Intelligent automation,
designed for daily work
HELKO is an Autonomous Mobile Robot engineered for complex and dynamic industrial environments.
From machine shops to assembly lines, from HVAC systems to electronics manufacturing, HELKO automates the indoor movement of carts and semi-finished products, adapting to any layout.
With its patented towing system, advanced autonomous navigation, and the NAVARCO software platform, HELKO becomes an intelligent link between departments, improving operational efficiency without invasive changes to the existing environment.
Our AMR solutions support dynamic, just-in-time logistical planning of production flows through software integration with existing company systems (MES, ERP, WMS), optimising procurement and internal material distribution.
Customised AMR applications for
Precision engineering and CNC machining
- Efficient management of small, high-value batches
- Reduction of waiting times between stations
- Traceability of production flows
- Support for Lean and flexible manufacturing
Mechanical machining workshops (turning, milling, EDM)
- Chip removal through the automatic transport of containers.
- Transport of workpieces between machine tools, washing stations, heat treatments, and quality control (metrology).
- Automatic handling of metal drawers, rigid containers, or dedicated containers between warehouse and production area.
Micro-mechanics and precision turning
- Continuous management of small batches, with automatic tracking and reduction of human errors in handling.
- Support for island production flows, even in confined spaces thanks to the customisation options of Helko AMRs.
Automotive: production of valves, headlights, safety-critical components
- Transport of semi-finished and finished parts between departments (machining, washing, assembly, final testing), also across multiple shifts with mission scheduling.
- Feeding assembly cells with kitting carts or job-specific semi-finished parts.
Aerospace and Defence components
- Traceable handling of critical parts and associated documentation between departments.
- Transport in secure or multi-level environments, integrable with company systems for access control and verification.
Customised AMR applications for
Electronic component manufacturing
- Precise and traceable handling of small, high-value batches
- Reduction of downtime between production phases
- Support for Lean and just-in-time production methods
PCB Assembly
- Transport of trays, racks, or ESD-safe containers between SMT lines, AOI, functional testing, and final inspection.
- Distribution of materials and picking from automated warehouses to SMT line pick points.
Production of custom modules and boards for automation, medical, and railway sectors
- Handling of high-value semi-finished products between various cells (manual assembly, resin coating, testing).
- Transport of carts with pre-assembled kits for small batch orders (electronic kitting).
Supply of miniaturised connectors and passive or active components
- Transport of standard containers between assembly lines and warehouses, or to automated packaging systems.
- Line feeding by HELKO with carts carrying reels, blisters, coils, or components.
Manufacturing companies with cleanrooms or controlled environments
- Automated handling between controlled contamination areas without affecting hygiene. HELKO can also be customised with washable or cleanroom-compliant coatings.
- Shuttle operations between production, testing labs, or logistics areas in multi-level facilities.
Customised AMR applications for
Industrial assembly
HVAC, appliances, medical devices, and other equipment
- Automated transport of large components
- Safe and traceable handling of delicate and high-value parts
- Optimisation of indoor logistics for long production cycles and large products
- Improved ergonomics for operators and reduced downtime
- Modular flow management with High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) logic to reduce bottlenecks
Production lines for the HVAC sector
- Transport of workstations or individual frames between work phases: wiring, fan installation, functional testing, packaging, etc.
- Handling of metal frames, shells, or other bulky components to carpentry, painting, and assembly areas.
- Automatic replenishment of materials from the central warehouse to the line: motors, fans, electronic boards…
- Automated kitting of electronic or hydraulic components on specific carts (compressors, fans, circuit boards, heat exchangers) to assembly islands.
- Automatic transport of plastic and metal scrap or consumables to designated disposal areas.
Industrial oven manufacturing for the catering sector
- Transport of bulky components (e.g., doors, cooking chambers) between pre-assembly stations and the main line.
- Automatic kitting for assembly islands, collecting all parts needed for assembly on a cart.
- Movement of semi-assembled units to testing and quality control areas.
