Can AMRs communicate with existing WMS systems?

Yes, integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a core feature of modern AMRs:

Common Integration Methods:

• REST API: Most AMR manufacturers offer open REST APIs for order handoff
• MQTT/ROS: For real-time communication and IoT integration
• VDA 5050: Standardized protocol for AMR-to-control system communication (especially prevalent in the DACH region)
• Middleware: Vendors like SAP, Oracle, and Blue Yonder offer robotics connectors

Frequently Supported WMS Systems: SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, Koerber, proLogistik, PSIwms, and many more.

Typical Integration Depth:

1. Basic: AMR receives transport orders from WMS (origin/destination)
2. Medium: Bidirectional communication with real-time status updates
3. Full: AMR data feeds into WMS optimization, dynamic prioritization

Find the integration capabilities of each model on the Botomix detail pages under "Connectivity".