DS Automotion AMY Review: Specs and Uses of the Small-Load Swarm Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
DS Automotion AMY is a small mobile robot for moving totes and small parts between stations. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
AMY brings DS Automotion's experience down to small loads. The 60 kg robot carries up to 35 kg at 1.8 m/s and works in swarms. Three tops cover different stations: a deck, an active lift comb that loads from passive stations and conveyors, and the flap, a gravity-latch handler developed with Fraunhofer IML that needs no extra drives or sensors. Laser scanners and time-of-flight cameras in both directions protect people. The page gives two different payloads for the flap, 35 and 25 kg.
DS Automotion AMY at a Glance
Payload: Up to 35 kg
Speed: 1.8 m/s
Weight: 60 kg
Navigation: Contour-based
Battery: LFP
Price: on request
DS Automotion AMY Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | AMY deck | AMY lift | AMY flap |
Payload | 35 kg | 35 kg | 25 kg (35 kg in summary) |
Dimensions | 690 x 453 x 600–900 mm | 690 x 453 x 600–900 mm | 760 x 658 x 655 mm |
Speed | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 m/s |
Weight | 60 kg | 60 kg | 60 kg |
The flap variant's payload is listed as 35 kg in the summary and 25 kg in the technical data.
Design and Build Quality
Active and passive load handling options let AMY work with stations that have no drives.
Software and Integration
Swarm Operation
Designed to run efficiently in groups.
Plannable Autonomy
Autonomous functions can be enabled or disabled by area.
DS Automotion AMY Applications and Use Cases
Small Parts Transport
Totes between stations.
Area Chaining
Linking production areas.
Retrofits
Passive stations and existing conveyors.
DS Automotion AMY Price and Value
DS Automotion does not publish a price for the DS Automotion AMY; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the DS Automotion Company Profile: Ownership, Products and Management.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Light and fast
Three load handlers
Works with passive stations
Swarm capable
Cons
35 kg limit
Flap payload inconsistent
No published price
Who Should Buy the DS Automotion AMY?
It fits factories moving small parts between many stations.
DS Automotion AMY FAQ
How much does the DS Automotion AMY cost?
DS Automotion does not publish a price for the DS Automotion AMY; it is quoted on request.
What is DS Automotion AMY?
A small-load autonomous mobile robot.
How much can AMY carry?
Up to 35 kg.
How fast is AMY?
1.8 m/s.
What variants exist?
Deck, lift and flap.
What is the flap variant?
A passive gravity-latch handler developed with Fraunhofer IML.
How does AMY navigate?
By contour-based navigation.
What battery does it use?
LFP.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
