Free planning resource
AMR planning checklist
Collect these facts before you speak to any robotics supplier. They make proposals faster, more accurate and easier to compare.
Checklist
Six areas to prepare
Tick off what you know. Leave blank what you do not — we will help you find it.
The load
- Carrier type (pallet, tote, cart, rack, coil, reel)
- Dimensions, mass and centre of gravity
- Load condition and stability (wrapping, overhang, damage)
- Number of different carrier types
The movement
- Pick-up and drop locations (a simple layout sketch)
- Floor transfer, stacking height, towing or conveyor handoff
- Moves per hour — normal and peak
- Shift pattern and days of operation
The site
- Floor condition, slopes, joints and dock plates
- Aisle widths, turning space and overhead clearance
- People, forklifts and other traffic in shared areas
- Doors, lifts, crossings and outdoor sections
Systems & interfaces
- Who creates transport tasks today (WMS, ERP, MES, operator)
- Machines, conveyors or PLCs that confirm a transfer
- Wi-Fi coverage and IT/security requirements
- Reporting and dashboards you need
Energy & support
- Possible charging locations and power supply
- Required availability across shifts
- Maintenance team and spare-parts expectations
- Training needs for operators and supervisors
Success criteria
- The problem you want to remove (labour, delays, damage, safety)
- Your current baseline (time, distance, headcount, errors)
- How acceptance will be tested
- Budget window and timeline
Good to know: this is a planning aid, not a specification. Final configuration depends on the site survey and approved equipment data.
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