When investing in a driverless system, the first and most important question is: “What specific problem are we aiming to solve at this site?” At Kollmorgen – Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS), we believe that automation should never be a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it should be a strategic response to real-world intralogistics challenges.
Localization Adapted to Your Needs – Not the Other Way Around
With over 50 years of experience in the automated guided vehicle (AGV) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) industry, we are well aware of the challenges that can appear on site. Warehouses evolve. Layouts shift. Pathways change. That is why Kollmorgen continuously evaluates new technology and supports a broad range of localization solutions, meeting the demands of both predictable operations and dynamic environments:
- Natural feature localization with 3D lidar – Uses existing infrastructure and scans in multiple planes, capturing depth and producing a 3D point cloud. Suitable for dynamic environments.
- Natural feature localization with 2D lidar – Uses existing infrastructure and scans in a single plane, detecting obstacles and producing a map of the surroundings. Suitable for applications requiring high accuracy.
- Reflector-based localization – Proven precision in structured settings, using reflectors for localization. Suitable for systems requiring top accuracy and optimal throughput.
- Magnetic Tape or Spot-Based Localization – A reliable solution in fixed-path applications, where a simple but effective automation solution is requested.
Introducing Support for Vision-Based Localization
Vision-based localization uses cameras and image processing to determine a vehicle’s position, enabling localization without relying solely on GPS or physical markers, making it suitable for dynamic environments with minimal infrastructure. Beyond localization, the camera system can classify objects using visual input and adjust the vehicle’s path—for example, when a pallet is skewed—enhancing both flexibility and operational efficiency.
Discover the Optimal Localization Technique for Your Needs at CeMAT 2025
Join Kollmorgen AMS at CeMAT Asia in Shanghai, China, at booth W5-A3, for in-depth conversations with Kollmorgen experts about your needs and to experience:
- Vision-based localization
- Natural feature localization with 3D lidar
- Advanced capabilities like rack finding and dynamic load docking
- A live demo
- … and much more.
To make the most of your visit, be sure to book a meeting with our team of experts prior to the show. Click here to schedule your meeting and learn more about how your business can benefit from our NDC Solutions portfolio for AGVs and AMRs.
About Kollmorgen - Autonomous Mobile Solutions
NDC Solutions by Kollmorgen, a Regal Rexnord brand, is an industry leading platform utilized by top vehicle builders to create driverless logistics automation solutions. The platform consists of both software to manage fleets and route AGVs/AMRs efficiently, and hardware for navigation and control. With Kollmorgen’s NDC Solutions you may automate virtually any type of vehicle or mobile robot and integrate it into any type of material handling application, in any industry, worldwide.
Visit us at CeMAT Asia 2025
Hall W5, Booth W5-A3
28-31 October, 2025