Same-day or next-day delivery has now become the norm, forcing businesses to speed up operations without losing accuracy or increasing costs.
AMRs and AGVs have changed the game by automating picking, packing, and transporting goods. The result? Higher productivity, consistent performance, and long-term operational efficiency.
Challenges in Preparing for Warehouse Automation
Getting a warehouse ready for automation isn’t as simple as adding robots. It often means reconfiguring storage, installing specialised flooring, upgrading power and data infrastructure, and planning around both technology and human safety.
The process demands careful design, coordination, and regulatory compliance. Without the right expertise, businesses risk delays, added costs, or missed opportunities.
Simplifying the Process with Turnkey Solutions
A turnkey approach removes this complexity by managing the entire journey, from initial site survey and design through to supply and installation. Acting as a single point of contact means:
- Fewer coordination issues
- Reduced risk
- Easier communication
- More reliable timelines
For clients, that translates into faster implementation and fewer disruptions.
The Components of a Robot-Ready Warehouse
Before automation can go live, key building blocks need to be in place:
- Flooring: Robots require durable, anti-static flooring. Robot Floor delivers a long-lasting resin solution designed for optimal navigation and safe operation.
- Mezzanines: Maximise space and support AMRs and AGVs with tailored mezzanine levels.
- Storage: Pallet racking and shelving built for robotic access ensure smooth picking and packing.
- Partitioning: Steel partitions create safe, dedicated zones for robots, humans, offices, and secure areas.
- Safety Systems: Guarding, barriers, demarcation, and signage keep people safe and robots moving without disruption.
- Infrastructure: Reliable power, data, and HVAC systems underpin robotic performance and resilience.
Collaboration is Key
Turnkey solutions work by coordinating all partners and stakeholders, from the client to robot vendors, so that every component is in place and fully compatible. With fewer suppliers involved, communication improves, risk decreases, and projects stay on track.
Real-World Benefits: Time and Cost Savings
Managing one partner instead of many saves money, simplifies contracts, and accelerates delivery. It also allows businesses to scale and adapt more easily – adding robots, expanding space, or integrating new technologies without major overhauls.
Ready for the Future
A robot-ready warehouse isn’t built overnight, but with the right turnkey partner, the process is simpler and more reliable. By putting every piece of the puzzle together – from flooring to infrastructure – businesses can future-proof their operations and embrace automation with confidence.
Partner with the Experts
Robot Floor partner Avanta are specialists in delivering turnkey warehouse solutions that simplify the path to automation. From mezzanines and storage systems to safety infrastructure, their expertise ensures every element is designed for seamless robotic integration.
FAQs on Turnkey Solutions for Robot-Ready Warehouses
Q1. What makes a warehouse “robot-ready”?
A robot-ready warehouse has the essential infrastructure in place for automation. This includes durable resin flooring, mezzanines, storage systems, partitioning, safety barriers, reliable power supply, and strong data connectivity. Each element is designed to support the safe and efficient use of AMRs, AGVs, and other robotic systems.
Q2. Why is specialised flooring important for robotics?
Robots such as AMRs and AGVs require smooth, durable, anti-static surfaces for reliable navigation. Specialist resin floors like Robot Floor reduce wear and tear, minimise disruption, and create the foundation that keeps robotic operations consistent and safe.
Q3. What are the benefits of a turnkey warehouse solution?
A turnkey solution simplifies automation projects by managing every stage – from design and supply to installation and integration. With a single point of contact, businesses face fewer coordination issues, less risk, easier communication, and faster project delivery, helping them scale and adapt to future technologies.