Robotic Mobile Fulfillment System: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The Robotic Mobile Fulfillment System (RMFS) is a method for handling products, in which a Line Follower Robot (LFR) transports products to a human workstation for packing. In this systematic review, we delve into the current state of RMFS research using data sourced from Scopus. After a comprehensive search, we found 264 manuscripts, which we filtered to 76 relevant articles. Our analysis covers several variables, from basic metadata to manuscript impact and specific conditions the authors consider. We discovered that there needs to be more focus on the pod allocation problem, despite its potential, with the majority of the emphasis on LFR displacement. We created a detailed diagram that outlines the essential elements and subproblems associated with RMFS. As the interest in RMFS continues growing, our study provides crucial insights and direction for future research efforts.

Keywords

• Automated warehouses
• e-commerce
• Kiva system
• RMFS
• robotic mobile fulfillment system