BRIN Develops CARRIE, Autonomous Robot for Heavy Goods Delivery

BRIN introduces CARRIE. (Photo: BRIN) 

JAKARTA - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) introduced CARRIE, an autonomous delivery robot. This technology is specifically designed to reduce safety risks in difficult work areas.

This robot was developed by the Center for Intelligent Mechatronics Research (PRMC) of BRIN to face challenges in dangerous work areas. CARRIE is able to traverse uneven road surfaces, sloping fields, to mounds that usually hinder ordinary robots.

"This is aimed at increasing operational efficiency, reducing human workload, and improving work safety," said Roni Permana Saputra, Research Associate at PRMC BRIN, quoted on Friday, January 23.

Unlike old robotic systems that must follow a fixed path on the floor, CARRIE works without relying on a physical guide. With this ability, the robot can adjust the route independently if there are changes in the layout in the production area.

The robot is supported by a LiDAR sensor to detect obstacles in real-time. The path planning algorithm embedded in it can determine the most efficient route based on a dynamic environment map.

Roni explained that CARRIE is designed to work side by side with humans and other automation systems. According to him, "The advantage of CARRIE lies in its ability to adapt to a dynamic industrial environment without relying on physical paths."

Currently, a series of trials have been carried out at various facilities owned by BRIN and the results are claimed to be satisfactory. This robot is expected to be ready to enter the expansion phase to support the manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors in Indonesia.