Honeywell and Fetch Robotics are partnering to deliver autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to distribution centers, in an effort to help them “more effectively fulfill growing volumes of e-commerce orders.”

The collaboration between the two entities enables Honeywell Intelligrated's customers to increase productivity and boost labor efficiency by deploying Fetch Robotics' AMRs, which transport items through distribution centers without human guidance or fixed paths, all while operating safely alongside people.

With Fetch Robotics’ AMRs a part of its smart robotics portfolio, Honeywell Intelligrated can provide customers with a range of flexible automation technology that can be adjusted to address current and future operational needs.

“As staffing challenges and the continued growth of online shopping are pressuring supply chains, robotics can be an effective solution to help make large, integrated distribution centers more efficient,” explains Pieter Krynauw, president of Honeywell Intelligrated.

“With this arrangement, we can provide our customers with a complete suite of fixed and mobile robotics solutions, backed by the expert systems integration, solutions development and reliable, 24/7 technical support they expect from us.”

Fetch Robotics offers a variety of AMRs that use a combination of LiDAR and 3D cameras to safely and accurately move around unpredictable warehouse environments.

The robots can adjust their routes in real time if an obstacle becomes present, allowing the AMRs to handle repetitive warehousing tasks that may otherwise require significant travel time between locations and transporting heavy loads.

Fetch Robotics’ platforms can also deploy and redeploy in just a single day without integration requirements or changes to infrastructure.

“We are committed to helping customers achieve their productivity goals by providing on-demand automation that enables a wide range of flexible and safe AMRs to be rapidly deployed,” says Melonee Wise, CEO, Fetch Robotics.

“We fully expect our relationship with Honeywell Intelligrated to help accelerate the adoption of our cloud robotics solution within the logistics and manufacturing verticals.”

Honeywell Intelligrated provides automation equipment, software and services to more than 60 of the top 100 global retailers and half of the top 100 internet retailers. Distribution centers can deploy its Momentum warehouse execution system to bring together automation technologies, workflows, orders and labor in a unified platform to provide real-time visibility and help make operations more efficient.

Fetch Robotics develops and manufactures AMRs for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics providers. The company provides a large and versatile portfolio of mobile robots and a powerful, cloud-based software platform that offers on-demand automation for a range of applications, including material handling and inventory management.