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=Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation=
=Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation=


We present here the DSM allocation of Autonomous Mobile Robots and its tree. The company-wide initiative of Warehouse Automation is supported by the Order Management System, the Inventory Management System, and Warehouse Robots. Warehouse Robots can be classified into Autonomous Mobile Robots, Robotic Arms, Packaging Robots, and Verification Robots. We focus on the Autonomous Mobile Robot for this roadmap, which is enabled by level 4 technologies in light blue, such as 3D Mapping, Digital Twin, and the Route Optimation Algorithm. The DSM shows coupling between technologies; for example, the development of the Lifter Module is dependent on the performance of Sensors, Controller, and Battery System.
We present here the DSM allocation of autonomous mobile robots and its tree. The company-wide initiative of warehouse automation is supported by the order management system, the inventory management system, and warehouse robots. Warehouse robots can be classified into autonomous mobile robots, robotic arms, packaging robots, and verification robots. We focus on the autonomous mobile robot for this roadmap, which is enabled by level 4 technologies in light blue, such as 3D mapping, digital twins, and route optimation algorithms. The DSM shows coupling between technologies; for example, the development of the lifter module is dependent on the performance of sensors, the controller, and the battery system.


[[File:3AMR_DSM_v02.png|600px]]     [[File:3AMR_tree_v01.png|240px]]
[[File:3AMR_DSM_v02.png|600px]]     [[File:3AMR_tree_v01.png|240px]]

Revision as of 22:54, 9 October 2024

Roadmap Overview

Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation

We present here the DSM allocation of autonomous mobile robots and its tree. The company-wide initiative of warehouse automation is supported by the order management system, the inventory management system, and warehouse robots. Warehouse robots can be classified into autonomous mobile robots, robotic arms, packaging robots, and verification robots. We focus on the autonomous mobile robot for this roadmap, which is enabled by level 4 technologies in light blue, such as 3D mapping, digital twins, and route optimation algorithms. The DSM shows coupling between technologies; for example, the development of the lifter module is dependent on the performance of sensors, the controller, and the battery system.

3AMR DSM v02.png     3AMR tree v01.png

Roadmap Model using OPM

The OPM for Warehouse Automation and the role of Autonomous Mobile Robots is shown below. In preparation for warehouse operations, inbound delivery to the warehouse is unloaded and stored in inventory shelves which are carried by Autonomous Mobile Robots.

3AMR OPM v02.jpeg

Figures of Merit (FOM)

Figure of Merit (FOM) Unit Description
Payload Capacity [kg] Total weight the AMR can carry (including items and shelves)
Speed [m/s] Average speed of the AMR while carrying shelves inside the warehouse
Volume [m^3] Volume of AMR (width x length x height)
Continuous Operation Time [hrs] Total time the AMR can operate in one full charge
Picking Rate [units / hr] Number of units the AMR can assist the picker to pick per hour
Failure Rate [times/ hr] Number of times the AMR fails per hour
Learning Time [hrs] Total time it takes to train the AMR to operate in a warehouse