Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Supports Interoperability for Warehouses, Distribution Centers and Manufacturing Facilities with New VDA 5050 Adapter
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched the MiR VDA 5050 Adapter, a software solution enabling interoperability between MiR's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and VDA 5050-compatible third-party fleet management systems. The adapter facilitates standardized management of diverse robot fleets in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.
Developed in partnership with industry leaders including MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE, and KINEXON, the adapter connects MiR's RESTFUL robot interface with MQTT protocols for VDA message exchange. This integration aims to improve traffic management and operational coordination across different automated vehicles, from AMRs to specialized forklifts and high-reach trucks.
The VDA 5050 standard, initiated by the German Automotive Industry Association and VDMA Material Handling and Intralogistics Association, enables communication between multiple AMR types through a common control system. The adapter is available globally through certified system integrators, with optional support agreements for updates and compatibility maintenance.
I Robot Industriali Mobili (MiR) hanno lanciato il MiR VDA 5050 Adapter, una soluzione software che consente l'interoperabilità tra i robot mobili autonomi (AMR) di MiR e i sistemi di gestione della flotta di terze parti compatibili con VDA 5050. L'adattatore facilita la gestione standardizzata di diverse flotte di robot in magazzini, centri di distribuzione e impianti di produzione.
Sviluppato in collaborazione con leader del settore come MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE e KINEXON, l'adattatore collega l'interfaccia robotica RESTFUL di MiR con i protocolli MQTT per lo scambio di messaggi VDA. Questa integrazione mira a migliorare la gestione del traffico e il coordinamento operativo tra i diversi veicoli automatizzati, dagli AMR ai carrelli elevatori specializzati e ai camion a grande altezza.
Lo standard VDA 5050, avviato dall'Associazione dell'Industria Automobilistica Tedesca e dall'Associazione VDMA Material Handling e Intralogistics, consente la comunicazione tra diversi tipi di AMR attraverso un sistema di controllo comune. L'adattatore è disponibile a livello globale tramite integratori di sistema certificati, con accordi di supporto opzionali per aggiornamenti e manutenzione della compatibilità.
Los Robots Industriales Móviles (MiR) han lanzado el Adaptador MiR VDA 5050, una solución de software que permite la interoperabilidad entre los robots móviles autónomos (AMR) de MiR y los sistemas de gestión de flotas de terceros compatibles con VDA 5050. El adaptador facilita la gestión estandarizada de diversas flotas de robots en almacenes, centros de distribución y plantas de fabricación.
Desarrollado en colaboración con líderes de la industria como MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE y KINEXON, el adaptador conecta la interfaz de robot RESTFUL de MiR con los protocolos MQTT para el intercambio de mensajes VDA. Esta integración tiene como objetivo mejorar la gestión del tráfico y la coordinación operativa entre los diferentes vehículos automatizados, desde AMR hasta carretillas elevadoras especializadas y camiones de gran altura.
El estándar VDA 5050, iniciado por la Asociación de la Industria Automotriz Alemana y la Asociación VDMA de Manejo de Materiales e Intralogística, permite la comunicación entre múltiples tipos de AMR a través de un sistema de control común. El adaptador está disponible a nivel mundial a través de integradores de sistemas certificados, con acuerdos de soporte opcionales para actualizaciones y mantenimiento de compatibilidad.
모바일 산업 로봇(MiR)이 MiR VDA 5050 어댑터를 출시했습니다. 이는 MiR의 자율 모바일 로봇(AMR)과 VDA 5050 호환 제3자 플릿 관리 시스템 간의 상호 운용성을 가능하게 하는 소프트웨어 솔루션입니다. 이 어댑터는 창고, 유통 센터 및 제조 시설에서 다양한 로봇 플릿의 표준화된 관리를 촉진합니다.
MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE 및 KINEXON과 같은 업계 리더들과 협력하여 개발된 이 어댑터는 MiR의 RESTFUL 로봇 인터페이스를 VDA 메시지 교환을 위한 MQTT 프로토콜과 연결합니다. 이 통합은 AMR부터 전문 지게차 및 고소 차량에 이르는 다양한 자동화 차량 간의 교통 관리 및 운영 조정을 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
독일 자동차 산업 협회와 VDMA 물류 및 인트라로지스틱스 협회가 시작한 VDA 5050 표준은 공통 제어 시스템을 통해 여러 AMR 유형 간의 통신을 가능하게 합니다. 이 어댑터는 인증된 시스템 통합업체를 통해 전 세계적으로 제공되며, 업데이트 및 호환성 유지를 위한 선택적 지원 계약이 가능합니다.
