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Introduction Rising labor costs, increasing demand for supply chain efficiency, and advancements in automation technology are accelerating the adoption of autonomous systems in industrial environments. Today, manufacturers and logistics providers are under pressure to streamline operations and enhance workplace safety. Fortunately, at the same time, improvements in artificial intelligence (AI), sensor technology, and power efficiency are making robotic automation more accessible and capable than ever before. In this context, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become a widely adopted new technology in a variety of industries. AMRs are self-navigating robots equipped with advanced perception, decision-making, and motion control capabilities that allow them to operate in dynamic and unstructured environments. They can adapt to real-time changes, optimize their paths, and work alongside human operators without requiring external guidance. While some AMRs, such as automated guided vehicles, follow predefined routes using fixed infrastructure, modern AMRs leverage dedicated algorithms to navigate freely. The increasing reliance on AMRs is redefining industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, and industrial automation. Their ability to move materials efficiently, respond to real-time workflow changes, and integrate with digital manufacturing ecosystems has made them essential for businesses aiming to enhance productivity and agility. However, the development of AMRs presents complex engineering challenges, including power distribution, motor control, real- time processing, sensor fusion, communication, and functional safety. In this ebook, we'll explore the design of AMRs, the challenges designers might face when designing them, and how Texas Instruments helps customers design next-generation AMR solutions. Mighty Guides make you stronger. Credible advice from top experts helps you make strong decisions. Strong decisions make you mighty. Reading a Mighty Guide is kind of like having your own team of experts. These authoritative and diverse guides provide a full view of a topic. They help you explore, compare, and contrast a variety of viewpoints so that you can determine what will work best for you. Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/ territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com. 4 13 Experts Discuss Autonomous Mobile Robots