INDUROS - The autonomous transport robotYour superior AMR solution for intralogistics and logistics - indoor, outdoor and brownfield

Frequently asked questions about the INDUROS

• What is the INDUROS and who manufactures it?

  The INDUROS is an autonomous mobile transport robot (AMR) for intralogistics and logistics that tows trolleys such as pallet trolleys, mesh boxes or tugger-train trailers. It is made by Innok Robotics GmbH from Regenstauf near Regensburg, Germany, which develops, programs and assembles the robot itself. It is sold directly and through sales and integration partners.

• Can the INDUROS operate outdoors?

  Yes. The INDUROS operates indoors, outdoors and in combined use and moves between buildings and outdoor areas without a handover point. It is built to protection class IP65, designed for ambient temperatures from –10 °C to +45 °C and drives in rain, snow, heat and cold on asphalt and gravel, over thresholds and up gradients of up to 10%. According to the case study, it achieved 99.9% availability over four years of outdoor operation at ZwickRoell.

• Which INDUROS models are available and how much can they tow?

  The INDUROS family comprises four models: INDUROS 350s (towing capacity up to 350 kg, up to 6.5 km/h), INDUROS 700 (up to 700 kg, 3.2 km/h), INDUROS 700s (up to 700 kg, up to 6.5 km/h) and INDUROS 1300 (up to 1,300 kg, 3.2 km/h). All models tow the load on trolleys, for example pallet trolleys, mesh boxes or tugger-train trailers, and couple them using an automatic trailer coupling. The achievable towing capacity depends on ground conditions, route and speed.

• Does the INDUROS need floor markings?

  No. Unlike a track-guided automated guided vehicle (AGV), the INDUROS needs no floor markings and no induction loops; it localises itself via lidar, optionally with RTK GNSS. During commissioning, the environment is mapped with a 3D scanner, and then the routes and the coupling and uncoupling stations are set up. An inductive charging station is set up for autonomous charging. The articles Transport robots – the big overview and AMR autonomous mobile robots: definition and selection guide explain the differences between AGV and AMR in more detail.

• Can the INDUROS be connected to a fleet manager or master control system?

  Yes. The INDUROS supports the standardised VDA 5050 interface and can be connected to fleet managers and master control systems via this interface. For example, the INDUROS is already integrated into the Siemens SIMOVE Fleet Manager and the NAiSE Intralogistics Platform. Without a higher-level control system, users operate the robot with the browser-based Innok COCKPIT® software on PC, tablet or smartphone.

• Where is the INDUROS already in use?

  Published case studies on the INDUROS include ZwickRoell, Rigdon, ABB, Siemens, HORSCH, W. Markgraf, ZF and Herborner Pumpentechnik. The INDUROS 1300 model is designed for heavy loads, for example in the automotive, supplier and battery industries. In 2024, the robot was nominated for the IFOY AWARD; it is IFOY certified in the “Mobile Robots” category.

• Can you buy or rent the INDUROS?

  Innok Robotics offers the INDUROS for purchase and as Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS). It is sold by Innok Robotics directly and through sales and integration partners. Innok Robotics provides prices and terms on request.

• How quickly does the INDUROS pay for itself?

  The payback period of the INDUROS depends mainly on the shift model. If it replaces manual forklift transport in three-shift operation, it pays for itself within 1 to a maximum of 2 years, according to Innok Robotics. At the user Rigdon, the INDUROS saves around €60,000 per robot and shift per year, according to Innok Robotics; the white paper on Rigdon provides background.

• How does the installation work?

  • Step 1: Mapping the environment using a terrestrial, high-resolution 3D scanner
  • Step 2: Creation of a 2D navigation map
  • Step 3: Setting up the routes on site
  • Step 4: Setting up the various coupling and uncoupling stations ("stations")
  • Step 5: Test run and instruction in operation

• How does the charging process work?

  • Innok uses lithium-ion batteries so that the INDUROS can be in operation for up to 16 hours (depending on payload and route)

  • The INDUROS is charged autonomously via an inductive charging station (advantage: no personnel required)

  • Charging time: approx. 2 hours (from 20% to 80%), or 3 hours from 20 to 100% SOC (State of Charge)

• Which languages can be selected for Innok COCKPIT®?

  Innok COCKPIT® is currently available in the following languages:
  
  - English
  - German
  - Innok COCKPIT® is browser-based and can therefore also be translated into other languages using the browser's automatic translation function. We cannot guarantee the correctness of the translation in this case.

• Does the INDUROS recognize people and objects?

  • Automatic stop and signal in the event of an obstacle (example video)

  • Built-in high-precision safety scanner with a viewing range of at least 20 m and a viewing angle of 270°

  • Automatic stop in the event of obstacles thanks to the Sick scanner suitable for outdoor use

  • Bypasses are not programmed as standard and are not usually recommended by health and safety officers

  • A permanent obstacle can be bypassed by remote control (or a bypass route can be defined in the user interface).

• What safety features does an INDUROS have?

  • Safety laser scanner with personnel protection

  • Emergency stop button

  • Alarm module in the event of an emergency/fire alarm

  • Rotating beacon

  • Warning tone

• What maintenance work needs to be carried out?

  • The INDUROS is low-maintenance

  • Depending on operation, scanner surfaces and tire pressure must be checked

  • Minimal time required for dust removal and cleaning of cameras and sensors

• How sensitive is the sensor system in general?

  • All sensors and scanners are well protected on the robot The safety scanner, for example, is also heated from the inside to prevent fogging. Under normal conditions, the laser scanner's own operating heat prevents fogging from the inside. It is also advantageous to have the robot in a hall overnight. If it is left outside all night and then moved into a warm hall, this can increase the risk of fogging.

  • If the robot is used in an extremely dusty environment, there is the option of attaching an air shower for automatic cleaning from the outside.

• What standards does the INDUROS meet?

  • 2006/42/EC

  • 2014/30/EU

  • EN ISO 3691-4:2023

  • and others

• What happens if the robot stops and nobody knows why?

  • In such extremely rare cases, Innok Robotics technicians can connect to the robot via remote maintenance in the shortest possible time and rectify any problems.