Pixel Robotics has supplemented its autonomous mobile robot with a sensor that measures the height of the pallet during transport. Companies can use the measurement data to optimise their internal logistics. Another innovation is interfacing with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, making it easier to analyse and evaluate deployment. The new pallet conveyor under the name Pixel PT will be introduced at LogiMAT, the trade fair taking place from 24 to 26 March in Stuttgart.
Once the Pixel PT has picked up a pallet, a sensor scans the height of the pallet. According to Pixel Robotics, the information can be used to make optimal use of the loading space when loading trucks. It is also possible to have the robot drive a different route depending on the height of the pallet: large pallets go directly to the dock, while small pallets are transported to a consolidation zone.
For interfacing with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, the control system was supplemented with an MCP server. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, which provides integration with the AI tools. This means that users can communicate with the robot in normal language via these AI tools, for example to analyse and evaluate the deployment.
Tight spaces
Pixel Robotics has made more improvements. For example, the robot is able to swing its forks under or over a roller conveyor. This broadens its ability to manoeuvre even in tight spaces. Earlier, the robot was equipped with a smart sensor that sees the difference between loose film and other objects such as a pedestrian's leg. This prevents the robot from stopping unnecessarily.
Pixel Robotics uses a digital twin of the work area to optimise the cooperation between man and machine. This does not require adapting existing processes or linking the control software with the warehouse management system (WMS).
