AMR(Autonomous Mobile Robot)で「2時間ルール」の対応へ Business English #35
今回は AMR(Autonomous Mobile Robot)で「2時間ルール」の対応へ の英訳でビジネス英語をまなびます!
■Addressing the "2-hour rule" with AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)
Phoxter Inc. will open an R&D center at the logistics facility LOGI'Q Minami Ibaraki in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, and will start demonstration experiments of communication with various automated equipment in collaboration with Tokyu Land and NTT Communications. In addition, the R&D center will also develop and improve its own Autonomous Mobile Robot (hereinafter "AMR" *1).
In the future, this R&D center will organically link various automated equipment to verify total solutions for customers working on logistics DX. The R&D center is scheduled to open to the public from September 17, 2024 for businesses with a high interest in logistics DX.
■Background and purpose
Since its founding in 2017, Phoxter has provided automated guided transport solutions using more than 2,000 AMRs to a total of more than 100 companies. In the logistics industry, more efficient warehouse operations and labor-saving are required against the backdrop of population decline and the 2024 problem. For example, in order to comply with the so-called "two-hour rule" (a rule that limits the time spent waiting for cargo and loading and unloading to two hours) that shippers will be required to follow from April 2024, efficient, rationalized, and visualized work in logistics warehouses are effective measures. To address these issues, Phoxter will use the R&D center as a place to verify DX solutions for the rationalization of logistics processes, and will conduct demonstration experiments using various automated equipment and demonstration experiments using high-speed communication technologies such as local 5G and local 4G (sXGP communication *2). Through these demonstration experiments, we aim to further improve the work efficiency and labor-saving of logistics processes, and to realize operation management and preventive maintenance through real-time visualization.
■ Features of the R&D center
・ Streamlining verification of total solutions for logistics processes
Phoxter's business concept is "Ideas with total optimization and customer-oriented proposals." In addition to AMR, we will verify the optimal total solution for customers by utilizing various automated equipment required for warehousing to retrieval, such as automatic guided forklifts (AGF), carton transport robots (CTU), 3D pallet shuttles*3, 3D sorters*4, picking robots, and palletizing robots. In addition, we will promote the development of new solutions and the provision of preventive maintenance services for various automated equipment by performing image inspection using the AI image processing function of our in-house controller StellaController 2.0, and by collecting, storing, and analyzing various image data in real time using high-speed communication.
・Demonstration experiment of new communication technology
In conventional AMR communication using Wi-Fi, various considerations were required for building a wireless environment, such as eliminating radio wave interference with other Wi-Fi devices, appropriate placement of Wi-Fi access points, and eliminating variations in radio wave strength within the AMR's operating range. This time, we will verify local 5G with Tokyu Land and local 4G (sXGP communication) with NTT Com, and develop a next-generation transport system that can easily build a high-speed and stable wireless environment.
・Development of in-house AMR
We will develop and improve our own AMR that is compatible with the new communication method. By developing AMRs in-house, we will be able to stably operate more than 500 units over a wide area, and develop control software and hardware with smart group control.
・Collaboration with shippers
Phoxter's AMR system will be introduced to Yahata Co., Ltd. and Wellfun Co., Ltd., which are located within LOGI'Q Minamiibaraki, where the R&D center will be located. In the future, we will strengthen our collaboration with shippers who are working on issues such as the 2024 problem, and proceed with demonstration experiments and effectiveness verification of various logistics DX at the R&D center.
■Future developments
Based on the new R&D center, Phoxter, Tokyu Land, and NTT Com will promote further technological innovation and market expansion, such as remote operation and monitoring using high-quality networks, clouds, and security services. This will promote DX in the logistics and manufacturing industries, and aim to build an overall optimized logistics system and a system that can make optimal proposals to customers.
*1: AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) is a robot that does not require physical guidelines when moving, but makes its own decisions and automatically avoids people and obstacles.
*2: sXGP communication is a license-free communication standard that uses 1.9GHz. It prevents radio interference and variations in radio wave strength, and achieves stable communication.
*3: 3D pallet shuttle is a system that moves freely back and forth and left and right within a rack to store luggage.
*4: 3D sorter is a machine that automatically sorts products. Normally, sorting is done in one layer, but 3D sorters automatically sort in multiple layers, making it possible to sort with high area efficiency.
