Chapter 11: Glossary
Term Definition
Fleet Manager A network appliance that runs ARAMCentral. Manages a fleet of
AMRs, and provides a central location to manage maps and con-
figurations, has a queuing manager to match jobs to available
robots, is a central point of communication for integrating fleet
robots, and coordinates fleet traffic.
ESD skins ElectroStatic Discharge skins encase the AMR in an electro-con-
ductive surface. Provides a skin-to-chassis-to-wheel grounding
path that drains off any charge the AMR might accumulate dur-
ing operation.
Ethernet A type of computer network used in local area networks (LANs).
Typically uses a Category 5 (CAT5) or (CAT6) Ethernet cable;
supports data speeds up to 100 Mbps.
FIFO First-In-First-Out, refers to the method used to prioritize jobs
by the order in which they were received.
fleet Two or more mobile robots operating in the same area, gov-
erned by the same Fleet Manager.
forbidden (lines, areas) The lines or areas (on a mobile robot's map) through or into
which the robot is not permitted to drive or enter on its own. In
special cases, you can direct a robot to enter a forbidden area.
gateway An access point that joins two networks so devices on one net-
work can communicate with devices on another network.
goal A map-defined virtual destination for mobile robots (e.g., pickup
or drop-off points).
GUI Graphical User Interface
gyroscope A device that measures rotational velocity. Assists with the nav-
igation of the AMR.
Hall sensor A sensor that uses magnets to track a mobile robot's wheel rota-
tion. This device provides a back up to the optical encoders on
each wheel.
HAPS High Accuracy Positioning System. Uses a sensor on the under-
side of the AMR to detect magnetic tape placed at locations,
such as at a stationary conveyor, where you want the AMR to
achieve particularly accurate positioning.
HAPS markers The short sections of magnetic tape applied to the floor that sig-
nal to the robot where to stop. Used at conveyors or other
tight-tolerance drop-off/pickup locations.
heading Describes the direction that the robot is facing.
HMI Human Machine Interface. An operator panel is an example of
an HMI.
HMIpost A post on the LDPlatform Cart Transporter that supports the
two side lasers, the rear facing laser, and the Operator Panel.
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