Professional dishwasher assembly
- Distribution of outer panels and internal baskets to assembly stations.
- Automatic kitting for assembly islands, gathering all necessary parts on carts.
- Transport of assembled units to testing stations for leak and functionality tests.
Commercial refrigerator manufacturing
- Automatic kitting for assembly islands, gathering all necessary parts on carts.
- Handling of doors and closure systems from storage areas to assembly lines.
- Transport of completed refrigerators to packing and shipping areas.
Industrial laundry equipment assembly
- Transport of components and motors between various assembly stations.
- Movement of finished machines to testing areas and then to the shipping warehouse.
Production lines for Life Sciences and Medical sector
- AMR handling of miniaturised components between different assembly phases, with full batch traceability.
- Transport of finished products under controlled environmental conditions to packing areas.
Manufacturing of home monitoring devices
- Transport of sensitive electronic components between storage and assembly lines.
- Automated handling of pre-assembled devices to calibration and functional testing stations, avoiding contamination and damage risks.
Assembly of portable diagnostic equipment
- Automatic kitting for assembly islands, collecting all parts needed on carts.
- Transport of completed units to sterilisation and packaging areas without contamination or damage risks.
- Automated distribution of modular parts to assembly stations in cleanroom environments.
Customised AMR applications for
Chemical, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical sector
- Automatic transport in controlled environments for small, high-value batches
- Compliance with GMP regulations
- Precision and traceability ensured through software integration between the AMR fleet and the production management system
- Optimised logistics management for frequent line changes
AMRs for logistics handling in sterile environments and cleanrooms
- Automated transport of materials between weighing, mixing, packaging, and QC departments.
- Automated and tracked transport of documents, sample batches, or materials between controlled environments.
- AMR handling in multi-level facilities, sterile rooms, ATEX zones, or other complex layouts with access control.
Cosmetic and industrial perfumery industry
- Automated kitting of packaging (bottles, dispensers, boxes, cartons) for filling lines.
- Controlled transport of delicate semi-finished products (emulsions, fragrances, perfume bases) between production and packaging.
- AMR connection between cleanrooms and logistics areas.
Customised AMR applications for
Sports equipment manufacturing
- Autonomous handling of medium and large-sized components
- Agile management of production flows for on-demand customisation
- Optimisation of assembly lines to enhance productivity
Bicycle and cycling components manufacturing
- Transport of frames, wheels, and other components between assembly stations (e.g., handlebar, saddle, gear assembly, etc.).
- Movement of semi-assembled bicycles between assembly lines, testing, and final inspection.
- Transport of completed units to packing areas for shipment to end customers.
Manufacture and assembly of fitness and leisure products
- Handling of semi-finished parts and carts loaded with materials (carbon fibre, reinforced plastic, etc.) between assembly stations and quality control.
- Transport of modular components and small semi-finished products between assembly lines and final assembly.
- Movement of finished equipment to functional testing points and subsequent packaging.
Customised AMR applications for
Production of furniture accessories and furnishings
- Support for High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) production
- Flexibility in indoor logistics
- Optimisation of logistics flows to increase productivity
- Reduced handling times of parts between departments
- Safe handling of small and complex components
Production of drawer slides and hinges for furniture
- AMR-based transport of small parts, slides, and hinges between production stages: machining, painting, assembly, etc.
- Movement of assembled or pre-assembled components to packaging or storage areas.
Supply of handles and accessories for furniture
- Distribution of handles, knobs, and other accessories between assembly areas and packaging lines.
- Transport of items to quality control or post-processing stations (e.g. engraving or special coatings).
Production of locking systems and locks
- Transport of semi-finished components for locks and closure systems between assembly and testing stages: internal mechanisms, keys, slides, etc.
- Movement of assembly kits for small and customised batches (automated kitting).
Modular furniture and related components and accessories
- Transport of modules and accessories between furniture assembly lines and final packaging or storage stages.
- Distribution of materials for made-to-order furniture assembly, from kitting to final assembly.
