Intelligent Logistics Robot Solution for Efficient Plant Operation & Warehouse Automation
Robot
THiRAbot
THiRA-UTECH’s logistics robot solution ‘THiRAbot’ can realize logistics automation system beyond dependence on simple manual operation. In addition, we can maximize cost reduction by supplying proven products and stable operating system through partnership with the world’s leading robot experts.
WHY THiRAbot?
– Continued rise in minimum labor costs (Minimum labor costs in 2018 rose 16.4% year-on-year)
– Difficulty in securing logistics workforce due to reduction of labor population and aging workforce
– Limitations of fixed logistics facilities / Low responsiveness to changing work methods, inefficient space utilization
Benefits
Labor cost reduction
– Labor cost savings due to 24-hour operation of logistics robots and reduced manpower (44% reduction in labor costs – Company A)
Securing stability
– Minimize errors and secure work stability by applying AGV to loading, picking and shipping processes
Space utilization
– Flexible logistics line changes in logistics robots allow for temporary changes in volume due to increased space utilization
(40% increase in shipment and 22% increase in space utilization – Company A)
Case Study
Case 1
Automated Logistics Transport System using Logistics Robot (AGV)
Target Customer
Secondary Battery manufacturer (domestic and overseas)
Application
THiRA AGV(Unmanned Carrier)
Coverage
Secondary Battery production line
✓ Transport parts and finished products from material warehouse to production process, from production process to shipping process
✓ Application of customized AGV according to transport logistics and product type (Conveyor, Fork lift, Jig lift type, etc.)
✓ Integrated monitoring of real-time AGV operation information and optimal control of transport path
The Challenge
- Aim for Unmanned to meet environmental conditions of clean room
- Aim for process line variable solutions to meet small quantity batch production requirements
- Aim for solutions for transport efficiency such as optimal path and HW selection considering real-time status of facilities, work in process and product
The Solution
- Provide optimal customized logistics robot solution considering production site characteristics
- It is easy to change and control the moving line just by modifying the QR CODE and provides the optimal logistics route setting solution through ACS.
- Provide a solution to minimize movement route by driving all directions based on spin turn
- Provide optimum HW specification solution by applying driving performance and driving method according to transported products and processes
- Provide optimal HW and operation solution for maximizing the efficiency of logistics transport work
The Benefits
- Minimize initial investment cost by maximizing operational efficiency through optimal transport path and HW selection
- Operation cost reduction by implementing optimal TT (Tack Time) by selecting and applying the movement path of maximum efficiency
- Minimize the cost of moving route due to efficient space utilization and volume change by modifying QR CODE
- Minimize operation costs such as labor cost and maintenance cost reduction through AGV based logistics automation
- Maximize operation efficiency by providing real-time remote AGV operation environment information
Case 2
A case study of implementation of Goods Receipt and Shipment Management System in Distribution Center Using Unmanned Forklift
Target customer
Domestic logistics company
Application Solution
THiRA LGV (Unmanned forklift)
Coverage
Domestic logistics warehouse
✓ Applied to goods receipt and shipment of logistics center of logistics companies in Korea
✓ Build an efficient goods movement management environment through unmanned forklifts
The Challenge
- Difficulty in securing manpower due to the avoidance of simple / repetitive work in the field
- Small quantity production of various kinds of products, flexible logistics processing in response to changes in the quantity of goods
- Increased risk of human and material safety accidents due to heavy weight transport
The Solution
- Provide optimal solution considering production site characteristics and logistics process
- Provide various safety solutions for mixed operation of workforce and LGV according to the characteristics of the production site
- Provide solution for improving work efficiency by applying Hybrid LVG of LASER and autonomous driving
- Unmanned environment without major changes in logistics infrastructure
The Benefits
- Improve work efficiency by performing regular work
- Increased workload and reduced operating costs through unmanned and stabilized
- Improve space utilization by managing LGV operation route
- Reduction of safety accident risk due to unmanned operation and stable operation environment
- Increase ROI by establishing LGV operation environment through minimal change of existing infrastructure.
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