How Robot Following Enhances AMR and AGV Performance
Modern Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are evolving from simple path followers into intelligent, human-aware assistants. A major leap in this transformation is the integration of robot following technology—enabling machines to dynamically follow humans or objects in real time.
What Is Robot Following?
Robot following is the ability of a mobile robot to detect, track, and maintain a safe distance behind a moving target—usually a human or cart. It’s achieved through a combination of:
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Vision sensors (e.g., stereo cameras)
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LiDAR and infrared tracking
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AI-based path prediction
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Obstacle avoidance and re-routing algorithms
Unlike traditional AGVs, which follow fixed paths using magnetic strips or QR codes, robot-following AMRs offer dynamic movement and flexible task execution.
Reeman Robotics: Bringing Follow-Me Intelligence to AMRs
At the forefront of this innovation is Reeman Robotics, which produces AMRs and AGVs embedded with autonomous following technology.
One Reeman model follows a human at a consistent 1.5-meter distance and can carry over 300 kg of goods—ideal for hospitals, warehouses, and last-mile delivery.
Key features of Reeman’s robot-following AMRs:
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Smart vision tracking with real-time human detection
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Heavy-duty carrying capacity
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Customizable follow-behavior
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Combine technology for following human in different situation
This fusion of robot following and mobile autonomy is driving a new era of smart logistics.
Applications of Follow-Me AMRs & AGVs
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Warehouses: Robots follow staff to transport items from shelves to sorting stations.
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Hospitals: Reeman’s robots follow nurses with medications or medical equipment.
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Factories: AMRs follow engineers or deliver tools to different assembly points.
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Retail & Airports: Follow travelers or customers with their goods.
The Future: Adaptive Robot Following Systems
Emerging features include:
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Voice-command based following
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Emotion-aware tracking (for service environments)
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Multi-human recognition and priority logic
Reeman Robotics continues to lead this transformation, building AMR and AGV systems that are smarter, safer, and more interactive.