AMR Load Capacity Analysis: How to Choose the Right Transport Robot?

In modern factories and warehousing logistics systems, AMRs have become key equipment for enterprises to achieve unmanned handling due to their flexibility, efficiency, and space-saving advantages. Load capacity, as a core performance indicator of AMRs, directly affects their operational scope and effectiveness in actual application scenarios.

So, how should one choose an AMR with the appropriate load capacity for different application scenarios? This article will provide an in-depth analysis based on AiTEN robot products.

1. What Is the Load Capacity Range of AMRs?

Load capacity refers to the maximum weight of materials that an AMR can safely and reliably transport while meeting all operational requirements (such as speed, stability, precision, and endurance). For AMRs, their unique operating method—sliding under the bottom of a material cart and using a lifting mechanism to lift the cart or shelf for transportation—imposes higher demands on load capacity and structural strength.

AMR load capacity typically comes in various specifications to meet the needs of different industries and scenarios. Generally, common load capacity ranges from several hundred kilograms to several tonnes or even tens of tonnes.

For example, some AMRs can carry goods weighing 500kg, 1000kg, 1500kg, etc., while heavy-duty AMRs can have load capacities ranging from several tonnes to over ten tonnes.

The selection of load capacity should be based on actual working conditions such as material weight, material cart structure, and aisle width.

2. Load Capacity of AiTEN AMR Products

As an innovator in the field of intelligent logistics robots, AiTEN Robotics deeply understands the critical importance of load capacity to customer productivity. Its TP series mobile robots are a prime example of the perfect integration of load capacity and intelligence.

The TP series mobile robots from AiTEN Robotics include the TP30, TP60, TP100, and TP150, with load capacities of 300kg, 600kg, 1000kg, and 1500kg respectively.

Despite their compact and sleek design, AiTEN Robotics' TP series robots boast impressive load-bearing capabilities. Thanks to their compact design, these models can navigate efficiently through production workshops or warehouse areas with limited space.

The TP series can precisely position itself beneath material handling equipment, using a lifting mechanism to gently lift and transport materials to designated locations, significantly improving material handling efficiency and accuracy. This makes it particularly suitable for scenarios with high space requirements and relatively light material weights. Additionally, the chassis can be customised with different modules based on actual material dimensions, enabling the creation of specialised lifting racks tailored to meet diverse and personalised material handling needs.

3. AMR Load Capacity Range and Application Scenarios

The load capacity of AMRs is not fixed. Different designs and configurations cover a wide range of needs:

(1) Light-duty type (typically < 500 kg):

Scenarios: Handling of electronic components, small packaging boxes, and lightweight tooling fixtures.

Advantages: Extremely flexible, suitable for narrow aisles and cleanrooms (e.g., electronic SMT production lines).  

Recommended Product: AiTEN TP30/60  

(2) Medium-Load Type (500kg - 1500kg):

Applications: This is the most widely used range. Suitable for automotive parts, medium-sized machined components, standard pallet racks, and full pallets of light goods (e.g., food, cosmetics).  

Advantages: Balances load capacity and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for production line material handling and warehouse picking.  

Recommended products: AiTEN TP100/150

(3) Heavy-duty (1500kg - 3000 kg+):  

Applications: Heavy-duty engines, large metal components, full pallets of industrial raw materials or finished products (e.g., tyres, large appliances).  

Advantages: Robust handling capacity, meeting the automation needs of heavy manufacturing and large-scale warehousing.  

Recommended products: AiTEN MP, APX, AR, etc., unmanned forklifts.

4. Key Factors Affecting the Load Capacity of AMR

• Drive System: Motor power and torque are the fundamental sources of power for load capacity.
• Battery Capacity: The greater the load capacity, the higher the operational resistance and energy consumption, necessitating a larger battery capacity to ensure sufficient runtime.
• Navigation and Control System: Precise control ensures stability and safety during heavy-load operations, preventing swaying or loss of control.
• Tyres and Suspension: High-grip, high-load-capacity tyres combined with an effective suspension system ensure smooth and stable operation under heavy loads.

5. How to Choose an AMR with the Appropriate Load Capacity?

• Determine material characteristics: Accurately weigh the heaviest conventional handling unit (material cart, shelf, pallet + goods) to ensure stable operation of the AMR when fully loaded.
• Consider future development: Reserve a certain amount of load capacity (usually 10%-20%) to accommodate possible future process changes or product upgrades.
• Assess the operating environment: Floor flatness, slope, turning radius, etc., all affect actual load capacity performance. Complex environments require higher-performance AMRs for reliable operation.  
• Choose a reliable partner: AiTEN Robotics not only provides AMRs with high load capacity but also offers professional load capacity analysis and vehicle selection recommendations tailored to your specific materials, processes, and environment. This ensures the selected AMR meets current needs while maintaining future adaptability.

6. Why Choose AiTEN AMR

Core Technology Advantages: As a professional manufacturer of intelligent logistics equipment, AiTEN Robotics possesses proprietary core technologies in areas such as SLAM laser navigation technology, visual recognition control, and remote scheduling systems, and has obtained relevant patents. These core technologies provide a strong foundation for the high performance and reliability of AMRs, giving them a unique competitive edge in the market.

Customised Solutions: AiTEN Robotics can provide customised AMR solutions tailored to customers' specific needs. Whether it's load capacity, vehicle dimensions, navigation methods, or safety protection configurations, solutions can be customised according to customers' production environments and process requirements, ensuring that AMRs seamlessly integrate into customers' production processes to enhance production efficiency and logistics automation levels.

Comprehensive after-sales service: AiTEN Robotics has a professional after-sales service team that provides customers with comprehensive technical support and after-sales service. From equipment installation and commissioning, operator training, to regular maintenance and repairs, the team responds promptly to customer needs, ensuring the long-term stable operation of AMRs and providing strong support and assurance for customers' production operations.

7. Summary

When selecting an AMR, ‘load capacity’ is a core parameter that cannot be ignored. Choosing an AMR with matching load capacity and reliable performance is the cornerstone of building an efficient and stable intelligent logistics system. By combining operational requirements with AMR performance, enterprises can achieve optimal handling efficiency and return on investment. When selecting an AMR, businesses should fully consider their actual material handling weight requirements, operational environment characteristics, and other factors, and refer to high-quality products like AiTEN Robotics to make the most suitable selection decision, thereby achieving efficient automation upgrades in production and logistics processes. AiTEN Robotics has provided AMR solutions for clients across multiple industries, helping to build efficient, intelligent, and flexible logistics systems.

Interested in learning about the appropriate AMR load capacity configuration for your factory? Visit the AiTEN Robotics official website or contact us for free selection advice!