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Adept Technology, Inc.Mobile Robot Technology
Easten , YuSales Section Manager
Adept Technology, Inc.
Our Mission
Adept is a provider of automation technology andapplications leadership, with mutually strategic relationshipsand loyal customers, delivering a suite of components and
solutions that move information and goods.
We move the world through innovation
Our Business
Intelligent Mobile Robot Technology
“Hard Coded”conventionalAGV withoutIntelligence
Adept technology simplifies automation & eliminates cost
Adept Technology, Inc.
Founded 1983, Silicon Valley
Offices Headquarters, Pleasanton CA
with locations in Asia, Europe, the Americas
Structure Independent public company, $55M in sales
Largest US industrial robot company
Customers Marquee customers across all major market
segments, 1000+ total
Innovations Extensive intellectual property portfolio, the onlyUSDA accepted robot, pioneer in integrated vision,people-awareness and autonomous navigation
Products Sensor-based, human sized robotics,
hand-eye coordination, mobile solution suite
Extensive Global Service and Support
Over 33,000 systems installed backed by 24/7 support
DistributorsTechnical CentersSales
Extensive Portfolio of Technology
Sophisticated system-level engineering capabilities & disciplines
iAGV Market Drivers
Increases in equipment utilization,throughput
Dynamic change in delivery andpick-up
Real-time adjustments to routing,modes or interaction with otherunits
Location-based performance
Quick redeployment for newapplications and processes
Long travel distance too expensiveto retrofit with traditional AGV
More effective and safer interactionwith people
Low up-front cost for initialdeployment
Effective battery and energymanagement
Automation of manual processes
More complex packaging,customization and shorter runs
Conveyor or other linear transportdevice precluded by constraints
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Challenges with Legacy Technology
Limited ability to adapt to changing workflow needs
Manual Labor
Constant Human Input
Subject to Operator Fatigue
Highly variable
Rigid and expensive to adapt
Real-time routing changes impossible
Requires large spaces to be effective
High total cost of ownership
Cannot manage exceptions
Complicated navigation
Limited collision avoidance
Difficult to set-up and change
High total cost of ownership
Fixed and Mobile Robot Convergence
1980 1985 1995 2005 2010 2015
Mobile Technology Leadership
1995 2000 2010
Pioneer robotsmake study of
robotics affordable
Pioneer-AToutdoor robot
introduced
MobileRobotsexpanded to
meet researchmarket demand
FirstautonomousMotivity robot
at H-P
Motivity iAGVsdeployed in
factoriesWorldwide
Outdoor Seekkurrobot
Motivitydeployed inHospitals
MT Seriesreleased for
Industrialcustomers
Over 3,000 systems deployed
Adept Product Strategy
Industry Leading Controls for Fixed and Mobile Devises
Cobra? s350, s600,s800 , i600 and i800
PythonCartesian
Adept EtherNetIP PLC
Programming
Quattro? s650Hand s650HS
SmartVision? EXVision - Guidanceand Inspection
Viper? s650, s850,s1300 and s1700
ACEPackXpert?
Flexible FeedingSolutions
Cobra? s800Inverted
SmartController? CXMotivity Core
MobilePlannerMobileEyes Motivity Fleet Appliance
Motivity Fleet SimulatormDIGS
MR-400
MR-490
OEM Platforms
Motivity
Motivity is an evolving body of essential technologies for robot application development anddeployment far beyond the capabilities of any other mobile robot operating system available. Robotswith Motivity are PEOPLE AWARE and work in EXISTING BUILDINGS with almost no retrofitting.
Mobile Platforms
Autonomous Mobile Base powered by Motivity
Elevator and Ramp capable
Compact Designed permits operation in peopled workspaces
Optimized Payload of 40kg on flat floors & 25kg on ramps
MT400
Ergonomically Designed for easy interaction
Mobile Kiosk for promotion or follow-me display/input device
Customizable Guide accommodating a wide array of applications
MT490
Motivity Software Solutions
Customize in minutes with drag-n-drop ease
Control robot behavior. Set to run like a traditional AGV in
some places, flexibly in others
Branding Opportunities for partners or users with audio
MobilePlanner
Install, test and troubleshoot an entire fleet
Monitor fleet or single robot locations, status and activity
Optional view and sense environment around each robot
MobileEyes
Motivity Software Solutions
Manages Traffic to improve throughput in fleets
Simplifies Updates sending new copies to all robots
Centralizes Controls so management software can interface with
entire fleet through a single IP
Fleet Appliance
Simulate Processes in an as-built model scanned in the workspace
Reduce Disruption by optimizing the process before installation
Improved Planning by estimating needs and costs more accurately
Fleet Simulator
Flexible Technology Focused on Reality
Over One Million Autonomous Miles Driven
Onboard system sensors and advanced controlalgorithms enable self-navigation in dynamic andfast-paced environments
Highly configurable to adapt to the mostdemanding requirements
Automated, round-the-clock routing and deliveryto any destination at the click of a mouse
Flexible, cost-effective virtualized conveyorsystem for small or larger scale workplaces
Intelligent AGVs powered by Motivity®
Motivity
Sample applications…
Automotive assembly transfer and logistics
Aerospace manufacturing
Warehouse lift-truck tracking and guidance
Bank security and remote monitoring
Secure delivery application, for pharmaceutical company
Remote patient interaction application, for national hospital alliance
Manufacturing supply application, for mid-sized manufacturers
Hospital after-hours meal delivery
Inspection application for particle-accelerators
Railroad yard automation application
Case Study – Production Fulfillment
• Delivers from curing to press
• Over three years of 24-7 operation
• Fleet sizes up to 38 units
• Millions of miles per year
• Supported in US, EU, Asia
“I’ve been looking for this for 10 years!”Richard Baumann
Chairman, RMT Robotics
Courtesy RMT
Case Study – Warehouse Logistics
• Delivers from parts inventory to assembly
• Operational for 6 months
• Fleet size of 4 (currently expanding)
• Thousands of miles per year
• Interacts directly with people
• Audio functionality enabled after initialdeployment
“I believe we may be seeing the end of the conveyor.”Ben TowerProposal Manager, Comau
Courtesy RMT
Case Study – Hospital Logistics
• Delivers from collection to labs
• 24 X 7 for 3+ years
• Thousands of miles per month
• US hospitals
“She (robot) lets staff focus on their jobs by doing her job.”
Cheryl Katz
Administrative Director of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Christiana Hospital
Sample Application
Today’s Logistical Challenges
Adept Solution
Benefits of Adept as a Partner
Over 500 man-years of investment in Software & Controls IP
Adept’s Five Year Outlook
Automation provides the consistency of machinery, theflexibility of human labor and traceability/accountability
capabilities not yet commercially available
Automation provides the consistency of machinery, theflexibility of human labor and traceability/accountability
capabilities not yet commercially available
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