Customised AMR applications for
Plastic moulding and technical material components
- Automated press feeding and shuttling between moulding and assembly areas
- Automatic material supply and improved management of inventory and scrap
- Reduced downtime between production phases
- Optimised internal logistics for fragile components
- Integration with production control systems and logic
Plastic moulding for Automotive
- Automated removal of scraps and offcuts.
- Transport of semi-finished parts (e.g. interior panels, bumpers, electronic components) between moulding presses and assembly stations.
- Movement of thermoplastic parts between moulding and quality control stations, e.g. for thermal and mechanical resistance testing.
Plastic moulding for consumer electronics
- Distribution of plastic components between the moulding area and device assembly lines.
- Transport of finished parts to packaging and shipping areas.
Production of plastic items and disposable devices for the medical sector
- Movement of delicate and small components (such as bottles, containers, medical accessories) between moulding stations and sterilisation/packaging areas.
- Automated transport of semi-assembled parts to final assembly stations, enabling optimal inventory management.
- Automated removal of scraps and offcuts.
Plastic packaging moulding: jars, containers, bottles, caps
- Transport of moulded and shaped parts between presses and assembly lines for packaging or customisation.
- Press feeding for plastic moulding through optimised container and bin flow management between the production line and storage area.
Customised AMR applications for
Fashion, Accessories, Luxury and Lifestyle manufacturing
- Optimisation of production spaces and workflows
- Increased efficiency in High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) environments
- Safe and traceable handling of delicate and high-value materials
- Improved inventory management and internal logistics
- Customisable AMR design for environments where aesthetics matter
Production of footwear (Classic, Sports and Haute Couture)
- Transport of lightweight and delicate components (leathers, soles, laces, insoles) between production phases such as material processing, stitching and assembly.
- Replacement of traditional conveyor systems with AMRs to automate the movement of semi-finished or finished shoes between finishing, quality control and packaging areas.
- Automated handling of customised shoes (tailor-made models or small production batches) between assembly stations, reducing the risk of damage from manual handling.
Production of bags, belts and fashion accessories
- Transport of carts carrying fabrics, leather, buckles, metal accessories and other materials between assembly stations for the creation of handbags, belts, wallets and other fashion items.
- Automated movement of finished goods from assembly lines to packaging areas to preserve the integrity of delicate materials.
- Transport of finished parts to quality control and final packaging stages.
Jewellery and Luxury Goods sector
- Automated handling of delicate and small-sized components between production and packaging stations.
- Controlled distribution of precious materials in small batches, integrated with MES software to ensure traceability of production orders.
Eyewear production
- Autonomous transport of semi-finished parts (e.g. raw frames, cut lenses) between mechanical processing, painting, tumbling, screen printing, quality control and final assembly.
- Customised kitting of components (temples, frames, screws, lenses) transported via AMRs to manual or semi-automated assembly stations.
- Integration between ERP and AMR system for dynamic planning of internal logistics, prioritising urgent orders.
- AMR-enabled connection between departments on different floors, including the use of lifts or dedicated pathways.
- Custom-designed AMRs, used to demonstrate technological innovation in showrooms and HQs of leading eyewear fashion brands.
Customised AMR applications for
Food & Beverage industry
- Autonomous transport of small batches in controlled-contamination environments, cleanrooms and sterile areas
- Automated logistics in low-temperature environments
- Full batch traceability
- Faster changeovers thanks to dynamic indoor logistics
Food and Beverage manufacturing
- Transport of pallets and roll containers between packaging lines, end-of-line areas, warehouse and shipping zones.
- Automated movement between packaging lines and storage areas to supply lines with materials such as labels, packaging, caps and secondary ingredients.
- Integration of AMR systems with HACCP protocols, thanks to sanitizable robot surfaces.
- Automated transport operations in noisy, humid or temperature-controlled environments to relieve workers from repetitive or physically demanding tasks — such as supplying ovens and cold rooms
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