Attendees at Automatica 2025 in Munich saw Comau S.p.A. introduce a suite of automation technologies designed for evolving industrial needs. With increasing labor shortages and demands on production efficiency, businesses are looking for new solutions in intralogistics and smart automation. Comau’s new offerings—including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), a fresh line of collaborative robots (cobots), and work-assist exoskeletons—reflect a broadening strategy to supply end-to-end automation options to manufacturing and logistics operators. Industry insiders anticipate these developments will streamline workflows in diverse environments, while easing workforce pressures on the ground.
Despite consistent forecasts of rapid market growth for industrial robots, details on modular adaptation and conversion capabilities like those presented in the MyMR lineup were less common in earlier announcements. Previous solutions emphasized either flexibility or payload but often required infrastructure modifications, and the combination of modular AMRs, cobots, and exoskeletons launched simultaneously indicates a wider approach. The market now increasingly values seamless integration with existing workflows, and offerings at Automatica 2025 suggest the robotics sector is responding with customizable, software-driven platforms over hardware-only advances.
How Is Comau Addressing Modern Intralogistics?
Comau’s MyMR autonomous mobile robot family was developed to manage logistics tasks in manufacturing, warehousing, and highly automated settings. Three MyMR models address different payload needs—300 kg, 500 kg, and 1,500 kg—covering a wide range of transport requirements from line-side supply to warehouse kitting. The robots can adjust automatically to changes in facility layout without the need for dedicated tracks or predefined routes, accommodating evolving production demands while supporting operational uptime.
What Features Differentiate the MyMR System?
Equipped with intelligent fleet management and real-time obstacle avoidance, the MyMR system minimizes downtime and boosts efficiency compared to manual or less autonomous material handling solutions. Standard attachments, such as lifters, conveyors, and shelving, expand its application diversity within automated logistics. A key capability is the flexibility to shift from AMR to automated guided vehicle (AGV) modes by modifying the robot’s software settings.
“By adding this essential automation enabler within our vast product portfolio, Comau now has a complete, integrated ecosystem to help our customers enhance flexibility, safety, and efficiency across the intralogistics value chain,”
said Nicole Clement of Comau.
Are Other New Technologies Supporting Workforce Demands?
Alongside the AMRs, Comau presented its MyCo family of collaborative robots and two exoskeleton models. MyCo cobots feature load capacities between 3 and 15 kg, aiming to automate diverse tasks in logistics and light assembly while offering IP66-certified protection for challenging environments. The MATE-XT and MATE-XB exoskeletons, supporting upper and lower back respectively, are intended to reduce strain during repetitive or physically demanding workflow steps. Broadening its automation ecosystem, Comau is also in the process of acquiring Automha, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, to further reinforce its market presence.
The combination of AMRs, collaborative robots, and ergonomic exoskeletons indicates a holistic approach to workplace automation. For companies navigating labor shortages and variable production demands, adopting modular, reconfigurable systems like MyMR can result in fewer layout disruptions and easier adaptation to changing processes. End users should assess their specific payload and workflow requirements, particularly when considering the flexibility to switch between autonomous and guided operation. Choosing platforms with advanced fleet management and supporting accessories can help future-proof logistics and production lines against ongoing industry changes.
