A well-known large footwear manufacturer in Guangdong encountered these typical challenges during capacity expansion. Warehouses and production lines were widely distributed, requiring frequent material transfers from raw material storage and semi-finished goods areas to multiple production lines. Manual handling showed unstable efficiency, while forklift dispatching became increasingly chaotic-leading to issues such as production lines waiting for materials, incorrect deliveries, and aisle congestion. During peak seasons, internal logistics became the primary bottleneck limiting production capacity.
After extensive evaluation and testing, the factory ultimately chose to deploy Reeman AMR robots-the Spaceship 300 kg top-lift rack model-to enable point-to-point automated delivery from the warehouse to production lines, comprehensively upgrading its internal logistics system.
High-Frequency, Rack-Based Transport Designed for Footwear Manufacturing
The Spaceship 300 kg top-lift AMR is specifically designed for footwear manufacturing scenarios characterized by high-frequency movement, light-to-medium payloads, and multiple workstations. The robot can directly lift standard racks or material carts, enabling full-rack transportation without manual loading or unloading-significantly reducing intermediate handling steps.
In this footwear factory, AMRs automatically receive tasks from the system, lift pre-loaded material racks in the warehouse, autonomously plan optimal routes, and deliver materials precisely to designated production workstations. After completing each task, the robots return automatically for the next assignment, forming a stable and efficient closed-loop logistics workflow.
Flexible Navigation for Dynamic Factory Environments
Unlike traditional AGVs, Reeman AMRs require no magnetic strips or floor modifications. Using laser SLAM and multi-sensor fusion navigation, they can quickly map the environment and adapt to complex factory conditions-such as narrow aisles, frequent personnel movement, and regularly changing layouts.
When production lines or workstation locations are adjusted, the system can continue operating simply by updating the map. This greatly enhances the flexibility and scalability of the factory's logistics system.
Safe Multi-Robot Operation in High-Traffic Areas
In terms of safety, the Spaceship 300 kg AMR incorporates multiple obstacle-avoidance and speed-reduction strategies. It can detect pedestrians, forklifts, and temporarily stored materials, maintaining stable operation even in high-traffic, cross-operation environments typical of footwear factories-effectively reducing collision risks.
Meanwhile, the multi-robot scheduling system ensures that multiple AMRs operate simultaneously without route conflicts or congestion, keeping logistics flows orderly and predictable.
Results: Stable Takt Time and Increased Capacity Without Additional Labor
After deploying Reeman AMR robots, the footwear manufacturer achieved 24/7 automated delivery from warehouse to production lines. Manual handling intensity dropped significantly, material shortages on production lines were greatly reduced, and overall production takt time became more stable.
Especially during peak production periods, the AMR system continued operating consistently, enabling the factory to release additional capacity without increasing labor headcount.
From a practical standpoint, this logistics automation upgrade not only improved efficiency, but also shifted footwear production from "labor-monitored logistics" to "system-driven logistics." For footwear manufacturers advancing toward smart manufacturing, Reeman AMR robots have become critical infrastructure-linking warehouses and production lines and supporting flexible, high-efficiency production.