Not only does Mobile Industrial Robots ApS make autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs; it now also offers fleet management with MiR Fleet Enterprise. The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed that its platform is scalable, flexible, and secure and can optimize material handling workflows and boost productivity.
“Software is a crucial differentiator for AMR brands, so we’ve rebuilt our fleet management platform from the ground up to set a new benchmark for the industry,” stated Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). “MiR Fleet Enterprise is not just an upgrade, though.”
“As part of our scaling strategy, we have transitioned from a polling-based API [application programming interface] to a more efficient publish-subscribe model, enabling more responsive and streamlined data exchanges across systems for increased system performance,” he explained. “At the same time, it provides a solid, cyber-secured foundation for years to come, offering modularity and forward-looking features that will continuously evolve with customer needs and technological advancements.”
Mobile Industrial Robots develops and manufactures AMRs to automate internal logistics and optimize material handling for a wide range of payloads, including pallets. The company said it integrates technologies including artificial intelligence and offers support for implementation.
Along with collaborative robot leader Universal Robots, MiR is part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of testing equipment provider Teradyne Inc.
MiR Fleet Enterprise meets growing need
The global market for AMRs could surpass 2.7 million units globally by 2027, according to Interact Analysis. The research firm noted that the demand for scalable software is growing rapidly.
MiR Fleet Enterprise meets this demand with a management platform that integrates into existing IT infrastructures, asserted Mobile Industrial Robots. The company said its new platform positions it as a “one-stop shop” for internal logistics and material handling.
In addition, MiR Fleet Enterprise includes capabilities such as traffic management and streamlined deployment processes for enterprise customers. The company said it is different from traditional, proprietary fleet management systems.
MiR said its software is built to run on Windows Servers and supports various virtualization strategies. MiR Fleet Enterprise is also compatible with modern IT infrastructures and cloud environments, facilitating deployment, it said. Key features include:
- Flexible configuration: Customers can gain greater control over their software configuration, enabling customization and updates aligned with their IT management strategies, said MiR. “This flexibility supports rapid adaptation to even the most challenging operational needs,” it said.
- Efficient scalability: Designed to accommodate growing fleets and complex integrations, MiR Fleet Enterprise streamlines communication between management software and individual AMRs. Optimizing data exchange can reduce network load and enhance operational efficiency, even with fleets of more than 100 units.
Mobile robot provider commits to cybersecurity
As robots and IT environments become increasingly interconnected, robust cybersecurity is more important than ever, said Mobile Industrial Robots. It said that MiR Fleet Enterprise incorporating features to protect against threats.
The features include single sign-on, audit logging, and an improved user-permission system, designed for IEC 62443 Part 4-2 (SL-C 3). The company said its proactive approach ensures that customers can confidently integrate and scale their AMRs without compromising IT security.
“By incorporating advanced security measures and optimizing data exchange, MiR Fleet Enterprise addresses the critical need for robust cybersecurity in growing AMR fleets,” said Birol Esmer, head of software product management at MiR. “Our integrated approach ensures that our customers receive reliable solutions that evolve with their needs for robust scalability while safeguarding their operations.”