Pudu PUDU T300 Conveyor-D (PUDU T300 Conveyor-D)

Pudu PUDU T300 Conveyor-D (PUDU T300 Conveyor-D)

In most market descriptions, “Conveyor-D” refers to the double-layer conveyor build (two roller decks), intended to improve throughput by carrying and transferring more items per trip than single-layer conveyor variants.

Conveyor-equipped AMRs are commonly deployed as “mobile conveyor segments” that dock to stations, align precisely, and transfer standardized totes, cartons, and trays to fixed conveyors or staging fixtures. The T300 Conveyor family is positioned to integrate with automated conveyor lines and material-handling systems while retaining the flexibility of SLAM navigation for reconfigurable factory and warehouse layouts.

Design and Features

Double-layer roller architecture for higher throughput

The key distinguishing feature of Conveyor-D is its double-layer roller structure, which increases the robot’s transfer capacity and reduces cycle time in high-volume routes. Product literature for the T300 conveyor platform describes an expansion from single-layer capacity to double-layer rollers for higher total load, explicitly framing the double-layer format as a capacity and efficiency upgrade.

In practical terms, double-layer designs are used when a facility needs to:

• move more totes/cartons per mission,

• reduce congestion from frequent robot trips,

• or support “upstream + downstream” transfer patterns in one run (e.g., deliver full totes while returning empties).

Self-powered rollers for automated transfer

Pudu describes the T300 conveyor accessory as a self-powered roller system designed to integrate with automated conveyor lines and other material-handling equipment. This allows the robot to perform the handoff step mechanically rather than relying on staff to lift or place items.

Docking precision and station alignment

Reliable roller-to-roller transfer depends on docking accuracy. Public specifications for the T300 conveyor module cite docking accuracy figures of ±10 mm and an angular tolerance of ±1°, which are typical targets for minimizing jams and misalignment during automated transfers.

Adjustable conveyor geometry

Published specs describe adjustable conveyor parameters designed to match different station standards:

• Transfer length: up to 650 mm

• Conveyor width: adjustable from 120 mm to 540 mm

• Working surface height: adjustable from 305 mm to 1100 mm

• Roller direction adjustment: to support multi-angle docking orientations

These adjustments matter because factories often have multiple station types (packing benches, inspection stands, conveyor endpoints) that cannot always be standardized to a single height and width.

Technology and Specifications

Base platform: PUDU T300 industrial AMR

Conveyor-D uses the T300 base platform, which is marketed as:

• using VSLAM + LiDAR SLAM navigation,

• designed for industrial environments with quick map updates,

• and built around a safety concept aligned with ISO 3691-4.

Conveyor-D capacity and payload (double-layer)

In published conveyor documentation, the T300 conveyor system is described as:

• 80 kg per layer capacity in the conveyor category,

• expandable to 160 kg total in the double-layer format.

This “per layer” specification is important: conveyor capacity is often constrained by the roller assembly and station transfer dynamics rather than the maximum payload of the underlying base platform in other configurations.

Runtime, charging, and duty cycles

The conveyor documentation provides duty-cycle figures for both single- and double-layer configurations. For the double-layer variant (Conveyor-D), published figures include:

• Run-time (no load): 10 hours

• Run-time (full load): 8 hours

• Charging time: 2 hours (0–90%)

• Maximum speed: 1.2 m/s

Actual run-time depends on route length, docking frequency, speed limits, and stop-and-go traffic, but these published values are used for early fleet sizing and shift coverage planning.

Dimensions, weight, and clearance

The double-layer conveyor configuration is heavier than the base T300 due to the additional conveyor structure. The conveyor documentation lists:

• Robot weight (double-layer): 180 kg

• Passage width (listed for conveyor configurations): 75 cm

• Robot dimensions (examples): 835 × 665 × 1350 mm (front/rear) or 835 × 650 × 1350 mm (left/right), reflecting configuration orientation.

