Robots are no longer automated stationary machines executing specific tasks but have evolved into sophisticated, mobile platforms solving various automation needs. An Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) is one such example that can independently move through any environment understanding and performing various tasks.
It is an innovative automation solution performing assigned tasks in varied environments like construction sites, warehouses, healthcare centres etc. Often compared with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) but unlike them AMRs do not operate on predefined paths or require operator sight. With more advanced software and hardware, AMRs are a step above and beyond AGVs.
AMRs have higher level of autonomy and capacity of moving around in shared environment. They rely on cameras, a set of sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision and navigation technique like collision avoidance for functioning like identifying, picking, moving objects from one location to another while avoiding obstacles.
They are finding application in warehouses for tasks like pick-and-place items, in e-commerce applications for moving carts and in automated construction. Another use of AMRs is in healthcare sector for automating distribution of medicine to the correct patients in hospitals.
Jetbrain Robotics, a Gurugram based startup, is working on providing end-to-end solutions for hospitals to provide enhanced patient care, using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company envisions AMRs that would assist with nursing and managing internal logistics, enhancing the productivity of hospital staff.
The company has designed an AMR to carry hospital utilities to different destinations as required. Named AMRO, the robot has a compact body and protective outer layer. It can charge itself and work all day with inbuilt power capacity, claims the company.
Another product by Jetbrain is a UV disinfection robot with an Ultraviolet (UV) lamp emitter able to clear and disinfect environments from bacteria and viruses. Lytbot emits powerful broad-spectrum UV light, targeting high-touch surfaces while disinfecting the whole room. ‘Core 0’ is another such offering by the company that takes care of internal logistics and carrying items like surgical instruments, glucose packets, blood samples and medical necessities to required destinations.
Founder of Jetbrain Robotics, Ajay Vishnu, was present in the Open Innovator Meet recently held at NASSCOM CoE, Gurugram. He at the meet briefed about the vision of the company and plans for the near future.
