Smart robotics solutions

The Linde-MATIC range

Linde Material Handling

2
Linde robotics,
an integrated
smart solution
This new robotic solution, the most advanced
available today, provides for the first time incredible
competitiveness gains and a unique flexibility for
your operations.
To ensure a fully integrated solution, our safety system protects
continuously your environment: humans, goods and machines which
are now able to all work together.

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 3

 Why robotics?
While logistics tasks will always be directed by people, this new
generation of robotic trucks can perform repetitive, low added value
material handling tasks reliably and independently. Called “cobotics” -
the collaboration between people and robots allows both to work and
interact together safely.
Robotics also helps increase productivity and lower costs by reducing
damage to goods and putting people at less risk of physical strain by
giving uncomfortable tasks to the robotic truck. Robotics also improves
the efficiency of material handling flows thanks to consistent timing
between transfers optimising the management of work in progress and
buffer stocks.

Total cost of ownership (TCO) savings

Operating costs
Customers
savings Damages
Operator costs 80%
Accidents
Quality

Maintenance
Energy
Maintenance
Energy Truck
Truck

Driver operated truck Linde-MATIC truck

4
Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 5
 Our solution offers
multiple benefits
and cost savings

Linde expertise and support

## Standard trucks: volume production, high-quality, proven reliability
## Comprehensive sales network, after-sales services and maintenance
## Proven expertise and market presence

Technology performance
## No infrastructure required providing the utmost flexibility
## Easy, fast integration into existing operations
## Fully scalable solution

6
Robots that can think
and work autonomously
alongside people
Linde-MATIC robotic trucks are equipped with smart features allowing
them to operate in the same environment alongside people and other
vehicles without any additional infrastructure.
The robots navigate using existing structural features such as walls,
racking or columns: a solution that is economical, easy and quick to
install and can easily accomodate future changes to routes or activities.

Fast & easy

to implement Standard
vehicle
& service

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Expandable
and flexible
No infrastructure

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 7

 Competitiveness:
The most cost-effective
robotic solution
on the market

By combining a unique navigation system with Linde’s expertise in

material handling equipment, the Linde robotics truck range offers
reliable solutions to help our customers optimize their in-house material
flows and achieve major cost savings.

Return On Investment (ROI):

Rapid payback and massive TCO savings
## Reduced installation costs
## Massive savings on operating costs

8
Improved costs structure

Installation
Installation
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Navigation Installation
Navigation
Navigation

TRUCK
TRUCK TRUCK

Native AGV Standard Trucks Linde-MATIC

manufacturers with laser navigation geoguidance

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 9

 Flexibility:
Innovative navigation
and easy integration

Navigation
Navigation without infrastucture
The innovative “Geoguidance” navigation system integrates 1 - cartography

easily into existing warehouses.

Easy to install
The system maps existing physical structures and quickly
accommodates changes in the environment. Creating and
modifying driving paths is fast and simple to implement. 2 - structural map

Real-time localization of robots

Robotic trucks use a map of the environment to locate
themselves in real time by comparing what the navigation
laser detects with the reference map.
3 - path creation

10
Integration
The DRIVEN BY BALYO technology offers a complete logistics
solution interfaced with customers’ own logistics management
software ensuring real-time supervision.
Based on Linde’s standard products, the robotic versions are
equipped with dual mode commands (manual & automatic) so
they can easily integrate into a customer’s existing operation.

Dual mode: automatic or manual control

If needed, an operator can take manual control of the robotic
truck to perform ordinary manual tasks.

Supervision & interface

The Supervisor software provides overall management of the
robotic truck fleet in real time. It controls traffic, assigns tasks
to individual robotic trucks and interfaces with systems such
as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and WMS (Warehouse
Management System), or equipment such as automatic doors,
conveyors, production machines etc.

ERP/WMS
software

isor sof
rv t
wa
Supe

re

Truck control Door opening Wrapping machine Conveyor control

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 11

 Safety:
Linde’s best selling
features, enhanced

The safety features of Linde-MATIC trucks are based on a combination

of best in class safety solutions used on Linde standard trucks with
the addition of further innovative safety and detection features.

Geoguidance laser
(range in excess of 30 meters)

3D camera:
obstacle detection, safety support

Visual and acoustic warning indicators

User Interface equipped with intuitive

touch screen

Emergency stop buttons

Tiller: simply activating the buttons

or the tiller itself stops the truck immediately
and returns it to manual mode

Restarting automatic mode is easily done

using the touch screen

Indicators on the user interface bring

the truck back on track

Rear laser scanner: environment recognition,

obstacle detection, safety support
(recognition module)

Front Safety laser scanner:

obstacle detection, load recognition for stock
line management
Standard Linde truck

12
Front safety
## High safety level (Performance Level D)
## Dynamic and responsive

3D Smart safety
## The end of the safety versus productivity trade-off:
unnecessary stops are avoided
## Autonomous decision-making
## Productivity gain

Rear scanners
## High safety level (Performance Level D)
## Mobile load perception
## Pallet detection sensor

Hardware safety features

## Emergency stop buttons
## Tiller switch

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 13

 A streamlined
& versatile truck range
With a comprehensive standard truck range,
we cover 80% of all material handling
applications in most manufacturing
and logistics businesses.

Tow Tractor Stacker

P-MATIC L-MATIC

Load train applications Pick & drop at low levels

Loads transport Bar code scanning
Kitting Conveyor to packing machine
Waste management Order picking
Feeding production lines Stock line management

14
 The combination of Linde’s standard trucks
and Balyo’s unique technology enables us
to offer our customers the real flexibility
and versatility they need.

Counterbalanced Stacker Pallet Truck

L-MATIC AC T-MATIC

Pick & drop of closed pallets Long distance load transfers

Handling stillages and industrial containers Block stacking loads in marshalling areas
Stacking onto conveyors Transferring long loads

Smart robotics solutions - The Linde-MATIC range 15

 Linde Material Handling and BALYO are merging their technologies and strengths to develop innovative robotic material handling
solutions. High quality products are matched by the standards of service that we provide.

With a comprehensive network of local sales partners, we are available around the clock and around the world. Your local Linde
partner offers a complete single-source package: from qualified pre-sales consulting to after-sales service, including financial
packages matched to your business: leasing, rental or hire purchase. Flexibility is guaranteed to meet your operational and
decision-making needs.

Engineered for your Performance

Printed in Germany 050.e.3.0216.IndA.Ki

Linde Material Handling GmbH, Postfach 10 0136, 63701 Aschaffenburg, Germany

Phone +49.60 21.99-0, Fax +49.60 21.99-15 70, www.linde-mh.com, info@linde-mh.com