Interpret the latest technology and product trends of small handling robots

Author: Zhao Jiaoyun

A small handling robot is a robot that is able to move autonomously and carry items, usually equipped with wheels or tracks, and can move on different grounds, such as hard floors, carpets, etcThis robot uses lidar, cameras, or other sensors to perceive its surroundings to avoid obstacles and find the target locationWith the rapid development of intelligent manufacturing and intelligent logistics, the market has continuously increased the technical requirements for small handling robots.

As a representative enterprise in the field of small handling robots, Suzhou Dolphin Star Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Dolphin Star") has been committed to becoming a leading enterprise in handling robots since its establishment in 2017. Based on innovation, the company has established a complete intelligent factory robot handling system. It is worth mentioning that on July 11, 2024, Dolphin Star released the "Xiaoqian Mate 2.0" series of new products at the Suzhou headquarters, which realizes the functions of autonomous perception of the surrounding environment and intelligent route planning through the integration of advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence algorithms and high-precision navigation, which significantly improves the handling efficiency and operation flexibility. It further promotes the technological innovation and application expansion of the small handling robot industry.

Recently, Rui Lei, director of domestic market development of Dolphin Star, accepted an exclusive interview with the reporter of "Logistics Technology and Application", based on the development of Dolphin Star in recent years, bringing us the interpretation of the latest technology and product trends in the field of small handling robots.

Reporter: First of all, could you please give us a detailed introduction to the development process and main milestones of Dolphin Star since its establishment?

Rui Lei: As a high-tech enterprise in the field of robotics, Dolphin Star has always adhered to innovation as the foundation since its establishment, established a complete intelligent factory robot handling system, and has a number of invention patents and hundreds of cumulative patents in the key technologies of mobile robot products and systems, and will be rated as a "specialized, special and new enterprise in Jiangsu Province" in 2024.

In 2019, Dolphin Star launched a mini AGV handling robot - MP10S, which is suitable for various material forms such as pallets, material frames, and material carts, especially suitable for material distribution in the manufacturing process of the industrial field, transit material warehouses and other places that need to frequently transport goods. The product won the 2022 Germany Red Dot Product Design Award and once became a popular product in the industry.

mp10S.1

In the subsequent development, the product line of Dolphin Star has been continuously enriched and improved, and the company has continued to carry out in-depth research and development and innovation around the key technologies of handling robots.

Reporter: What are the main products and key technologies of Dolphin Star? What are the key industry sectors?

Rui Lei: At present, Dolphin Star's products mainly include AMR (mobile robot), AGF (forklift robot), ACR (cleaning robot) three series of product matrix, the core technology covers advanced 3D navigation and positioning, visual perception recognition, dynamic planning control, intelligent distribution control and other fields, among which MP10 mini handling robot and unmanned forklift integrated module design is the first in the industry.

Dolphin Star products

In terms of application scenarios, Dolphin Star is based on the market positioning of a light and small handling robot provider, and its products mainly cover the three major scenarios of unmanned handling, warehousing and distribution in the factory, focusing on automobile manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, electronic manufacturing, food and beverage, medicine and other industries, and has served 3C, home appliances, sanitary ware, manufacturing, auto parts, food, clothing, medical treatment, etc., 300+ projects around the world have landed, providing professional logistics robot solutions for customers in many fields at home and abroad.

Application scenarios

Reporter: What are the unique features of Dolphin Star's latest release of Xiaoqian Mate 2.0?

Rui Lei: The newly released smart Xiaoqian Mate 2.0 series products are actually based on the previous APe15 small moving products for technical upgrades, which continue the small body of APe15 small moving in terms of shape design, with a required channel width of only 1950mm and a minimum turning radius of 1290mm, which can operate in narrow aisles, freeing up more space for production and warehousing activities, thereby enhancing the overall value. At the same time, the following technical upgrades have been realized:

1. Highly integrated and intelligent: Xiaomobile Mate 2.0 realizes a high degree of system integration, and uses AI intelligent technology to further deepen the in-depth training and learning functions of Xiaoyi, making the operation simpler and easier to operate. At the same time, the series of products combines advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence algorithms and high-precision navigation, which can independently perceive the surrounding environment and intelligently plan routes.

2. Multiple versions to meet different needs: The Xiaoqian Mate 2.0 series includes three versions: the Lite APe15 SE, the Excellence APe15 E, and the Smart APe15 Pro, which are suitable for different application scenarios and needs. Among them, the smart version of APe15 Pro adopts 3D laser SLAM technology, which can achieve high-precision environment perception and path planning, and is compatible with 2D navigation, which can meet more than 90% of environmental applications.

Xiaoqian Mate 2.0 series of three versions of the product

3. Stable operation and efficient operation: This series of products uses a number of Dolphin Star self-developed technologies to ensure stable operation in poor light environments, and realizes 24-hour uninterrupted power operation, which greatly improves the handling efficiency and stability.

Reporter: What do you think is the next technological development direction of small handling robots? What are the emerging markets and customer needs to look out for?

Rui Lei: I think the future technology trend of small handling robots mainly includes the following aspects:

The first is intelligence, enterprises are more and more inclined to choose robot products with functions such as intelligent navigation, automatic obstacle avoidance, precise positioning, and remote monitoring.

The second is customization, and there are differences in the demand for small handling robots in different industries and enterprises, so the demand for customization has increased significantly.

The third is technology integration, small handling robots will pay more attention to the integration of deep learning algorithms and artificial intelligence, multi-sensor fusion and decision optimization, human-machine collaboration and safety improvement, remote monitoring and maintenance, etc.

On the demand side, markets and customer needs such as medical and health, retail and e-commerce warehousing, manufacturing production lines, agriculture and food industries, and home and personal services will also provide a broad space for the development of small handling robots.

Small handling robots

Reporter: What is your judgment on the development trend of small handling robots in the future? Under these trends, how will Dolphin Star build its own unique competitive advantage?

Rui Lei: In recent years, the domestic small handling robot market has ushered in significant growth, and it is expected to continue to maintain this rapid growth momentum in the next few years. Behind this trend is the government's great attention to the field of intelligent manufacturing and intelligent logistics, as well as a series of supportive policies and measures. These policies not only encourage the research and development of intelligent equipment such as handling robots, but also promote their application in multiple industries, providing a solid foundation for the rapid development of the market.

RGS stand-alone system

Compared with similar products, the Dolphin Star handling robot is equipped with a self-developed RDS system, which can realize SLAM real-time mapping, autonomous path planning, smooth mode switching, multi-scene application and other functions, significantly improving operational efficiency. In addition to product technology, Dolphin Star also attaches great importance to the improvement of product services and the expansion of market channels. The company has established a complete product service and project delivery system, and is committed to providing customers with a one-stop, all-round refined service experience. At the same time, through efficient channel marketing strategies and active overseas market expansion strategies, Dolphin Star has continuously improved its brand influence and market share, and further consolidated its leading position in the field of intelligent handling robots.

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