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STATERA Library publishes AMR project management chapter on multidisciplinary development

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Chapter 23 of the STATERA Library's AMR Engineering Process and Development Manual covers project management and documentation for autonomous mobile robots. It explains that AMR projects differ from conventional software or mechanical projects because software, electronics, mechanics, perception, navigation, AI, and safety must advance together in one integrated physical system. The chapter notes that these disciplines influence one another in a loop rather than in sequence, so management should support continuous iteration. It outlines a framework starting from a clear product vision, followed by measurable project objectives with defined acceptance criteria. It also stresses disciplined scope and requirements management to control complexity, schedule uncertainty, and project risk.

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