2022 AMR Summit

September 19-20, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

The AMR Summit is an exclusive in-person gathering in Minneapolis for AMR End Users and OEMs who are interested in networking, discussing, and debating issues facing the industry. In this one-day event, presenters and panelists will be covering topics such as best practices for implementation, evolving safety standards, interoperability and what the future may look like for the industry. Join us for a social evening on September 19 and an all-day series of engaging discussions on the 20th with like-minded colleagues and automation experts at SICK.

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Event Highlights:

Monday, September 19

Social event starts at 5pm

Tuesday, September 20

Opening remarks at 8am.
Next, there will be a keynote speaker
Followed by 2 panel discussions:
GV/AMR Implementation – Best Practices and Lessons Learned
ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020 America National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots
During lunch there will be an exclusive tour of the new SICK building.
Followed by 2 more panel discussions until 5pm:
Interoperability: What it is and why it matters
Future Plans for Users of AMR Technology

Please register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. This invitation is non-transferable.

FAQs:

When and where will the AMR Summit take place?

The Summit will take place from September 19-20, 2022 at the Radisson Blu, Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN.

What will occur on September 19?

Arrival into MSP by 4pm and the evening social event starts at 5pm allowing participants a chance to informally network before the Summit on the 20th.

What's the agenda for September 20?

The day will start with breakfast at 7am and opening remarks at 8am. Next, there will be a keynote speaker followed by two End User presentations and two OEM presentations. During lunch there will be an exclusive tour of the new SICK building. Finally, there will be an afternoon panel discussion and guest presentations until 5pm. Departure flights should be no earlier than 6pm.

Who is Invited?

A select group of AMR End Users, AMR OEMs, and SICK community members were invited. This invitation is non-transferable.

Is this a place to sell products and services?

No, this summit is designed as a place to discuss, debate, and network with colleagues and experts from the industry.

What you as a participant get?

- Business Sessions with keynote speakers and expert panelists

-Explore topics such as AGV/AMR Implementation, IMR Safety Standard R15.08, Interoperability, and Future End Users Plan for AMR's

-Exclusive destination excursions

-1-night hotel accommodations at Radisson Blu

-Meals during program dates

More information regarding the panel discussions:

AGV/AMR Implementation – Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Our goal is to provide knowledgeable insight on best practices to support a successful AMR deployment to benefit existing and potential AMR end users, as well as AMR OEM and integrators. We plan to take a journey through the process of identify potential opportunities, evaluating possible solutions, deployment process change, and after deployment responsibilities. The panel discussion will feature two end users and two OEMS’s which will offer engaging insight from each other’s unique perspective. A Question-and-Answer period at the end will allow audience participation and additional collaborative involvement.

ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020 America National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots

What safety requirements apply to Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) applied in industrial applications? This session will provide a high level overview of the new safety standard, ANSI/RIA R15.08 – Safety Requirements for Industrial Mobile Robot. This series of standards provides guidance for achieving safety of trained personnel in structured or semi-structured workplaces based on the risk assessment process, allowing for a scalable approach to the design and deployment of the IMR. Furthermore, this standard and establishes three different types of IMRs and explains when other relevant standards may also apply, including when the mobile platform is an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), or when the attachment is a multi-axis manipulator (traditional industrial robot).

Interoperability: What it is and why it matters

Typically, AGV’s and AMR’s only work with their own specific fleet management software, making it difficult for end users to operate a fleet of mixed AMR brands efficiently. Interoperability aims to help enable organizations to deploy autonomous mobile robots from multiple vendors and have them coexist effectively, better realizing the potential of warehouse and factory automation. As the use cases for AMR’s expand, the interoperability of mixed fleets will become more relevant to safe and productive work environments. The selected panel of end users and OEM’s will openly discuss the interoperability topic, how it will affect their organization, and the anticipated future of interoperability in the AMR Industry.

Future Plans for Users of AMR Technology

Present and potential end users of Autonomous Mobile Robot technology are looking to the future. Each industry has simple and complex processes that can be enhanced with AMR technology which will in turn increase their operational efficiency and bottom line. Listen in on a panel discussion from leading industry leaders as they discuss what unique applications need to be solved and why they need to be part of the overall AMR development plan. A Question-and-Answer period at the end will allow audience participation and additional collaborative involvement.