In this special Automation Awakenings summer edition, we take you outside to the stunning Solitude Castle in Stuttgart to unpack one of the most important — and most misunderstood — topics in logistics automation: ROI calculation for mobile robots. 📊We break down the top-down vs. bottom-up approaches, reveal hidden savings layers beyond labor cost, and share golden tips from real-world projects that can dramatically shorten your payback period.🎯 You’ll learn:- Why the top-down approach beats stopwatch timing- How to factor in safety, damage reduction & process stability- The “latent effects” that make every future project cheaper & faster- How to convince your boss or finance team with a rock-solid ROI case- Whether you’re planning your first AMR project or refining your automation strategy, this episode will help you calculate ROI the smart way.📽️ Watch now and turn your ROI into a winning argument for automation!🧭 http://automation-awakenings.com🧑‍💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automation-awakenings 🔉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRKD0tb1qOwAvECNJi4HN---

🤖 Plug & play or still a puzzle? Join us live from the Mobile Robot Mashup 2025, where eight vendors and ten different mobile robots came together under one roof - steered by MHP’s Fleet Executor via the VDA 5050 standard.We sit down with Katharina Grimm and Matthias Beiswenger from MHP, the masterminds behind this year’s Mesh-Up, to uncover:

✅ How they managed to onboard 8 vendors & 10 AGVs/AMRs in just 2.5 days

✅ The biggest technical challenges of connecting different fleets

✅ What’s still missing in VDA 5050 version 2.1

✅ Why version 3.0 is a game-changer for AMR integration

✅ Lessons learned about alignment, planning & communication in multi-vendor setups

✅ Their one wish for the VDA 5050 working group

From corridors vs. zones to bi-directional layout updates, this episode dives deep into the real-world pain points and future potential of fleet interoperability.

🎧 If you’re working with AMRs, AGVs, or fleet management software - this one’s for you.

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Why do so many automation projects fail before they even start? In this episode of Automation Awakenings, we reveal the recurring patterns and misconceptions we see across site assessments in Europe, North America, and Asia.From choosing the wrong use case (yes, truck unloading, we’re looking at you!) to partnering with the wrong supplier, lacking in-house expertise, miscalculating ROI, and finally failing to build a scalable automation strategy with proper IT integration—we’ve seen it all.Join us as we share hard-earned lessons and golden bullets to help you avoid these traps and set your automation journey on the right track. If you’re serious about scaling automation without burning time, budget, and credibility, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Listen now to learn:Why “obvious” use cases often backfireHow supplier selection can make or break your projectThe dangers of putting automation in the wrong handsWhy ROI calculations are often misleadingThe Champions League level of strategy & IT integration👉 Tune in and future-proof your automation journey!🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from the world of logistics automation!