming or physical adjustments.
Controlled Stops
When an obstacle is detected, the vehicle stops until it is clear, ensuring safe operation.
Real-World Applications
FlexDrive AMRs move materials between production, assembly and storage areas without fixed tracks. They support line feeding and return flows in changing layouts and can be reconfigured to handle new tasks safely and efficiently.
Navigation Methods
FlexDrive AMRs can run on free navigation, magnetic tape or a hybrid of both. Routes are mapped in software, letting each vehicle follow the method best suited to your process and change it without rebuilding the layout.
Built in Safety
Cost Effective
sector examples
automotive industry
keeping production flowing
smoothly and safely
industrial automation
REDUCING REPETITIVE TASKS AND
IMPROVING EFFICIENCY
key national infrastructure
strengthening resilience and safety
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Engineered for agility and precision, the Small Drive Platform brings the full power and configurability of FlexDrive AMR to your most confined spaces. It’s the compact, no-compromise solution for lower-payload applications and complex workflows where every millimeter counts.
up to 1,000kg
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Engineered for higher payloads and demanding industrial applications, the Medium Drive Platform is currently our most versatile and powerful AMR solution. It delivers the performance to move up to 2500kg, combined with the flexibility of over 50 bespoke configurations.
up to 2,500kg
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You Control Your System
Our AMRs are built with a standard Siemens controller, not a proprietary 'black box.'
This puts the power in your hands, allowing you to change routes and update tasks whenever you need to.
Built to Your Exact Specifications
We configure every AMR to your exact needs, you choose the specific application, payload and navigation. You get the perfect tool for your process without paying for any over-specified or unnecessary hardware.
A Complete, Ready-to-Work Solution
A mobile robot is only half the solution. Our engineers design and build the custom lifter, conveyor, or tooling you need in-house, delivering a complete, ready-to-work system from a single, accountable supplier.
Proven Before It Arrives
We digitally build and test your entire AMR fleet in a simulation of your facility. This approach guarantees performance and solves problems before they happen, ensuring your on-site deployment is fast, predictable, and disruption-free.