■AMR(Autonomous Mobile Robot)で「2時間ルール」の対応へ
今回の英文からビジネス英単語をまなびます!
■ビジネス英単語
R&D center 研究開発センター
demonstration experiments 実証実験
automated equipment 自動化機器
autonomous mobile robot (AMR) 自律移動ロボット (AMR)
warehouse operations 倉庫運営
labor-saving 省人化
population decline 人口減少
two-hour rule 2時間ルール
rationalization 合理化
visualization 見える化
high-speed communication 高速通信
local 5G ローカル5G
local 4G (sXGP communication) ローカル4G (sXGP通信)
work efficiency 作業効率
preventive maintenance 予防保全
image processing 画像処理
wireless environment 無線環境
radio interference 電波干渉
control software 制御ソフトウェア
technological innovation 技術革新
market expansion 市場展開
remote operation 遠隔操作
security services セキュリティサービス
今回の英文からTOEIC Part5 を想定した英語フレーズをまなびます!
■英語フレーズ
The new R&D center will focus on developing innovative technologies.
新しい研究開発センターは革新的な技術の開発に注力します。
We will conduct demonstration experiments to test the new system.
新しいシステムをテストするために実証実験を行います。
Automated equipment can significantly improve productivity.
自動化機器は生産性を大幅に向上させることができます。
The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) navigates the warehouse independently.
自律移動ロボット (AMR) は倉庫内を自動で移動します。
Efficient warehouse operations are crucial for timely deliveries.
効率的な倉庫運営は迅速な配送に不可欠です。
Implementing labor-saving technologies can reduce operational costs.
省人化技術の導入は運営コストを削減できます。
Population decline is a significant challenge for the logistics industry.
人口減少は物流業界にとって大きな課題です。
The two-hour rule aims to reduce waiting times for cargo handling.
2時間ルールは貨物取り扱いの待ち時間を減らすことを目的としています。
Rationalization of processes can lead to more efficient operations.
プロセスの合理化はより効率的な運営につながります。
Visualization of data helps in making informed decisions.
データの見える化は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
High-speed communication is essential for real-time data transfer.
高速通信はリアルタイムのデータ転送に不可欠です。
Local 5G networks provide faster and more reliable connections.
ローカル5Gネットワークはより高速で信頼性の高い接続を提供します。
Local 4G (sXGP communication) is used for stable wireless communication.
ローカル4G (sXGP通信) は安定した無線通信に使用されます。
Improving work efficiency is a key goal for our company.
作業効率の向上は当社の重要な目標です。
Preventive maintenance can help avoid unexpected equipment failures.
予防保全は予期しない機器の故障を防ぐのに役立ちます。
Image processing technology is used for quality control.
画像処理技術は品質管理に使用されます。
A stable wireless environment is necessary for seamless operations.
シームレスな運営には安定した無線環境が必要です。
Radio interference can disrupt communication between devices.
電波干渉はデバイス間の通信を妨げる可能性があります。
Our control software ensures precise operation of automated systems.
当社の制御ソフトウェアは自動化システムの正確な運転を保証します。
Technological innovation drives our company’s growth.
技術革新は当社の成長を促進します。
Market expansion is a key strategy for increasing revenue.
市場展開は収益を増加させるための重要な戦略です。
Remote operation allows for monitoring systems from anywhere.
遠隔操作はどこからでもシステムを監視することを可能にします。
Security services protect our data and infrastructure.
セキュリティサービスは当社のデータとインフラを保護します。
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■おまけ
1. AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)
AMRは、自律移動ロボットのことで、倉庫内での物品の搬送を自動化します。センサーやカメラを使って周囲の環境を認識し、障害物を避けながら目的地まで移動します。
2. 自動搬送フォークリフト (AGF)
AGF(Automated Guided Forklift)は、無人でフォークリフトのように荷物を搬送するロボットです。システムやセンサー、GPSなどで制御され、障害物を避けて自動で荷物を運びます。
3. カートン搬送ロボット (CTU)
CTU(Carton Transfer Unit)は、標準的な箱やカートンなどの搬送を自動化するロボットです。複数のカートンを同時に搬送でき、ピッキング効率と保管容量を向上させます。
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