Adept Technology, Inc. Mobile Robot Technology Easten, Yu Sales Section Manager
Adept Technology, Inc. Our Mission We move the world through innovation Our Business Adept is a provider of automation technology and applications leadership, with mutually strategic relationships and loyal customers, delivering a suite of components and solutions that move information and goods.
Intelligent Mobile Robot Technology Hard Coded conventional AGV without Intelligence Adept technology simplifies automation & eliminates cost
Adept Technology, Inc. Founded 1983, Silicon Valley Offices Headquarters, Pleasanton CA with locations in Asia, Europe, the Americas Structure Independent public company, $55M in sales Largest US industrial robot company Customers Marquee customers across all major market segments, 1000+ total Innovations Extensive intellectual property portfolio, the only USDA accepted robot, pioneer in integrated vision, people-awareness and autonomous navigation Products Sensor-based, human sized robotics, hand-eye coordination, mobile solution suite
Extensive Global Service and Support Over 33,000 systems installed backed by 24/7 support Sales Technical Centers Distributors
Extensive Portfolio of Technology Sophisticated system-level engineering capabilities & disciplines
iagv Market Drivers COST RELATED APPLICATION RELATED EXISTING MARKET Increases in equipment utilization, throughput Dynamic change in delivery and pick-up Real-time adjustments to routing, modes or interaction with other units Location-based performance Quick redeployment for new applications and processes Long travel distance too expensive to retrofit with traditional AGV EMERGING MARKET Automation of manual processes More complex packaging, customization and shorter runs Conveyor or other linear transport device precluded by constraints More effective and safer interaction with people Low up-front cost for initial deployment Effective battery and energy management
Challenges with Legacy Technology Manual Labor Constant Human Input Subject to Operator Fatigue Highly variable Cannot manage exceptions Complicated navigation Limited collision avoidance Difficult to set-up and change High total cost of ownership Rigid and expensive to adapt Real-time routing changes impossible Requires large spaces to be effective High total cost of ownership Limited ability to adapt to changing workflow needs
Fixed and Mobile Robot Convergence 1980 1985 1995 2005 2010 2015
Mobile Technology Leadership Pioneer robots make study of robotics affordable Pioneer-AT outdoor robot introduced MobileRobots expanded to meet research market demand Motivity iagvs deployed in factories Worldwide First autonomous Motivity robot at H-P Outdoor Seekkur robot 1995 2000 Over 3,000 systems deployed Motivity deployed in Hospitals MT Series released for Industrial customers 2010
Adept Product Strategy Cobra? s350, s600, s800, i600 and i800 Quattro? s650h and s650hs MR-400 OEM Platforms MR-490 Viper? s650, s850, s1300 and s1700 Cobra? s800 Inverted SmartController? CX mdigs Motivity Core Motivity Fleet Simulator Python Cartesian SmartVision? EX Vision - Guidance and Inspection Adept EtherNet IP PLC Programming ACE PackXpert? Flexible Feeding Solutions MobilePlanner MobileEyes Motivity Fleet Appliance Industry Leading Controls for Fixed and Mobile Devises
Motivity Motivity is an evolving body of essential technologies for robot application development and deployment far beyond the capabilities of any other mobile robot operating system available. Robots with Motivity are PEOPLE AWARE and work in EXISTING BUILDINGS with almost no retrofitting.
Mobile Platforms MT400 Autonomous Mobile Base powered by Motivity Elevator and Ramp capable Compact Designed permits operation in peopled workspaces Optimized Payload of 40kg on flat floors & 25kg on ramps MT490 Ergonomically Designed for easy interaction Mobile Kiosk for promotion or follow-me display/input device Customizable Guide accommodating a wide array of applications
Motivity Software Solutions MobilePlanner Customize in minutes with drag-n-drop ease Control robot behavior. Set to run like a traditional AGV in some places, flexibly in others Branding Opportunities for partners or users with audio MobileEyes Install, test and troubleshoot an entire fleet Monitor fleet or single robot locations, status and activity Optional view and sense environment around each robot
Motivity Software Solutions Fleet Appliance Manages Traffic to improve throughput in fleets Simplifies Updates sending new copies to all robots Centralizes Controls so management software can interface with entire fleet through a single IP Fleet Simulator Simulate Processes in an as-built model scanned in the workspace Reduce Disruption by optimizing the process before installation Improved Planning by estimating needs and costs more accurately
Flexible Technology Focused on Reality Intelligent AGVs powered by Motivity Onboard system sensors and advanced control algorithms enable self-navigation in dynamic and fast-paced environments Highly configurable to adapt to the most demanding requirements Automated, round-the-clock routing and delivery to any destination at the click of a mouse Flexible, cost-effective virtualized conveyor system for small or larger scale workplaces Over One Million Autonomous Miles Driven
Motivity Sample applications Automotive assembly transfer and logistics Aerospace manufacturing Warehouse lift-truck tracking and guidance Bank security and remote monitoring Secure delivery application, for pharmaceutical company Remote patient interaction application, for national hospital alliance Manufacturing supply application, for mid-sized manufacturers Hospital after-hours meal delivery Inspection application for particle-accelerators Railroad yard automation application
Case Study Production Fulfillment Delivers from curing to press Over three years of 24-7 operation Fleet sizes up to 38 units Millions of miles per year Supported in US, EU, Asia Courtesy RMT I ve been looking for this for 10 years! Richard Baumann Chairman, RMT Robotics
Case Study Warehouse Logistics Courtesy RMT Delivers from parts inventory to assembly Operational for 6 months Fleet size of 4 (currently expanding) Thousands of miles per year Interacts directly with people Audio functionality enabled after initial deployment I believe we may be seeing the end of the conveyor. Ben Tower Proposal Manager, Comau
Case Study Hospital Logistics Delivers from collection to labs 24 X 7 for 3+ years Thousands of miles per month US hospitals She (robot) lets staff focus on their jobs by doing her job. Cheryl Katz Administrative Director of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Christiana Hospital
Sample Application
Today s Logistical Challenges Adept Solution
Benefits of Adept as a Partner Over 500 man-years of investment in Software & Controls IP
Adept s Five Year Outlook Automation provides the consistency of machinery, the flexibility of human labor and traceability/accountability capabilities not yet commercially available
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