Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual is OMRON's Original instructions describing the setup, operation, and user main-
tenance of an HD-1500 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR).
This manual does not describe all configuration steps that you perform using the software sup-
plied with an HD-1500. The Fleet Operations Workspace Core User's Manual (Cat. No. I635)
describes configuration, and use of the HD-1500.
1.1 Definitions
This document uses the following terms to describe the HD-1500:
AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot):This term describes the HD-1500 with an attached pay-
load structure, creating a complete Mobile Robot.
We use the term AMR when talking about controlling or monitoring the full mobile robot with
attached payload structure.
Fleet Manager: The operational mode of the computing appliance (EM2100 appliance) that
runs the FLOW Core software to control a fleet of AMRs.
Fleet Operations Workspace (FLOW): A computing system that consists of software and hard-
ware packages, and is used to set up, integrate and manage a fleet of AMRs within a factory
environment. FLOW consists of two main elements: FLOW Core and FLOW iQ.
FLOW Core: All of the software used by Fleet Operations Workspace. The software runs on
the EM2100 appliance(s), the AMRs, and the user's PC.
FLOW iQ: A software package that captures, analyzes, and reports data to users in order to
measure, evaluate and constantly improve their AMR fleet performance in the factory.
Fleet: Two or more AMRs operating in the same workspace.
HD-1500: This is the model name of the AMR platform. This document uses the model name
HD-1500 when describing the setup, configuration, and connections.
Mobile Robot: An alternative industry term for AMR.
Payload Structure: Any passive or dynamic device attached to and possibly powered by the
HD-1500. This could be as simple as a crate for carrying objects such as factory parts or as
sophisticated as a robotic arm that picks up and manipulates factory parts.
Platform: The most basic part of the AMR. It includes:
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The chassis, drive assemblies, light discs, light strips, suspension, casters, battery and
lasers.
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An on-board AMR controller with built-in Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), nav-
igation software, data and power connectors for a payload structure.
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An Operator Panel.
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The HD-1500 skins (external covers), and the chassis where you attach a payload struc-
ture.
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