ABB Expands AI-Powered Autonomy to Flexley Mover Mobile Robot

ABB is extending its portfolio of fully autonomous mobile robots by equipping its Flexley Mover® P604 with 3D visual simultaneous localization and mapping (Visual SLAM) navigation and user-friendly AMR Studio® programming software. The launch marks another milestone in ABB’s journey towards autonomous mobile robots that are more versatile, efficient and easier to use.

ABB’s Flexley Mover is designed to lift and transport objects across a variety of payloads in a variety of settings, enabling greater efficiencies in applications including intralogistics and kitting operations.

Accurate to within 10mm, the positioning technology is matched to an AI learning algorithm that enables each robot to generate its own maps of its workspace and securely share this knowledge with other robots in its fleet, to enable fully independent, flexible and scalable navigation alongside human workers, with no need for additional infrastructure.

According to Industry ARC (Analytics Research & Consulting), the market is expected to grow at a rate of 21.4 percent CAGR by 2030 to reach $14.4.4bn¹.

Simple programming with AMR Studio

The capabilities of 3D AI vision are further amplified by ABB’s innovative AMR Studio software, which provides a user-friendly platform for creating and configuring routes and tasks for AMRs, from standalone units through to entire fleets.

With simplified programming and graphical interfaces, the software reduces commissioning time by up to 20 percent compared to conventional systems, with potential cost savings of up to 30 percent.

Throughout this year, ABB will continue to focus on fusing its precision hardware with artificial intelligence and software, towards further autonomy and versatility.

P604 Visual SLAM & AMR Studio will be introduced by ABB at Automate Tradeshow, Booth 2632, which takes place from May 12 to 15, in Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan, US.

For more information, visit https://global.abb/group/en.

1. IndustryARC – Autonomous Mobile Robot Market – Forecast (2025 – 2031)