What is the main difference between ASRS and AMRs in warehouse automation?
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) are fixed, high-density storage and picking systems designed for maximum throughput with minimal human interaction. They automate tote or pallet retrieval inside an enclosed structure.
AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), on the other hand, are mobile robots that navigate freely around the warehouse, supporting human pickers and transporting goods dynamically.
In short, ASRS = high-density automated storage; AMRs = flexible mobile transport.