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ek Robotics and OTTO Motors Announce Global Technology Partnership

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Stuttgart, Germany-(Business wire)-Ek robotics, the world’s leading manufacturer and system integrator of innovative high-tech automated guided vehicles (AGV) for production and warehousing logistics, today with OTT Motors, the leading developer of flexible and intelligent autonomous mobile robots. Announced a global technology partnership. (AMR), Stuttgart’s LogiMAT, an international exhibition of in-logistics solutions and process management. The two companies combine their core competencies to provide the best combination of AGV hardware and AMR software to manufacturing and warehousing customers around the world.

For 59 years now ek robotics We develop, manufacture and integrate turnkey AGV systems, servicing them throughout their life cycle, which typically lasts decades. With over 10.000 transport robots and over 1.000 AGV systems installed, ek robotics Known worldwide for its extensive portfolio of AGV solutions and its commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality and service.

“Our claim is always to provide our customers with the most powerful, safest and most reliable solutions,” said Andreas Böttner, CEO of. ek robotics.. He goes on to say: “AMR technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, especially now that it has reached a level suitable for industrial use, so we are expanding the scope of our services to include this technology. We analyzed the AMR market most. We are working very hard to find the truly best partner with highly conductive technology. Today we announced a strategic technology partnership with OTTO Motors and we are absolutely proud of our products. We are pleased to be able to provide our customers with AMR technology. ”

OTTO Motors is a pioneer in the AMR industry, specializing in large-scale mission-critical AMR installations for the world’s largest enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in autonomous driving, OTTO Motors has developed intelligent, safe and reliable control software for autonomous material handling. Transport robots with OTTO software can navigate in a flexible and responsive way in a rapidly changing industrial environment, without infrastructure, such as human-guided vehicles.

“”ek robotics An undisputed AGV market leader. We are proud of our partnership to provide our customers with the most powerful and comprehensive material handling vehicle hardware capabilities controlled by OTTO Motors’ autonomous software, “said Matt Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors. A solution that enables industrial companies and warehouse operators to become more competitive in a very difficult economic environment. ”

The combined market for AGVs and AMRs is estimated by industry experts to exceed $ 18 billion by 2027. ek robotics OTTO Motors is expanding its reach globally to provide its clients with the industry’s most comprehensive and advanced AMR portfolio. ek robotics We currently offer the XMOVE150 and XMOVE2000AMR transport platforms. The 300, 600, and 1200 kilogram payload variants are currently only available as AGVs and will also be available as AMRs in early 2023. With the XMOVE transport platform, customers can choose between AMR technology and AGV technology according to their needs. ek robotics OTTO Motors is already working to deliver the VARIOMOVE forklift vehicle as AMR as quickly as possible to enable all equipment. ek robotics The next step is to transport the robot using OTTO technology.

Customers are also confident in the new AMR solution from partnerships ek robotics.. “The first AMR from a collaboration between ek robotics OTTO Motors is a milestone on the road to a new level of autonomy. As a customer, we hope to reduce the effort of commissioning and adaptation, which is an important part of TCO today, “said Gerald Röhner, Head of Production Logistics for Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co, a world-renowned automotive supplier. increase. KG.

With the OTTO motor, ek robotics Will be announcing the new AGV and AMR product series XMOVE at the LogiMAT exhibition, which will be held from today to June 2, 2022 at Booth B05, Hall 2, Stuttgart, Germany.visit ek robotics Contact us on LogiMAT or by phone or email to find out more about our partnership and how AMR and AGV can improve intralogistics. For more information, please visit https://ek-robotics.com/.

About ek robotics

ek robotics Is the world’s leading manufacturer and system integrator of innovative high-tech transport robotics for production and warehousing logistics. Intelligent transportation robotics specialists with more than 300 employees in five locations: Europe (Rosengarten, Germany, Headquarters), Reutlingen (Germany), Milan (Italy), Prague (Czech Republic) and Buckingham (UK). Achieves networked and flexible transportation A solution for fully automated in-factory material flow for global customers. With over 59 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing, integration, turnkey delivery, and support throughout the automated guided vehicle (AGV) life cycle. ek robotics Is one of the technical elites of this fast-growing future industry. ek-robotics.com

About OTTO Motors

OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over 3 million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical delivery in the most demanding industrial environments. 70% of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies, including some of the world’s most famous brands such as GE and Toyota. For more information, please visit www.ottomotors.com.

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