The autonomous mobile transport robot for optimized logistics
UniVan 2.0 – The AMR robot for hospitals
Flexible, secure, and reliable AMR systems – Maximum productivity in sensitive hospital areas
Transporting meals, laundry, sterile goods and pharmaceutical products safely and efficiently throughout the entire hospital complex – without any manual intervention. Telelift’s UniVan 2.0 enables you to do just that. Our autonomous mobile robot (AMR) utilises driverless vehicle technology to ensure smooth and reliable logistics. It is the ideal solution for automating intralogistics processes in hospitals.
Telelift’s UniVan 2.0 is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that navigates buildings independently. It effectively relieves your staff of strenuous and time-consuming transport tasks. Whether it’s meals, medicines, medical supplies, consumables, laundry, documents, waste or sterile goods – the UniVan 2.0 handles these tasks fully automatically and delivers the required items to the right place on time and reliably.
With a load capacity of up to 500 kg, it can handle even heavy loads and, thanks to comprehensive safety technology, navigates reliably and safely – even in areas where staff or visitors are present.
AMR: Telelift’s Autonomous Mobile Robots
UniVan 2.0
The UniVan 2.0 is the optimized version of our previous AMR model, the UniVan.
- Maximum system availability thanks to SLAM navigation: No structural installations are required on the floor, walls, or ceilings — the system adapts flexibly to any environment.
- Omnidirectional movement for precise maneuvering: Movement in all directions enables safe navigation, even in tight or complex spaces.
- Continuous operation through inductive charging during the process: Automatic intermediate charging along the route ensures maximum uptime and flexible layout design.
- Easy route adjustments: Thanks to automatic map storage, routes can be quickly rerouted — without rigid lane guidance or costly infrastructure changes.
- Reliable deliveries at the touch of a button: The UniVan 2.0 delivers goods autonomously and with pinpoint accuracy — at the right time and in the right place.
- Reducing the strain on staff: With a load capacity of up to 500 kg, the vehicle handles heavy loads, thereby reducing the physical workload.
- Integrated safety technology: Sensors detect people and obstacles early on, navigate around them without stopping, and thus enable fast, uninterrupted deliveries.
- Seamless integration into existing hospital structures: The UniVan 2.0 can be integrated into the existing infrastructure without major modifications.
- Cross-system compatibility: Different transport systems can be combined—ensuring consistent flexibility in hospital logistics.
- Cost-effective safety stops: Contactless stops prevent damage to buildings and reduce maintenance costs for doors, elevators, and equipment.
UniVan mini
The modular and manoeuvrable UniVan mini series ensures providing additional flexibility, particularly in confined hospital areas. Both systems work seamlessly together.
- Compact and maneuverable for tight spaces, ideal for medications and samples
- Autonomous navigation and automated task management
- Features various operating modes — closed, open, and lockable
- Can transport loads weighing 150–300 kg
- Secure handling of sensitive goods through operator identification, tracking of the transport route, and multi-point access controls
With a load capacity of up to 500 kg, the UniVan 2.0 safely transports even heavy goods. The compact vehicle (1,460 x 600 x 240 mm) is equipped with an electric lifting system capable of raising loads by up to 80 mm. This significantly reduces the physical strain on employees associated with heavy lifting tasks.
The AMR robot autonomously manages the flow of materials to the stations and ensures the precise, reliable transport of your goods and merchandise. It operates safely, even in sensitive areas such as visitor zones, and shares the space unobtrusively with employees and guests.
How can AMR robots be integrated into hospitals and businesses?
Autonomous mobile robots like the UniVan 2.0 can be integrated into existing hospital processes gradually and without major disruptions. Using diagonally arranged LiDAR scanners and a smart SLAM algorithm, the robot creates a precise map of its surroundings, navigates autonomously through complex areas, avoids obstacles, evaluates alternative routes, and can dynamically hand off tasks to other vehicles.
The autonomous SLAM navigation system eliminates the need for floor, wall or ceiling mountings, whilst omnidirectional movement enables safe manoeuvring even in confined or critical areas. Combined with intelligent charging management – including automatic navigation to available docking stations and inductive charging along the route – the vehicle fleet remains available at all times and can reliably process transport orders. A high-level safety concept featuring LiDAR scanners for personal protection, 3D cameras up to 2 metres in height, side safety strips, emergency stop switches, and visual and audible warning signals ensure contactless safety stops, protect employees, doors, lifts and infrastructure, and allows for use even in sensitive areas such as visitor zones.
