Warehouse aisle with an AGV stopped on its floor guide tape and an AMR crossing open floor behind it

Is your site ready for robots?

Ten quick questions for anyone planning AMRs or AGVs. Answer yes, no or not sure. There is no score: the point is to see what you already know and what still needs checking.

Robot readiness self-check

Floor

1. Are the floors the robots would use level, with no steps, steep ramps or wide gaps?

YesNoNot sure

2. Are aisles and doorways on the robot routes kept clear during the shift?

YesNoNot sure

Safety

3. Do you know where robots would share aisles or crossings with people or forklifts?

YesNoNot sure

4. Is there a named person who will own robot safety on site?

YesNoNot sure

WiFi

5. Is there WiFi coverage along every robot route, including corners, docks and cold areas?

YesNoNot sure

6. Can your IT team give the robots their own network or network segment?

YesNoNot sure

Charging

7. Is there space and power for chargers close to the robot routes?

YesNoNot sure

Systems

8. Do you know which system will send tasks to the robots, such as your WMS, MES or ERP?

YesNoNot sure

Staff

9. Have the people who will work alongside the robots been told about the project?

YesNoNot sure

10. Is there someone who will run the robot fleet day to day after go-live?

YesNoNot sure

Your answers

Answered: 0 of 10Not sure: 0

More than two not-sure answers? That is what our site survey covers.

Tell us about your site and the robots you are considering. We reply within one working day with questions or a written quote.

Common questions

Do I need an answer to every question?

No. Not sure is a useful answer: it shows what a site survey should look at before you buy.

What does the site survey cover?

We check the floor and the robot routes, the areas robots share with people, WiFi coverage, charging space and the link to your WMS, MES or ERP. You receive a written survey report.

Do you also supply the robots?

Advice first. We also supply, lease and integrate if you choose. Supply is optional and on a separate contract from our advice. You can also buy direct from the supplier.