MIR1200 PALLET JACK: REVOLUTIONISING PALLET HANDLING WITH AI
Danish robotics manufacturer Mobile Industrial Robots has announced its latest innovation – the MiR1200 Pallet Jack autonomous mobile robot (AMR).
Through the application of AI-based pallet detection and obstacle avoidance, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack sets new standards for the material handling of palletised goods and solves many of the challenges enterprises face when trying to add automation to dynamic and complex environments. The addition of this autonomous pallet jack to the product line allows MiR to be the one-stop shop for autonomous material handling at factories and warehouses.
With advanced AI pallet detection, powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack uses 3D vision to identify, pick up and deliver pallets with unprecedented precision.
“The MiR1200 Pallet Jack is our latest effort to push the boundaries in autonomous material handling. We believe that the built-in AI detection system is a significant improvement over older detection technologies. Our approach will reduce pick-and-place cycle times, deliver best-in-class pick accuracy and allow us to continuously deliver advanced, AI based, functionality and value to our customers.” says Mads Paulin, VP of R&D at MiR.
Works Seamlessly with Other Autonomous Mobile Robots and Software from MiR
Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing MiR AMR fleets and interoperate with MiR’s deck load AMRs, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack is a perfect match for large-scale enterprise customers who typically operate more complex workflows with larger fleets and multiple sites.
“As the latest addition to MiR’s wide range of AMRs, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack adds a new application area to our existing solutions for transportation scenarios from small to heavy loads, pallet transportation, and more. All robots can be seamlessly managed and integrated via our industry leading fleet management tool, MiR Fleet and monitored and optimised using MiR Insights.” Says Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of MiR.
Capable of Navigating Complex Environments
Thanks to its 3D vision capabilities, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack addresses the challenges many enterprises face with resource-intensive material handling, especially in complex environments that make automation difficult, and where automation is needed due to increasing labour shortages.
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack can dynamically modify its route to avoid obstacles such as loose objects on the floor or overhead obstacles. It processes camera and LIDAR data in real time by accelerating the full stack on the GPU and several other processors built into the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module. Its ability to navigate effortlessly in tight spaces with minimal changes to the existing infrastructure makes it the perfect fit for optimising logistics efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of pallets.
Safety Above Everything Else
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack is not only about speed and efficiency. Safety remains a top priority.
“Safety is in the DNA of every MiR product. The MiR1200 Pallet Jack complies with the latest product safety standards, including ISO3691-4. The fusion of multiple sensor platforms and top-tier safety features provides a much safer alternative to traditional forklifts, pallet trucks and manual pallet jacks.” says Jean Pierre Hathout.
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack will be available in the UK from RARUK Automation from Q4.