FAQs
Is the AMR system suitable only for new buildings, or is it also suitable for existing hospitals?
Thanks to SLAM navigation—which requires no structural modifications—and its compact design, the UniVan 2.0 is specifically suited for existing buildings as well. Any adjustments can focus primarily on processes and handoff points, rather than on the building structure itself.
In what areas does the UniVan 2.0 improve cost-effectiveness?
The AMR reduces manual transport, lightens the workload for specialized staff, reduces physical strain, and saves time. At the same time, it improves on-time performance, process reliability, and transparency in the material flow, which can reduce logistics costs in the long term.
Can the system be integrated into existing hospital logistics?
Yes, the AMR can be introduced in phases and autonomously take over the existing flow of supplies to the wards. Thanks to its flexible navigation and compact design, integration can take place without significantly disrupting ongoing operations.
How are the vehicles charged?
The UniVan 2.0 can be charged automatically at designated locations along its route. The charging processes are integrated into the transport workflow, minimizing downtime and ensuring high fleet availability.
Can the transport robot be used in areas with patients, visitors, and staff?
Yes, the system is specifically designed for mixed-use environments. It operates safely even in sensitive areas such as visitor zones and shares its routes unobtrusively with staff and guests.
How does the mobile robot navigate, and how safe is the ride?
The AMR uses laser scanners (LiDAR) and SLAM for environmental mapping and navigation. Comprehensive safety technology, including 360° scanners and camera-based 3D object detection, ensures that people and obstacles are reliably detected and that the speed or route is adjusted accordingly.
What types of transport tasks is the UniVan 2.0 suitable for?
The UniVan 2.0 is designed to transport food, medications, medical supplies, consumables, laundry, documents, waste, and sterile items throughout the hospital. It handles recurring, time-consuming, and physically demanding transport tasks fully automatically.
What is the difference between AGV and AMR?
The terms AGV and AMR refer to different types of automated transportation solutions in logistics and industry. Here are the differences:
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle): AGVs are automated vehicles that travel along predetermined paths or tracks (e.g., using magnetic strips). They are generally less flexible because they are confined to these predetermined routes.
AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot): AMRs are autonomous mobile robots capable of perceiving their environment and dynamically planning routes to avoid obstacles and reach their desired destinations. They use advanced sensors, cameras, and algorithms for navigation and localization, which gives them greater flexibility compared to AGVs.
AGV also encompasses other forms of automated transport systems that may use guidance technologies. AGVs can include AMRs. They are designed to provide comprehensive automation in material handling and are often an integral part of warehouse management systems.
What advantages do automated guided vehicles (AGVs) offer in hospital logistics?
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) offer numerous advantages in hospital logistics. They are a valuable investment for hospitals, improving efficiency, safety, and hygiene, and helping to optimize operations.
Increased efficiency: AGVs automate the transport of goods and materials, which reduces waiting times and optimizes operational processes.
Cost reduction: Automation can reduce operating costs as fewer personnel are required for transport tasks and errors are minimized.
Increased safety: AGVs reduce the risk of human error and promote a safe environment by navigating autonomously and recognizing obstacles.
Improved hygiene: They minimize contact with potentially contaminated materials and meet high hygiene standards.
Flexible adaptation: Modern AGVs are adaptable and can be easily integrated into existing systems.
Round-the-clock operation: AGVs operate 24/7, which increases the availability of materials and improves patient-oriented care.
Data integration and transparency: AGVs provide real-time data on the material flow, which improves planning and management.
What role does mobile robotics play in hospital logistics?
Mobile robotics is playing an increasingly important role in hospital logistics by providing efficient and automated transportation solutions. These robots autonomously transport materials, medicines and laboratory samples within the hospital by using sensors and navigation systems to detect obstacles and dynamically adapt routes.
A major advantage is the reduction in manual workload, which relieves nursing staff and allows them to concentrate on patient care. Mobile robots work continuously and improve the availability of materials and delivery times.
They also increase safety by minimizing contact with potentially contaminated materials and reducing mix-ups during transport. Overall, mobile robotics optimizes logistical processes in hospitals, increases efficiency, improves patient safety and reduces the workload of staff.