Automation of Inter-floor Pallet Transport at ASKUL Kanto DC

Plus Automation Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "+A"), which develops the logistics robotics service "RaaS" (Robotics as a Service), has introduced one "LUC-L1500V" pallet-transporting AMR equipped with 3D sensing technology and inventory detection cameras to ASKUL Corporation's East Japan base center, "ASKUL Kanto DC." By automatically linking these devices with the elevator control system, they have begun an initiative to automate the transport of palletized cargo between floors. Automating inter-floor transport in logistics centers has two significant meanings: strengthening BCP (Business Continuity Planning) to achieve stable 24-hour operation regardless of the number of workers, and improving the efficiency of multi-story warehouse operations, which are essential for Japan. Through this initiative, +A supports the construction of a non-stop, sustainable logistics infrastructure that supports ASKUL's "Asu-Kuru" (Coming Tomorrow) promise. The "LUC-L1500V" is a pallet-transporting AMR that automates pallet transport within warehouses and factories. Developed in accordance with Japanese JIS standards, it is compatible with T11-type pallets. It achieves navigation unaffected by the environment through laser SLAM and ceiling recognition technology. It ensures high safety by performing advanced obstacle detection using laser sensors (LiDAR) and 3D vision sensors. +Automation is a company born to fuse technology and logistics to deliver various "+A" values to logistics sites. "+A" includes not only operational efficiency but also "+α" values such as fulfillment and joy. With the service concept of "Making warehouse automation more accessible and easier," +A is a leading company providing subscription-based logistics RaaS. We utilize all kinds of technology to create unprecedented services together with everyone involved in logistics.