Parker

Thira Robotics recently formed a strategic partnership with Parker, a global leader in motion and control components and fluids manufacturing, to address the automation of product transportation within Parker's production facilities. Facing the obstacle of challenging flooring conditions, Parker sought an innovative solution to enhance its logistics automation and productivity. Its specific challenges involved navigating wet and slippery floors due to the presence of liquid oils during production processes, as well as utilizing low-clearance AMRs compatible with its existing low carts (170mm, 6.7 in) for ground-level transport. The prevailing market offerings posed limitations for Parker, as established AMR leaders like MiR and YUJIN ROBOT were incapable of effectively functioning on greasy and slippery floors, a prevalent issue in Parker's valve manufacturing factories. The Thira Robotics AMR technology emerged as the exclusive solution adept at successful navigation in poor-quality flooring conditions, boasting both low clearance capability and the ability to operate effectively on slippery surfaces. The solution presented was the L200 AMR, seamlessly integrated to lift heavy cart loads with minimal ground clearance. Thira Robotics' proprietary AWG System was incorporated into the L200 model to ensure precise navigation on slippery floors. The L200's design enables it to tackle challenging terrains, including damaged floors, water drains, and uneven surfaces, while handling small puddles of liquids or oils up to 0.15 inches deep. The AWG system not only facilitates navigation on rough surfaces but also provides shock absorption to mitigate impacts. Results of the implementation aligned with manufacturers' expectations, successfully addressing facility challenges and significantly boosting productivity despite the presence of oily floors. Parker's satisfaction with the outcomes was evident, as other robotics companies had failed to meet their unique needs arising from oily and slippery flooring conditions. Thira Robotics stood as the sole AMR manufacturer capable of providing a tailored solution. As a result, Parker anticipates a substantial increase in productivity per factory worker, marking a successful collaboration between Parker and Thira Robotics in overcoming intricate production facility hurdles.