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ADEPT Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADEP), a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions and services, has delivered a new generation of RoboCourier to Swisslog Healthcare Solutions (HCS) for use in hospitals, clinical laboratories and pharmacies for the transport of specimens, medications and supplies.
Swisslog's RoboCouriers have been in operation in hospitals and commercial laboratories across North America for over three years. Hospitals realize the benefit of using the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) because it fits well into Lean process and quality improvements such as: reduced time spent walking, improved flow and minimized distractions, thus allowing staff to focus on patient-care tasks.
Ultimately, RoboCourier helps hospitals reduce operational costs by increasing efficiency, improving workflow, and maximizing operational capacity.
Swisslog announced the release of its next-generation RoboCourier Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) at this week‘s 2013 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Houston, Texas.
“The new generation of RoboCourier offers several new features making it an even stronger fit for the industry," said Sandy Agnos, Swisslog AMR product manager. "It is available both in an open multiple-shelf version and in a closed, secure version. Options include door and elevator interface and call buttons, which enable the vehicle to self-navigate from area to area and floor to floor. Because it is built upon Adept's new LynxTM platform, battery life has a 3X improvement and navigation has been optimized to meet increasingly demanding requirements of the environment."
RoboCourier offers the smallest footprint for automated transport and recharges from a standard wall outlet. Its 360° turn radius allows it to navigate tight spaces and narrow and crowded hallways, making it ideal for both intra- and inter-department deliveries (Photo by Swisslog)
The next-generation RoboCourier features