CHAPTER 1

NEW AGE ROBOTIC SYSTEMS

WAREHOUSE ROBOTS

❑ Warehouse robots are autonomous machines designed to

automate the process of material handling and movement within
a warehouse environment.

❑ These robots are typically equipped with sensors, cameras, and

sophisticated software algorithms
❑ These equipment allows to navigate through the warehouse space,
identify and pick up items, and transport them to their designated
location.
The Key Benefits Of Warehouse Robots

✓Increased Efficiency

✓Improved Productivity

✓Enhanced Accuracy

✓Improved Safety

✓Cost Savings
 Types of Warehouse Robots:
1)Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs):
2)Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs):
3)Collaborative Robots (Cobots):
4)Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS):
5)Palletizing Robots:
6)Autonomous Forklifts:
7)Autonomous Conveyor Systems:
8)Pick-and-Place Robots:
 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs):
• These are larger complex robots that move around a warehouse floor
and transport goods between different locations.
• They are typically equipped with sensors and are guided by a pre-
programmed route or controlled remotely.
 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs):
• These are similar to AGVs, but they are more advanced and can navigate
the warehouse space using sophisticated algorithms
• These algorithms allow them to adapt to changing environments and
avoid obstacles.
 Collaborative Robots (Cobots):
• These are robots that work alongside human workers in a warehouse
environment.
• They are designed to assist with repetitive tasks, such as picking and packing
• They are equipped with sensors that allow them to detect the presence of
humans and avoid collisions.
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS):
• These are robotic systems that are used to store and retrieve items in a
warehouse.
• They typically consist of a series of racks and shelves that are accessed by a
robot arm or conveyor system.
 Palletizing Robots:
• These are robots that are used to stack and organize pallets of goods in a
warehouse.
• They are equipped with sensors and advanced software algorithms that allow
them to identify and pick up items and place them in the correct location.
 Autonomous Forklifts:
• These are similar to AGVs, but they are designed specifically for lifting and
moving pallets and other heavy loads.
• They can be programmed to perform loading and unloading trucks, stacking
pallets, and moving goods around the warehouse.
 Autonomous Conveyor Systems:
• These are systems of conveyor belts and other automated equipment that
move goods around the warehouse without the need for human
intervention.
 Pick-and-Place Robots:
• These are robotic arms that can pick up items from one location and place
them in another.
• They are often used for picking and packing items in warehouses and
distribution centers
 Examples Of Amazon’s Different Types Of Warehouse Robots
• Amazon Robotics Drive Units: These are small robots that can navigate
through the warehouse to move storage pods around the facility.
• Amazon Robotics Palletizers: These are larger robots that are designed to move
and stack pallets of products in the warehouse.
• Kiva Robots: These robots are designed to moveshelves of products around the
warehouse, bringing them to human workers for picking and packing.
• Amazon Robotics Sort Centers: These are large-scale automated systems that
sort packages and parcels based on their destination.
 Examples of warehouse robots that are used in India:
• GreyOrange Butler: This is an autonomous mobile robot that is used for order
fulfillment in warehouses.
• Fanuc M-20iB/25: This is a robotic arm that is used for palletizing and
depalletizing tasks in warehouses.
• ABB FlexPicker: This is a robotic system that is used for high-speed picking and
packing tasks in warehouses
• Robotic Conveyor Systems: These systems use robotic arms to sort and move
products along the conveyor belt, reducing the need for human workers.
• Locus Robotics: This is a warehouse automation system that uses robots and
artificial intelligence to optimize the picking process.