Les Robots Mobiles Industriels (MiR) ont lancé le Adaptateur MiR VDA 5050, une solution logicielle permettant l'interopérabilité entre les robots mobiles autonomes (AMR) de MiR et les systèmes de gestion de flotte tiers compatibles avec VDA 5050. L'adaptateur facilite la gestion standardisée de diverses flottes de robots dans les entrepôts, les centres de distribution et les installations de fabrication.
Développé en partenariat avec des leaders de l'industrie tels que MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE et KINEXON, l'adaptateur connecte l'interface robotique RESTFUL de MiR avec des protocoles MQTT pour l'échange de messages VDA. Cette intégration vise à améliorer la gestion du trafic et la coordination opérationnelle entre différents véhicules automatisés, des AMR aux chariots élévateurs spécialisés et camions de grande hauteur.
La norme VDA 5050, initiée par l'Association de l'Industrie Automobile Allemande et l'Association VDMA de Manutention de Matériaux et d'Intralogistique, permet la communication entre plusieurs types d'AMR via un système de contrôle commun. L'adaptateur est disponible dans le monde entier par l'intermédiaire d'intégrateurs de systèmes certifiés, avec des contrats de support optionnels pour les mises à jour et la maintenance de la compatibilité.
Mobile Industrielle Roboter (MiR) haben den MiR VDA 5050 Adapter eingeführt, eine Softwarelösung, die die Interoperabilität zwischen den autonomen mobilen Robotern (AMR) von MiR und den VDA 5050-kompatiblen Flottenmanagementsystemen von Drittanbietern ermöglicht. Der Adapter erleichtert das standardisierte Management verschiedener Robotersysteme in Lagern, Verteilzentren und Produktionsstätten.
Entwickelt in Zusammenarbeit mit Branchenführern wie MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE und KINEXON, verbindet der Adapter die RESTFUL-Roboterschnittstelle von MiR mit MQTT-Protokollen für den Austausch von VDA-Nachrichten. Diese Integration zielt darauf ab, das Verkehrsmanagement und die betriebliche Koordination zwischen verschiedenen automatisierten Fahrzeugen zu verbessern, von AMRs bis hin zu spezialisierten Gabelstaplern und Hochregalstaplern.
Der VDA 5050 Standard, initiiert von der Deutschen Automobilindustrie und dem VDMA für Materialhandling und Intralogistik, ermöglicht die Kommunikation zwischen verschiedenen AMR-Typen über ein gemeinsames Steuerungssystem. Der Adapter ist weltweit über zertifizierte Systemintegratoren erhältlich, mit optionalen Support-Vereinbarungen für Updates und Kompatibilitätswartung.
- New software adapter enables integration with third-party fleet management systems
- Improves operational efficiency through standardized robot fleet management
- Expands market reach through compatibility with diverse automation platforms
- Requires additional support agreements for updates and compatibility maintenance
- to certified system integrators for distribution
By simplifying integration to third-party systems, this new software adapter enables interoperability for warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities seeking a standardized approach to managing diverse heritage robot fleets, reducing integration complexities, and improving operational efficiency.
Initiated by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) and the VDMA Material Handling and Intralogistics Association, the VDA 5050 standard enables communication between multiple AMR robot types from various suppliers using a common control system. The standard allows customers to improve traffic management and coordinate operations when using different automated vehicles – from general AMRs to specialized vehicles such as forklifts and high-reach trucks.
“In today’s increasingly diverse automation environments, deploying mobile automation platforms that can communicate with each other no matter type or brand is especially important for material handling projects to be successful,” said Kevin Dumas, Vice President of Product at MiR. “Our new VDA 5050 Adapter provides this multi-vendor integration to offer smooth deployment and configuration, compliance with industry standards and ongoing alignment with advancements and customer needs. It delivers our customers more choice and flexibility throughout their automation journey.”
Developed in collaboration with VDA 5050 industry leaders
The MiR VDA 5050 Adapter is developed in close collaboration with MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE, and KINEXON - all of whom provide technical expertise to adapt the solution to the specific needs of third-party fleet management systems.
The adapter connects MiR’s existing RESTFUL robot interface with the MQTT protocols facilitating VDA message exchange between MiR AMRs and third-party systems.
The VDA5050 Adapter is available worldwide through global certified system integrators. MiR will provide optional support agreements for continued updates and compatibility assurance as standards evolve.
About Mobile Industrial Robots
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) develops and manufactures a comprehensive fleet of advanced, flexible, and easy-to-deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to automate internal logistics and optimize material handling for a wide range of payloads, including pallets.
By integrating AI and cutting-edge technology, MiR provides an end-to-end automation solution with full-service support to ensure seamless implementation. headquartered in
MiR is part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER), a leading supplier of automatic test equipment and advanced robotics technology. For more information, visit www.mobile-industrial-robots.com.
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