The Logistics support robot CarriRo® with the concept of "making transport work more enjoyable and comfortable" has been shipping since August 2016.
It is a cart type logistics support robot available in Drive mode that can be operated with a joystick and a Karugamo mode that automatically tracks a beacon (transmitter).

Currently, it is introduced to more than 100 bases including plants, warehouses, hotels, ryokans and airports.

To get to know about CarriRo® please check the below video.

CarriRo® AD (Autonomous Moving model) with Autonomous Driving function will begin shipping from November 2018.

The AGV and the automatic conveyance system currently in the market can be roughly divided into a line type AGV or SLAM type automatic conveyance system.

The line type AGV is widely accepted in the factory. Pros are stable running and affordable price. Cons are setting all the conveying routes on a line is troublesome and costly and since the conveying route is fixed it is difficult to flexibly respond to changing conveying route each time.

Meanwhile, SLAM-type automatic conveyance system are suitable for flexible operation because it is possible to set routes by mapping the environment using a laser sensor and performing work (giving instructions) to remember the route.

However it can take about half a day to be familiar about the technology or external environmental change such as the position of goods and shelves, it affects self position estimation and it causes errors. There are cases where it can be seen that it stops halfway. Also, since the laser sensor itself is relatively expensive there is also a problem that product prices are also generally high making it difficult to secure profit.

CarriRo® AD realizes Autonomous Driving by applying the Image Recognition technology cultivated by ZMP and using the method called CarriRo® Visual Tracking (patent pending).
When CarriRo® AD follows the landmark sticker, we receive position correction and travel instruction information at the same time by Image Recognition and by repeating this, it reaches the destination.

There are two types of landmarks.

Fixed type landmarks are of the type in which driving instructions such as straight ahead, turn left, turn U, etc., are set in advance. If the driving route is fixed, Fixed type landmark can be used.

On the other hand, by attaching a Variable type landmark we can change the traveling route each time by using tablet.

For example, you can assign a Variable landmark in advance with points A to I and set a traveling route pattern on the tablet where you want CarriRo® AD to take action. You can use it with flexible conveying route simply by selecting the route pattern on the tablet.

The 2019 model (Following model) of the logistics support robot CarriRo® will also be sold in parallel even after the "Autonomous Moving" model sales start.

It is possible to transport an unmanned convoy of three carts i.e, two 2019 models (Following model) following an Autonomous Moving model.

【5 year lease price】
CarriRo® FD 2019 model (Following model): 34,000 JPY / month (excluding tax)
CarriRo® AD Autonomous Moving model: 52,000 JPY / month (excluding tax)

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We offer a set comprising of 3 CarriRo®'s. Two, 2019 model (Following model) and One, Autonomous Moving model at a package price of 110,000 JPY per month (excluding tax).

This is a movie introducing the Autonomous Moving mode of the Logistics support robot CarriRo®.
You can see the real CarriRo® which is used at the work sites.

CarriRo® AD (Autonomous Moving model) has the following four features to promote autonomous transport in the warehouse / factory.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and demonstration.
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In addition to the Logistics support robot CarriRo®, one-seat electric vehicle type robot car, Delivery robot CarriRo® Deli, etc., are other related products of the ZMP.