Making Transport Automation Easier: New Service Launched for Monthly Introduction of AMR + Wireless Charging

B&P PLUS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashi-mura, Saitama Prefecture, hereinafter B&P PLUS), a provider of wireless power supply technology, has launched a monthly lease service that allows users to introduce AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) for factory and logistics sites in a set with a wireless charging system.

This service provides a mechanism to introduce AMR while suppressing initial costs, addressing the challenge of high initial investment that has been an issue for AMR adoption.

Background: Advancing Transport Automation and Challenges in AMR Adoption

In the manufacturing and logistics industries, automation of transport processes is rapidly progressing due to labor shortages and the need for increased productivity. Among these, AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), which offer flexible layout adaptability, are gaining attention.

On the other hand, many companies considering AMR adoption face the following challenges:

- High initial investment costs

- Difficulty in making adoption decisions

- Difficulty in forecasting return on investment

To lower these adoption hurdles, B&P PLUS has launched a monthly usage-based lease service.

Service Overview

This service is a lease model that bundles AMR units with a wireless charging system. A leasing company purchases the equipment, and users can utilize it for a monthly fee.

- Leased Items -

- AMR units

- Wireless chargers

- Other optional items designed by B&P PLUS, if applicable.

While AMR adoption can typically cost several million yen, utilizing a lease allows for equipment introduction with reduced initial investment.

Benefits of This Service

① Introduction with Reduced Initial Costs

As it is a lease contract rather than equipment purchase, AMR introduction can begin with significantly reduced initial expenses.

② Easy Cost Management with Fixed Monthly Payments

Costs are fixed as monthly lease payments, making it easier to plan annual budgets and manage costs.

③ Reduced Operational Burden through Wireless Charging

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