• VVDN Technologies: This company has developed a range of warehouse

robots, including autonomous mobile robots for material handling, robotic
arms for picking and packing, and automated guided vehicles for transporting
goods around the warehouse.
• Inven Robotics: This startup has developed an AI-powered robot called
InvenARM that can pick and pack items in a warehouse. It uses computer
vision and machine learning to identify and manipulate objects with high
accuracy and speed.
 ASSISTANT ROBOTS
• Assistant robots are robots designed to perform tasks
that are traditionally done by human assistants; such as
providing information, helping people with mobility
issues, providing healthcare support, and assisting with
daily activities.
• These are the best robots for your home to help with
tasks and chores, entertain, educate and provide
companionship or support.
The Key Benefits of Assistant Robots :
✓Improved Quality of Life

✓Healthcare Support

✓Increased Efficiency

✓Enhanced Safety

✓Improved Customer Service

 Examples of Assistant Robots
▪ Mitra: Mitra is a humanoid robot developed by Bengaluru-based startup
Invento Robotics.
- It is designed to greet people, answer their questions, and provide
information.
- Mitra has been used in hospitals, banks, and other public places to
provide information and assistance to visitors.
• MEDi: MEDi is a robot developed by Mumbai-based startup Qtech Solutions.
- It is designed to provide emotional support to children undergoing
medical procedures.
- The robot can talk to children, play games with them, and provide
distraction during medical procedures
• RoboCop: RoboCop is a robot developed by Chennai- based startup
Asimov Robotics.
- It is designed to assist police officers with tasks such as surveillance and
crowd control.
- RoboCop can be deployed in public spaces to monitor crowds and detect
potential security threats
• Chintu: Chintu is a robot developed by Jaipur-based startup Genrobotics.
- It is designed to help senior citizens with household tasks such as
cleaning and cooking.
- Chintu can be controlled remotely and is equipped with sensors and
cameras to assist with these tasks
• Sanbot: Sanbot is a service robot developed by the Chinese company
Qihan Technology.
- It has been deployed in several locations in India, including shopping
malls, airports, and hotels.
- Sanbot can provide information, answer questions, and assist with tasks
such as booking appointments and ordering food.
• Cruzr: Cruzr is a humanoid service robot developed by the Chinese company
UBTECH Robotics.
- It has been deployed in several locations in India, including banks and
hospitals.
- Cruzr can provide information, answer questions, and assist with tasks
such as registering patients and booking appointments
• ElliQ: Developed by Intuition Robotics.
- ElliQ is a companion robot designed to assist elderly people.
- It can provide reminders, suggest activities, and connect with family
members through video calls.
- ElliQ has not yet been deployed in India, but there is growing interest in
the use of companion robots for elderly care in the country.
 SMART ELEVATORS

• Elevators are mechanical devices that are used to transport people

or goods between different floors of a building.
• They consist of a platform that is suspended by cables or hydraulic
cylinders and moves up and down within a shaft.
• Elevators and robotics are closely linked in several ways.
• Robotics technology is being used to enhance the functionality and
performance of elevators, making them more efficient, safe, and
reliable.
 some key ways that robotics is being used in elevators:
✓Automated Controls -Many modern elevators use robotics technology to automate
their controls
✓Safety Features -Robotics technology can be used to enhance the safety features of
elevators
✓Maintenance and Repair -Robotics technology can be used to perform
maintenance and repair tasks on elevators
✓Elevator Design -Robotics is being used to design and build elevators
✓Smart Elevators -Robotics technology is being used to develop smart elevators that
can analyze data and optimize their performance
• Smart elevators are elevators that use advanced technologies
to optimize their performance by improved efficiency,
enhanced security, and reduced energy consumption and
improve the passenger experience.

