Singapore-based SESTO Robotics has launched a new bi-directional, compact autonomous mobile robot able to carry loads up to 300kg.
Having the highest payload rating in the compact class, SESTO Magnus is designed to automate material handling processes in manufacturing, commercial and healthcare industries.
Specially built for tight navigation in confined facilities, SESTO Magnus can autonomously travel through spaces as narrow as 0.9 metres wide while avoiding obstacles in its path.
Its bi-directional same-speed capability means the autonomous mobile robot can reverse out of dead ends without doing a spot turn.
“With the world easing into the COVID-19 new normal, there is an accelerated urgency for manufacturers and non-manufacturing industries to quickly automate their processes while ensuring safe management measures such as staggered workforce or spilt team arrangements,” says Ang Chor Chen, Chief Executive of SESTO Robotics.
Using a single mobile platform, SESTO Magnus is highly versatile and can be configured with limitless applications of autonomous material transportation, he says.
Various top module configurations
From components and parts in manufacturing, to laundry and meal services in hospitality and care facilities, to central sterile services and dispensaries in hospitals, the autonomous mobile robot can be fitted with various top module configurations, customisable to requirements.
“Current manual handling and transportation processes are often time-consuming and error-prone,” says Mr Chen.
“In addition, repeated manual handling of heavy loads may lead to labour injuries and accidents. With SESTO Magnus, it reduces the dependency on manual labour which has become a priority for many companies in recent months, as COVID-19 caused major disruptions to the availability of on-premise employees.”
Powered by SESTO’s proprietary user-friendly interface, operators can easily deploy SESTO Magnus for material transportation using a tablet or laptop. The robot can operate up to 10 hours on a single charge, with fast battery charging in three hours.
Focus on safety
Equipped with low range 270° 2D LIDARS on the front and rear, SESTO Magnus ensures safety with its improved navigation and obstacle detection capabilities.
The robot will stop automatically if it detects an obstacle in its path, such as a trolley or a wheelchair. It will wait for the obstacle to be cleared or reroute after some time.
Designed and made in Singapore, SESTO autonomous mobile robots are versatile and safe, and automate labour-intensive and repetitive tasks.
For more information visit www.sestorobotics.com
