Structural solutions for macro-management of logistics of emergency medical care medicines using a robotic warehouse

The paper is devoted to the pressing issue of automating the logistics processes of emergency medical services (EMS). The present macro-management structure of EMS logistics is examined. Deficiencies and current problems are highlighted. It is considered advisable to start the solution from automating the central EMS warehouses in the region. During the analysis, quantitative parameters and warehouse functionalities were identified. An analysis of current solutions revealed the impracticality of effectively using off-the-shelf developments. It is proposed to implement an original development, and the tasks for initiating work on it have been set. In solving these tasks, an improved EMS logistics management structure for the region has been proposed, including an automated specialized warehouse. Its architecture is presented as a hardware-software solution with distribution of business processes and functions across levels. A storage organization methodology is proposed, enabling the implementation of a warehouse with the specified parameters. Algorithms for executing key processes such as automatic loading and unloading are provided. To maximize warehouse utilization, models are presented to determine dimensional parameters and the capacity of the racking group. Models are also provided to determine and minimize the execution time of basic automatic warehouse procedures. This mathematical apparatus is to be used in designing and automating warehouses built according to the proposed methodology. Its application demonstrated that even with a non-optimized motion scheme for actuating mechanisms (which is not recommended for an operational solution), the technical requirements for the drive units of the robotic system are easily achievable with minimal costs. Based on the results of the work performed, we decided to proceed to the next stage: creating a prototype.

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