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I. Introduction: The Transformation of Warehousing Driven by Smart Logistics
With the rapid development of global manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce industries, traditional warehousing models are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising labor costs, increasing demands for order processing efficiency, and shortened inventory turnover cycles have become pressing issues.
In this context, Smart Warehousing has emerged as a key direction for upgrading supply chain operations.
As a leading provider of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions in China, Hangzhou System Tech Co., Ltd. actively responds to industry development needs. We are deeply engaged in research and application of the Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and their core control components, committed to building a more intelligent, flexible, and efficient warehousing and logistics system.
II. Three Core Technologies Supporting Smart Warehousing
1. IoT Systems Build an Intelligent Perception Network
In smart warehousing, IoT systems form the core foundation for device interconnection, data acquisition, and status monitoring.
Hangzhou System Tech has independently developed the IoT Edge Control Platform , integrating high-performance communication modules, multi-protocol conversion capabilities, and local edge computing functions. This platform enables real-time collection of various types of data such as temperature and humidity, shelf status, and equipment operating parameters, which can be uploaded to cloud platforms or enterprise MES/ERP systems via standard protocols like MQTT and OPC UA.
Currently, the platform has been deployed in multiple customer sites, supporting the stable transmission of over one million data points per day, with an equipment online rate maintained at above 99.5%. This significantly enhances warehouse system visibility and anomaly warning mechanisms.
2. AMR Controller: The Brain of Intelligent Scheduling
AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) are among the most critical execution units in smart warehousing. Their "brain"—the AMR controller—directly determines the robot's navigation accuracy, task scheduling efficiency, and multi-machine collaboration capabilities.
Hangzhou System Tech has launched the SCM series AMR controller , based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture, equipped with a Linux operating system and ROS2 middleware. It features powerful path planning, SLAM mapping, obstacle avoidance algorithms, and task allocation capabilities. The controller supports Wi-Fi 6 and 5G communication module extensions, meeting low-latency communication requirements in high-speed mobile scenarios.
In a smart warehouse project for a large 3C manufacturing enterprise, System Tech deployed over 150 AMR robots equipped with SCM controllers. These robots achieved automated material handling, shelf loading/unloading, and dynamic route replanning, improving overall transportation efficiency by 40% and reducing labor costs by 35%.
3. Integrated Drive Wheel (AMR Integrated Wheel): Lightweight and Highly Integrated
Besides control systems, AMR mobility performance also depends on its driving unit. Traditional hub motor + reducer + encoder combinations suffer from complex structures, difficult maintenance, and large space occupation.
To address these issues, System Tech has developed the iDrive series integrated drive wheel , integrating servo motors, planetary reducers, absolute encoders, and braking systems into a compact housing. This design offers small size, high torque, and fast response.
The iDrive series now forms a complete product line ranging from 50W to 500W power levels, suitable for different load-level AMR platforms. In an AMR sorting system deployed at a pharmaceutical logistics enterprise, the iDrive wheels, in coordination with the SCM controller, achieved a positioning accuracy of ±2mm, with a maximum single-wheel load capacity of 50kg and continuous trouble-free operation exceeding 8,000 hours.
III. Typical Application Cases in Smart Warehousing Scenarios
Case 1: Smart Warehousing System for the 3C Electronics Industry
In a smart factory of a leading smartphone manufacturer, System Tech customized and developed a complete warehouse automation solution:
- An IoT edge gateway was used to interface with the existing WMS system, enabling comprehensive perception of storage locations, inventory, and equipment status;
- AMR robots equipped with SCM controllers and iDrive wheels were deployed to handle fully automated transportation from raw material entry, line feeding, to finished product dispatch;
- AI algorithms were introduced for task priority sorting and path optimization to avoid congestion and improve scheduling efficiency.
After the project went live, manual intervention in the client's warehousing logistics process was reduced by 70%, and average order processing time was shortened to within 12 minutes.
Case 2: Smart Dispatching Platform for a Cold Chain Logistics Center
At a large cold chain warehousing center in East China, System Tech assisted the client in building an intelligent dispatching system based on IoT and AMRs:
- All AMR robots were equipped with cold-resistant drive components, capable of stable operation in environments as low as -25°C;
- The SCM controller included a temperature compensation algorithm to ensure navigation accuracy was unaffected by low temperatures;
- The IoT system monitored cold room temperature and humidity in real time and coordinated with ventilation and refrigeration equipment to ensure storage safety.
This system successfully helped the client achieve precise scheduling of over 100,000 goods per day, reducing energy consumption by 18% and improving operational efficiency by nearly 50%.
IV. Future Outlook: Continuous Technological Innovation Empowering a New Smart Warehousing Ecosystem
Faced with evolving market demands, Hangzhou System Tech will continue to invest heavily in R&D of core components such as IoT platforms, AMR controllers, and integrated wheels:
- In terms of IoT systems : plans include introducing edge AI inference capabilities to enable higher-level predictive maintenance and intelligent decision-making;
- For AMR controllers : next-generation controllers supporting multi-modal navigation (such as laser radar + vision fusion) are under development to enhance adaptability in complex environments;
- Regarding drive wheels : thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility designs will be further optimized to expand applications in special scenarios such as explosion-proof and clean workshops.
Meanwhile, the company is actively collaborating with domestic and international universities and research institutions to explore the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies such as digital twins, 5G+industrial internet, and AIoT in warehouse automation.
V. Conclusion
Smart warehousing is not only a direction for logistics industry upgrades but also a key link in China's transformation from traditional manufacturing to smart manufacturing.
With continuous innovation in core technologies such as IoT systems, AMR controllers, and integrated wheels, Hangzhou System Tech Co., Ltd. is constantly pushing warehouse automation to a higher level.
Going forward, System Tech will continue to uphold the philosophy of “customer-centric and technology-driven,” working closely with partners to jointly build a more open, intelligent, and efficient smart warehousing ecosystem, empowering Made-in-China intelligence to go global.
Author Affiliation: Hangzhou System Tech Co., Ltd.
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