Marorobot Develops a New Logistics Robot

▲Marorobot tech QR code-recognizing logistics robot, 'M3'

Marorobot tech (www.marorobot.com), specialists in logistics and industrial robots, recently finalized the development of a QR code-recognizing logistics robot, the M3. They revealed that deliveries have already been made to Korean mid-sized automated manufacturing distribution sites.

The M3 logistics robot reads the QR code that is attached to the bottom of the merchandise, assesses its exact position and direction in which to go, then takes the merchandise to its its required location. The robot is capable of handling up to 200kg or 400kg. The company has resolved an issue that had caused a great deal of concern – damage to the QR code that is affixed to the bottom of the object. Now, with recent improvements, even the movements of and friction caused by the forklift are unable to remove the QR code. The location information extraction technology using the QR code recognition system can accurately pinpoint the position, and the navigation function is far superior to the existing landmark-based method.

At the distribution center, the worker pushes the truck to the production line, after which 5 M3 logistics robots lift the truck and automatically supply the materials to the production line. The empty truck is then recalled to the warehouse. With this system, production efficiency is greatly increased.

The M3 logistics robot weighs 100kg, with a travel speed of 30cm per second; it can operate for 8 hours loaded and for 12 hours under un-load conditions on a single 4-hour charge. It can be remotely operated using the WIFI wireless internet for longer distances, and can be used as a stand alone type or as a network integrated management type. A photo sensor is a standard feature, and LIDAR or bumper sensors can be attached as an optional feature. The lift stroke is up to 100mm, and the robot’s dimensions are 1300 (W) * 700 (L) * 260mm (H). The user can travel on a customized path, rather than a pre-set route, thus minimizing the inconvenience of space constraints. This product’s particular advantage is that it can be used in a variety of different spaces.

Deukgeon Kim, CEO of Marorobot tech Co., Ltd. commented, "We have had success in completing our product development and delivering this QR code recognition logistics robot with its accurate positioning and direction functions to logistics specialtist companies. Currently, we offer products with carrying capacities of 200kg or 400kg, but we are in the process of developing a new product with a carrying capacity of 100kg.” He continued, “With our product development completed, we are now looking for ways to maximize the sales of our robots in a variety of workplaces.”

The recently developed M3 logistics robot is not only being marketed to the domestic crowd, but plans are well underway to get the attention of the global consumer as well.

According to the UK global technology research company TechNavio, the world logistics robot market will grow on average by 32% annually in 2020 to reach $ 2.15 billion. In light of this, logistics robots are emerging as one of the most promising robotic areas.