Pudu's Tri-Robot Team: Collaborative Delivery & Cleaning in Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

Introduction

In the era of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing has become essential for modern factory development. A leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer in China has embraced this trend by implementing innovative solutions from Pudu Robotics, including PuduBot 2, PUDU CC1, and PUDU T300. This multi-robot ecosystem enhances operational efficiency across various production processes, establishing a new standard for smart manufacturing.

PUDU CC1: Ensuring Cleanliness and Safety

In the context of modern manufacturing, maintaining a clean environment is vital for both operational efficiency and workforce safety. The facility faces key challenges such as handling oil spills, controlling dust in storage areas, and meeting stringent cleanliness standards in cleanrooms. To tackle these issues, the facility has deployed the PUDU CC1 cleaning robot, providing automated cleaning solutions that enhance workplace safety and hygiene.

Key contributions of PUDU CC1 include:

• Manufacturing Floor: Employing automatic detergent dispensing and dual-brush technology, the CC1 achieves an impressive 99.7% oil removal rate, significantly reducing spill-related accidents.
• Warehouse Areas: Utilizing real-time vacuuming and scrubbing to effectively manage dust, protect stored materials and prevent dust accumulation.
• Dust-free Workshops: Coordinating seamlessly with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), ensuring seamless integration between cleaning and material delivery operations.

PuduBot 2: Streamlining Delivery Processes Across Production Lines

To address the challenges of managing multiple production lines and increasing business volumes, the facility has deployed 32 units of PuduBot 2, creating a responsive logistics network. This system efficiently manages key delivery tasks, including:

• Sampling Delivery: Rapid transport of samples to ensure timely inspection.
• Material Replenishment: Ensuring that production lines are consistently and adequately stocked.
• Inbound Logistics: Facilitating the seamless movement of materials into storage facilities.
• Waste Collection: Automating the collection of waste to maintain a tidy workspace.

As a result of implementing PuduBot 2, the facility has achieved:

• 40% Increase in Delivery Efficiency: Significantly reducing wait times within the facility.
• Reduction in Material Misallocation: A standardized logistics framework has minimized risk.
• Automated Waste Management: Compliance with 6S principles enhances cleanliness and organization.
• Daily Processing of Over 3,000 Material Batches: Contributing to an 18% boost in overall production capacity.
• Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Optimizing approximately 60% of material flow and delivery processes.

PUDU T300: The Flexible Delivery Solution

As a key connector between production processes, the PUDU T300 was deployed for fixture delivery across production lines. Workers can use PUDU Pager system to summon the T300, which then delivered materials to designated stations.

• 50% Improvement in Material Turnover Efficiency
• Narrow Aisle Navigation: With a minimum passing width of 60 cm, the T300 can operate flexibly in tight spaces, ensuring uninterrupted material delivery.

The integration of Pudu Robotics solutions—PuduBot 2, PUDU CC1, and PUDU T300—creates a cohesive ecosystem that dramatically enhances operational performance. By establishing an interconnected IoT framework that integrates delivery, cleaning, and logistics functions, the facility is able to realize significant efficiencies across its production processes. This collaboration not only optimizes resource management and ensures a safe working environment but also contributes to a marked increase in overall productivity.

Pudu Robotics delivers bespoke solutions that effectively address current operational challenges while fostering a sustainable intelligent ecosystem poised for the digital transformation of manufacturing. As advancements in artificial intelligence and IoT technology continue to evolve, Pudu Robotics remains committed to partnering with leading manufacturers to drive smart transformation initiatives, advancing the industry into the new era of Industry 4.0.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics holds over a thousand authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies. The company's robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, education and manufacturing. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 80,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.