Oceaneering launches 3 AMRs at MODEX

Oceaneering’s new line of AMRs, including the UniMover D 100, the UniMover O 600 and the MaxMover CB D 2000. | Source: Oceaneering

Oceaneering International announced at MODEX this week that it launched three autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the North American market. The UniMover D 100, UniMover O 600 and MaxMover CB D 2000 all use BlueBotics navigation technology.

The company’s UniMover AMRs are underride vehicles with varying payload capacities. The UniMover D 100 is better suited to light goods, like boxes, totes, trays and individual items, while the O 600 is made for transporting bulk items like food, laundry, medical equipment and engineered parts.

The MaxMover CB D 2000 replaces conventional counterbalance forklifts. It’s able to handle a range of load types, from conventional and specialized automotive pallets to racks and carts. The MaxMover is also able to pivot on the spot, making it easy to maneuver.

“We are naturally excited with the arrival of our new products,” Henny Bouwmeester, vice president and general manager of Oceaneering Mobile Robotics. “We spent substantial efforts not only in understanding customer needs, but also ensuring that the designs can truly scale. Accordingly, these new robots enable us to continually unlock new capabilities and move ever closer towards bringing mobile robotics to all industries.”

The company also announced at MODEX this week that it has chosen BlueBotics as its navigation technology provider for its AMRs. The company’s autonomous navigation technology (ANT) uses a SLAM navigation method. There are over 3,000 ANT enabled vehicles in operation today.

“We are delighted to partner with Oceaneering, one of the leading AGV producers in North America and Europe,” Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, said. “With our customer-focused approach, proven ANT navigation technology, and close technical support, we see strong synergies between our companies, and we look forward to helping Oceaneering’s team bring numerous successful ANT driven vehicles to market.”

Oceaneering has over 1700 mobile robots deployed around the world, the company’s largest active fleet consists of over 100 robots.

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