My talk about Robotics Solutions for Smart Manufacturing at Advantech Webinar

Created on May 29, 2025

2025

A talk about “Robotics Solutions for Smart Manufacturing” at Advantech Vietnam’s Webinar :sparkles: :smile:

Advantech Vietnam Webinar Figure: Advantech Vietnam Webine.

Advantech Vietnam Webinar.

The presentation by Dr. Phan Luong Tin of Next Robotics Jsc, dated May 29, 2025, focusing on robotics solutions for smart manufacturing.

Key Points from the Presentation

  • Next Robotics: Vietnam-based InTech company specializing in smart manufacturing solutions. Core technologies include robotics, AI, and software engineering. Products: NextAMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), NextSight (AI-powered Inspection Systems), and NextEye (AI-based Video Analytics Platform).
  • Mission: To be a reliable partner for smart manufacturing and contribute to Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Core Technologies: Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Driving (AD), including deep learning, reasoning, and autonomous decision-making.
  • Product Roadmap: Features a range of robotic solutions such as pallet movers, goods collection systems, inspection and vision robotics, manipulators, and recent innovations like Narrow Path SLAM and Hybrid AMR & Forklift.
  • Challenges in AMR Deployment: Infrastructure (network, cybersecurity, working conditions), integration with automation systems (WMS/ERP, doors, elevators, conveyors), safety standards, and operational processes.
  • NextAMR Solutions: Comprehensive solution with safety devices, pallet management, WMS, NextFleet (Universal Fleet Management), NextCube (Robot Controller), and APIs for integration.
  • Network Infrastructure: Local deployment with fleet management servers, LAN/Wi-Fi, AMRs, PDAs, calling devices, WCS, and integration with MES/WMS.
  • NextFleet: Robot management system supporting multiple navigation modes, robot types, integration with warehouse management and external devices, and customization.
  • NextCube: Advanced robot controller offering 360-degree safety, multiple navigation modes, robust motion planning, auto charging, integration with top modules, high accuracy, and smooth motion.
  • Safety Features: Real-time environment monitoring and multi-level responses to detected events, compliant with ISO 13849-1.
  • Consultancy Service: Assists customers in selecting optimal layouts and standardizing processes.
  • Applications: Robotic solutions for industries such as distribution centers, automotive, textile, and semiconductor.

The presentation highlights the challenges and solutions in deploying autonomous mobile robots for smart manufacturing.