Rapyuta Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions, has announced that Hypertherm Associates is its first customer in the United States for the innovative Pick Assist Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).
Hypertherm Associates is an associate-owned, multi-technology manufacturer of industrial cutting systems that serves customers worldwide. The company has been seeking ways to automate warehousing to empower associates in a sustainable manner. The collaboration with Rapyuta Robotics marks a significant milestone in the adoption of cutting-edge automation technology within the U.S. manufacturing and warehousing landscape, putting them ahead of the competition.
Rapyuta Robotics’ Pick Assist AMRs combine technology such as optimal route planning with multi-robot coordination AI, picker guidance system, and fleet management. These autonomous robots are designed to navigate dynamic environments, pick and transport materials safely, and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
“Our collaborative robot is a perfect fit with Hypertherm Associates’ corporate culture to make the company a safe and efficient place to work. By leveraging our Pick Assist AMRs, Hypertherm Associates will increase throughput/productivity and gain the opportunity to identify the new way of structuring its operation with robots,” said Ryo Mori, Executive Director at Rapyuta Robotics.
“We are continuously looking for ways to create a safer, more efficient and streamlined operation and the Rapyuta team worked with us to create a solution for us to do that,” said Frank Cook, Hypertherm Associates warehouse operations leader. “They took the time to understand our needs and helped us every step of the way to implement the solution that worked for us.”
