[HTML][HTML] Planning and control of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics: Literature review and research agenda

G Fragapane, R De Koster, F Sgarbossa… - European journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are currently being introduced in many intralogistics
operations, like manufacturing, warehousing, cross-docks, terminals, and hospitals. Their …

Robotized and automated warehouse systems: Review and recent developments

K Azadeh, R De Koster, D Roy - Transportation Science, 2019 - pubsonline.informs.org
Robotic handling systems are increasingly applied in distribution centers. They require little
space, provide flexibility in managing varying demand requirements, and are able to work …

Estimating performance in a robotic mobile fulfillment system

T Lamballais, D Roy, MBM De Koster - European Journal of Operational …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract This paper models Robotic Mobile Fulfillment Systems and analyzes their
performance. A Robotic Mobile Fulfillment System is an automated, parts-to-picker storage …

Evaluating battery charging and swap** strategies in a robotic mobile fulfillment system

B Zou, X Xu, R De Koster - European Journal of Operational Research, 2018 - Elsevier
Robotic mobile fulfillment systems (RMFS) have seen many implementations in recent
years, due to their high flexibility and low operational cost. Such a system stores goods in …

Inventory allocation in robotic mobile fulfillment systems

T Lamballais Tessensohn, D Roy… - IISE …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract A Robotic Mobile Fulfillment System is a recently developed automated, parts-to-
picker material handling system. Robots can move storage shelves, also known as inventory …

Travel time model for shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems

T Lerher, BY Ekren, G Dukic, B Rosi - The International Journal of …, 2015 - Springer
This paper presents analytical travel time model for the computation of travel (cycle) time for
shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems (in continuation SBS/RS). The proposed model …

Assignment rules in robotic mobile fulfilment systems for online retailers

B Zou, Y Gong, X Xu, Z Yuan - International Journal of Production …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
We study robotic mobile fulfilment systems for online retailers, where products are stored in
movable shelves and robots transport shelves. While previous studies assume random …

Modeling parallel movement of lifts and vehicles in tier-captive vehicle-based warehousing systems

B Zou, X Xu, R De Koster - European Journal of Operational Research, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper models and analyzes tier-captive autonomous vehicle storage and retrieval
systems. While previous models assume sequential commissioning of the lift and vehicles …

Robotic sorting systems: Performance estimation and operating policies analysis

B Zou, R De Koster, Y Gong, X Xu… - Transportation …, 2021 - pubsonline.informs.org
Many distribution centers use expensive, conveyor-based sorting systems that require large
buildings to house them. In areas with tight space, robotic sorting systems offer a new type of …

Simulation analysis of shuttle based storage and retrieval systems

T Lerher, B Yetkin Ekren, Z Sari, B Rosi - Internatıonal Journal of …, 2015 - gcris.ieu.edu.tr
In this paper, a simulation-based performance evaluation of shuttle-based storage and
retrieval system (SBS/RS) is presented. In comparison with well-known automated storage …