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A shortage of nursing staff, rising patient numbers, complex processes: hospitals are facing enormous challenges. One solution comes in the form of autonomous mobile robots. DS AUTOMOTION shows how automation not only speeds up processes, but also improves the quality of work and supports patient care.

Automation in intralogistics is becoming increasingly important, and with it the requirements for efficient control of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The Layout Interchange Format (LIF) is a decisive step towards optimizing these processes. DS AUTOMOTION has played a key role in the development of this standard and is already successfully implementing the first customer projects with LIF. Christoph Pramberger, specialist team leader for the development of control technology for new projects at DS AUTOMOTION and chairman of the LIF working group in the VDMA, provides an insight into the advantages and objectives of this format.

Mobile robotics is experiencing impressive growth worldwide, with forecasts of 25% and more. But what does this mean for European companies? Wolfgang Hillinger, Managing Director of DS AUTOMOTION, explains the market situation and why a differentiated approach is essential.

As part of the new construction of the Reims University Hospital (CHU), the hospital has taken pioneering steps to improve the needs of its patients and the working environment of its employees through innovative technologies. A central element of this modernization is the new “Christian CABROL” building with a capacity of 476 beds and an investment volume of 240 million euros in the first phase of the project. This building houses around 23 departments ranging from surgery to urology. The CHU Reims has chosen DS Automotion, an SSI Schaefer Group company, to automate the building's logistics processes with mobile robots and thus make them significantly more efficient.

With AMY, DS Automotion is launching an extremely compact and maneuverable autonomous mobile robot (AMR) for transporting loads of up to 25 kg. The smallest vehicle in the fleet of the established manufacturer from Linz offers full flexibility with predictable autonomy and can be easily integrated into larger fleets. Its load handling, which is as revolutionary as it is simple, enables the creation of cost-effective and low-maintenance intralogistics solutions, especially for handling small parts.

In June 2024, the Montreal Science Centre will be the focus of an innovative meeting that aims to set the course for the future of healthcare architecture. On June 11 and 12, the first edition of the Healthy Architecture Days (JAS - Journées de l'Architecture en Santé) will bring together some of the most experienced architects and designers from the healthcare and medico-social sectors, as well as experts in mobile robotics.