• For example, sensors can be installed to monitor passenger

traffic and adjust elevator operations accordingly, reducing wait
times and improving efficiency.
 Key Features Of Smart Elevators:
✓Destination Control System- It allows passengers to selecttheir desired floor
from a keypad or touch screen in the lobby
✓Traffic Analysis- Smart elevators use sensors and data analysis to monitor
passenger traffic and adjust elevator operations accordingly
✓Security Features- Smart elevators use advanced security features such as facial
recognition or biometric scanning to ensure that only authorized passengers are able to
access restricted floors
✓Energy Efficiency- Smart elevators use energy-efficient technologies such as
regenerative braking, which captures energy generated during braking and uses it to power
the elevator’s motor
✓Maintenance Monitoring- Smart elevators use sensors and analytics to
monitor their performance and detectmaintenance issues in real time
 Examples of Smart Elevators:
• ThyssenKrupp MULTI- is a smart elevator system that uses magnetic levitation
technologyto move elevator cars both vertically and horizontally
• Otis Gen2- is a smart elevator system that uses regenerative braking and energy-efficient
LED lighting to reduce energy consumption
• KONE UltraRope- is a lightweight, high-strength elevator hoisting rope that allows
elevatorsto travel greater distances with fewer support points
• Schindler PORT- is a smart elevator system that uses a destination control system to
optimizeelevator operations
- It also features advanced security features such as biometric scanning and touchless
operation to enhance safety and security
• Mitsubishi Electric Destination Oriented Allocation System (DOAS)- is a smart elevator
system that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze passenger traffic
and optimizeelevator operations
• Elevators use AI (artificial intelligence) to improve their efficiency,
reduce wait times, and enhance the passenger experience.
• AI enables elevators to learn from data and make real-time
adjustments to their operations based on passenger traffic,
weather, and other factors.
• Some key ways that elevators use AI:
• Traffic Analysis
• Predictive Maintenance
• Energy Efficiency
• Personalized Experience:
 SMART HOMES
• Smart homes are homes that use connected devices and advanced
technologies to automate and optimize various aspects of daily
living.

• These devices and technologies can be controlled by a central hub,

a mobile app, or voice commands, making it easy for homeowners
to manage and monitor their home from anywhere.
Examples of how smart home technology can be used
• Home Automation: Smart home devices are connected to the internet and can be
controlled remotely, oftenthrough a mobile app or voice commands.
- Smart home devices can be used to automate various tasks suchas turning on/off lights,
adjusting the temperature, or opening/closing window shades.
- Ex: smartthermostats, smart lighting, smart security cameras, and smart appliances.
• Smart Thermostats: Smart thermostats allow homeowners to control their heating and
cooling systems remotely, set schedules, and adjust the temperature based on
occupancy and weather conditions.
- Ex: Nest, Ecobee, or Honeywell
• Smart Lighting: Smart lighting allows homeowners to control their lights remotely,
change the color of the lights, and set schedules for when the lights turn on and off.
- Ex: Philips Hue, LIFX,or Nanoleaf
• Sensors: Sensors are used to monitor various aspects of the home, such as temperature,
humidity, air quality, occupancy, water leaks, and triggering automatic responses such as
turning on lights or shutting off water valves.
• Smart Home Hubs: Smart home hubs are devices that connect to various smart home
devices and allow homeowners to control them using a single interface.
-Ex: Amazon Echo, Google Nest Hub,and Apple HomeKit.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is used to make smart home devices and systems more
intelligent and responsive.
• Voice Assistants: Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant are becoming
increasingly popular insmart homes.
- They can be used to control devices, set up routines, and provide information and
entertainment.
• Energy Efficiency: Smart home devices can be used to monitor and control energy usage,
which can help to reduce utility bills and environmental impact
• Security and Safety: Smart home security includes devices such as smart
door locks, video doorbells, Smart smoke detectors and security cameras
that allow homeowners to monitor their home remotely and receive alerts
when there is suspicious activity.
• Entertainment: Smart home devices can be used to enhance home
entertainment.
- Ex: smart speakers, smart TV
• Smart Appliances: Smart appliances include devices such as smart
refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines that can be controlled remotely
and can even be programmed to automatically order supplies when they
run low.
- These devices can also provide alerts when maintenance or repairs are
needed.
• Autonomous robots: Robotics technology can be used to create
autonomous robots that perform various tasks, such as cleaning, gardening,
or security monitoring, freeing up homeowners to focus on other activities.
• Predictive maintenance: AI-powered predictive maintenance systems can
be used to monitor and maintain various home appliances, such as HVAC
systems or kitchen appliances, preventing breakdowns and extending their
lifespan.
• Health monitoring: AI-powered health monitoring systems can be used to
monitor the health of elderly or sick family members, alerting caregivers to
potential health issues.
 Examples of smart homes in our country

➢ Adarsh Palm Retreat is a luxury residential complex in Bangalore

➢ Lodha Belmondo is a residential project in Pune
➢ Brigade Gateway is a luxury residential complex in Bangalore
➢ Godrej Platinum is a luxury residential project in Mumbai