ANSCER Robotics Launches ATR 1000 for Autonomous Heavy Material Handling

ANSCER Robotics has launched the ATR 1000, an autonomous turntable robot designed to move heavy materials within manufacturing plants and warehouses. The platform combines autonomous lifting, rotation and transport while carrying loads of up to 1,000 kg.

Occupying less than one square metre, the robot targets facilities where narrow aisles, closely positioned equipment and changing layouts complicate material movement. It is intended to automate transfers between production processes that otherwise depend on manual handling.

Ribin Matthew, Chief Executive Officer of ANSCER Robotics, said the platform was developed to help manufacturers extend automation within existing facilities through compact movement, heavy-load capacity and precise positioning.

A turntable enables 360-degree load rotation, reducing manual repositioning requirements. The robot can dock at specific angles and present multiple sides of a load at one station, supporting preparation for subsequent production operations.

The ATR 1000 has a turning diameter of 1,020 mm and a maximum travel speed of 1.5 metres per second. Autonomous charging supports continued operation, while ANSCER's fleet-management software coordinates robots and connects material movements with factory workflows.

Navigation uses simultaneous localisation and mapping without physical tracks or guidance tape, with optional QR-based navigation. Safety features include 360-degree LiDAR-based collision prevention, adaptive safety zones, visual indicators and audible alarms.

According to ANSCER, the safety architecture is designed to meet Performance Level d, Category 3 requirements, with safety functions developed in accordance with ISO 3691-4. Deployment also requires site-specific risk assessments and integration measures.

Applications include line-side delivery, replenishment, work-in-progress transport, trolley handling, goods-to-person operations and waste removal. ANSCER plans global availability, prioritising India and the United States.