Because conveyor builds can widen the robot envelope compared with non-conveyor T300 configurations, aisle validation typically includes not only robot width but also turning clearance at station approaches.

Integration and automation interfaces

Pudu’s official accessory description frames the conveyor as a system designed to integrate with automated material handling, and industrial deployments commonly use station-level automation (e.g., PLC-controlled conveyors, sensors, and interlocks) to coordinate when the robot may transfer. Pudu also promotes broader integration options through its platform tooling and “open platform” approach for deeper system integration and remote management.

Applications and Use Cases

Conveyor line bridging in reconfigurable layouts

A primary use case is bridging gaps between conveyor endpoints—moving cartons/totes between two conveyor lines without installing permanent conveyor infrastructure. Conveyor-D is typically selected when volume is high enough that single-layer throughput becomes limiting.

Station-to-station transfer in automated manufacturing

Conveyor-equipped AMRs are frequently used in cell-based manufacturing, where workcells need frequent inbound material delivery and outbound WIP transfer. Double-layer capacity supports higher cadence for material feeding, especially when stations are distributed across large floor plans.

Warehouse and packing lane replenishment

Warehouses may deploy conveyor AMRs to shuttle cartons between picking consolidation points and packing lanes. The benefit is strongest when station fixtures are standardized for roller transfer and the facility wants predictable flow without dedicating staff to transport duties.

Mixed human–automation workflows

Conveyor-D is also used in hybrid processes where some points are fully automated (robot docks to conveyor) while other points remain human-handled (robot docks to a bench). Height and width adjustability support this mixed infrastructure environment.

Advantages / Benefits

Higher throughput per trip than single-layer conveyor AMRs

The double-layer design is explicitly positioned to increase total transport capacity to 160 kg (two layers) versus single-layer builds. This can reduce fleet size requirements, lower congestion, and improve cycle time for high-volume routes.

Reduced manual handling and improved ergonomics

Automated roller transfer reduces repetitive lifting and hand-carrying, particularly in workflows involving medium-weight totes and cartons. Facilities often evaluate conveyor AMRs specifically to reduce ergonomic risk in repetitive material feeding.

Flexible automation without permanent conveyor construction

Conveyor-D can deliver conveyor-like automation benefits while keeping routes reconfigurable through SLAM navigation—useful when production lines and staging zones change regularly.

Precision docking for reliable station integration

Published docking tolerances (±10 mm and ±1°) support repeatable alignment and more reliable transfers, which is essential for reducing exceptions that require human intervention.

FAQ 

What is the PUDU T300 Conveyor-D?

PUDU T300 Conveyor-D is the double-layer conveyor configuration of the PUDU T300 industrial AMR, designed to transport and automatically transfer items using a self-powered roller system.

How does the PUDU T300 Conveyor-D work?

The robot navigates using SLAM-based mapping and docks to transfer stations with published precision (about ±10 mm and ±1°). It then uses onboard rollers to move totes/cartons on or off the robot for automated station-to-station logistics.

Why is the PUDU T300 Conveyor-D important?

It reduces manual handling and increases throughput in factories and warehouses by combining mobile transport with automated roller transfer, enabling reconfigurable conveyor-like automation without fixed infrastructure everywhere.

What are the benefits of the PUDU T300 Conveyor-D?

Commonly cited benefits include double-layer capacity up to 160 kg, long duty cycles (published 10 h no-load / 8 h full-load), fast charging (0–90% in ~2 h), and precise docking for reliable automated transfers.

Summary

The PUDU T300 Conveyor-D is the double-layer conveyor configuration of Pudu’s T300 industrial AMR platform, designed to combine autonomous transport with self-powered roller transfer for high-efficiency station-to-station logistics. With published characteristics such as 160 kg total capacity (double-layer), ±10 mm docking accuracy, and multi-hour runtime with fast charging, Conveyor-D is positioned for factories and warehouses that want conveyor-like automation while retaining route flexibility through SLAM navigation and modular deployment.