Platform robots (Glossary)

The term platform robot is particularly at home in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as robots. Platform robots are versatile, usually mobile robots that serve as a flexible basis for various tasks in warehouses, production or logistics. They are often used for transport, moving goods or even simple assembly tasks.

Imagine a platform robot as a kind of mobile helper - similar to a serving trolley, but with its own drive and sensors that recognise obstacles. A practical example: in a modern warehouse, platform robots automatically transport goods from a shelf location to the employees so that they can process packaging faster and more efficiently. The platform can be equipped with different attachments or tools so that it can perform different tasks.

Thanks to modern sensor technology and intelligent software, platform robots can navigate independently and react to changes in their environment. They are often used to perform monotonous or physically demanding tasks, thus relieving the burden on human labour. Platform robots are therefore an important building block in modern, automated industry and support companies on their way to becoming a "smart" factory.