Mobile robot firm ResGreen is partnering wearable tech developer ProGlove. ProGlove wearable barcode scanners will be integrated with ResGreen’s BotWay software and LilBuddy Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This will enable increased collaboration between industrial workers and automated equipment. ResGreen’s LilBuddy AMR is 17 inches by 17 inches (43cm x 43cm). It uses natural feature SLAM guidance to move loads up to 220 pounds (100 kg) without tape, reflectors, or tags. LilBuddy’s modular design allows it to tunnel under customised load handling frames and hitch to them through an automatic pop-up pin.

ProGlove provides a variety of multi-range barcode scanners that enable hands-free scanning operations. These scanners can be integrated with LilBuddy AMR to increase productivity in supply chains operations, assembly lines and logistics centres. After a worker scans a product or load, it can be moved to its next destination by LilBuddy to reduce walking and monotonous manual tasks.

“We are thrilled to partner with a progressive company like ProGlove that is committed to achieving Industry 4.0 through IoT, connectivity and advanced technology,” said Parsh Patel. “We design all of our products to interface with a wide variety of devices and systems like ProGlove’s scanners and software.”

“This partnership is yet another major step to drive human-centred productivity across the shop floors and assembly lines of the world,” said Adrian Armenta, Strategic Alliance Partner Manager at ProGlove. “ResGreen’s cutting-edge technology is like a natural match for our wearable tech solutions. Our joint offering will not only promote worker well-being and human-machine collaboration, it will also set up a fast path to enhance efficiency and productivity for the organisations that are deploying it.”