Discreet automation,
designed for shared environments
HELKO is an Autonomous Mobile Robot designed for service environments, where efficiency and safety must coexist with fast-paced operations and constant human presence.
Hospitals, care homes, corporate canteens, supermarkets: HELKO automates the transport of carts, equipment and materials without disrupting daily activities. Its autonomous navigation, its NAVARCO software platform and built-in traceability enable the reliable management of critical flows — even across multiple floors and shifts.
Thanks to integration with existing IT systems (such as hospital management software, logistics platforms or WMS), HELKO becomes an operational ally to optimise supply, distribution and internal handling of sensitive materials, even in restricted-access areas.
Customised AMR applications for
Public healthcare, care homes and private clinics
- More efficient clinical logistics: faster transport, reduced waiting times between departments
- 24/7 operation across multiple floors and shifts: supports night shifts and staff shortages
- Safe interaction with people
- Reduced risk of contamination or damage to sensitive materials thanks to autonomous and traceable handling
- Improved patient experience and enhanced the technological image of the facility
- Customisable design for high-visibility environments
Public and private hospitals
- AMR-based transport of medicines, medical devices, and biological samples between departments: laboratories, pharmacies, intensive care units, and emergency rooms.
- Automated delivery of meals and consumables (e.g. linen, medication) to patient rooms.
- Movement of surgical equipment and other medical supplies between operating areas, wards, and storage zones.
- Automated delivery of reports, paperwork and electronic devices between offices and departments.
- Support for unit-dose therapy transport, integrated with automated systems (application developed for Sinteco Healthcare).
Rehabilitation centres and care homes
- Automated transport of rehabilitation equipment and patient aids (wheelchairs, walking frames, physiotherapy kits).
- Automated distribution of meals and medical or consumable supplies directly to patients’ rooms.
- Autonomous handling of smart carts, mobile cabinets or secure-access units for the transport and delivery of medical or sensitive materials.
Private clinics and high-end care facilities
- Automated room service: delivery of meals, linen and supplies to wards.
- Secure transport of hi-tech medical devices between wards and operating theatres.
- Handling of sterilised materials and pharmaceutical products.
- Tracked delivery of temperature-controlled biological samples via sensor-equipped, secure-access drawers.
Customised AMR applications for
Corporate, school and industrial catering
- Reduced delivery times between kitchen and distribution points
- Automation of cart management and service flows
- Simplified logistics of utensils, materials and consumable stocks
- Improved hygiene and food safety
- Continuous operations even during service peaks or outside normal hours
- Optimisation of internal resources and reallocation of staff to higher-value tasks between kitchen and distribution
Canteens and large-scale collective catering environments
- Transportation of carts with dishes, utensils, or materials between kitchens, plating areas, and distribution points.
- Automatic retrieval of carts with empty trays.
- Continuous replenishment of packaging, napkins, utensils, and cleaning products.
- Transport of meals in carts under controlled environmental conditions, ensuring hot or cold dishes arrive at distribution areas as quickly and safely as possible.
Inventory and materials management
- Continuous supply of consumables between warehouses and usage areas (packaging, utensils, napkins, cleaning products).
- Support in the logistical management of stocks of beverages, utensils, dishes, and other materials requiring rapid and frequent restocking.
- Movement of food supplies from the warehouse to preparation areas.
Customised AMR applications for
Hotellerie and Ho.Re.Ca. sector
- Enhancing the perceived quality of guest service
- Automation of room service: meals, linen, and courtesy items
- Reduction of staff workload, especially across multiple floors
- 24/7 operation in prestigious or high-visibility environments
- Integration with internal management and inventory systems
- Customisable AMR design for environments where aesthetics matter
AMR solutions for hospitality and guest services
- Automated delivery of meals and linen to rooms and departments.
- Transport of mobile equipment or service materials between floors.
- Logistic support for events, indoor catering, and room service.
- Automatic replenishment of courtesy products, consumables, and cleaning kits.
- Customised AMRs used as demonstrations of technological innovation in common areas.
Customised AMR applications for
Retail, supermarkets and automated warehouses
- Support for 24/7 logistics and night shifts
- Reduction of restocking times and increased shelf availability
- Automation of crate and cart transport between operational areas
- Integration with WMS and picking systems for synchronized workflows
- Optimisation of back-office logistics and waste reduction, also during night shifts and peak periods
Shelf replenishment and product handling between warehouse and picking areas
- Shelf replenishment: automated transport of products from the central warehouse to sales areas, including 24/7 operations.
- Replenishment of fresh produce aisles or products requiring specific handling (such as frozen goods) using smart carts with controlled environmental conditions.
Support for night logistics and restocking operations
- Assistance with night restocking without interfering with daytime activities.
- Movement of carts and crates between storage and picking/distribution areas.
- Optimisation of back-office logistics in distribution centres and supermarkets.
Want to automate the logistics flows in your facility?
Speak with an expert technician: we’ll analyse your layout and specific needs together to propose a customised AMR solution.
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