← AGILOX OCF: The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) from AGILOX can move up-to-3,306-pound loads and lift them up to 63 inches high. The AMR uses the contours of its surroundings to navigate autonomously, automatically recognizing and avoiding obstacles. When in motion, the AGILOX OCF displays a green light on the floor in front of it to visually alert people. In addition, white lights at the bottom front and top rear on the lift mast indicate changes in direction.

→ LG CLOi CarryBot: Launched at the MODEX 2024 trade show, the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of AMRs from LG Business Solutions USA can navigate complex floor plans to move and deliver payloads in customizable configurations, with loading and unloading performed by workers. With a top speed of 2.7 miles per hour, a typical runtime of 18.5 hours, and autonomous dock charging in 6 hours, the LG CLOi CarryBot can streamline product movement and reduce physical strain on workers.

← ifollow AMR: The autonomous solution from Movu Robotics can carry payloads of up to 1.2 tons. The robot is suitable for cold storage environments; the batteries are protected from icing and condensation and can last from 8 to 10 hours on a charge time of 2 hours. ifollow AMRs can move cases, pallets, trolleys, or even two roll cages at a time.

→ Palion Lift CR1: The new AMR from Seegrid can move loads of up to 4,000 pounds, making it suitable for payloads that range from empty pallets to heavy manufacturing components. With 15 feet of effective lift height, the CR1 handles high-density storage or stacks of multiple pallets and payloads. Leveraging Seegrid’s navigation technology and safety sensors, the CR1 operates throughout dynamic environments, navigating aisles and managing buffer zones.

← Straddle AGV: Straddle AGVs from Dematic are ideal for transporting materials between production areas and warehouses, repetitive pallet movements, and product transfers from end-of-line and point-to-point warehouse routes. They have support legs that straddle loads with various fork designs and a slim body that provides a tight turning radius.

→ Vector AMR: The autonomous mobile robot from Locus Robotics supports a variety of material moves, including case- and each-picking or putaway, parts-to-line, dunnage, and point-to-point shelf/rack moves. Vector’s omnidirectional design makes it nimble in tight spaces, while carrying up to 600 pounds on fixed shelves (pictured) or by integrating with standard detachable carts. Vector is currently working alongside other Locus AMRs and human workers at sites around the world.

← Chuck AMR: With large, modular, and multi-level workspaces, Chuck is a configurable AMR available through Ocado Intelligent Automation. Used in more than 100 facilities worldwide, Chuck works collaboratively with associates to expedite daily warehouse tasks such as putaway, picking, sortation, and returns.

•  BackX: The BackX exoskeleton from Ottobock lets logistics associates move loads more easily while retaining flexibility. The exoskeleton reduces the load on the lower back by an average of 60% during lifting tasks, while allowing for a high degree of freedom of movement so that employees can perform activities such as operating forklift trucks and climbing stairs. Logistics provider DB Schenker is using the BackX model at several logistics centers.

•  German Bionic Exoskeleton: The smart exoskeleton from German Bionic provides up to 66 pounds of support per lifting movement. The exoskeleton can be integrated into companies’ digital workflows through the German Bionic IO platform, which displays their safety and ergonomic data.

•  Honeywell CW45: The CW45 wearable computer from Honeywell offers a low-profile, 4.7-inch HD display and comes with accessories. Built on Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform, the device improves productivity by ergonomically presenting the workflow information at the point of activity and integrating the tools needed for warehouse workers to perform the job at hand.

•  HeroWear Apex 2: HeroWear’s back-assist exosuit helps warehouse workers perform demanding movements such as lifting and sustained or repeated bending, without restricting freedom of movement. The Apex 2 weighs less than 3 pounds and can take 75 pounds of strain off a typical worker’s back with every lift. It reduces muscle strain and fatigue by up to 40% without motors or batteries.

•  LYDIA Voice App: Available on Android devices, EPG’s LYDIA Voice is a pick-by-voice solution with multi-language recognition. Requiring no voice template training, LYDIA Voice is 100% voice-controlled, which means the user does not have to pick up or hold the device in warehouse picking operations. An expanded demo app is now available free of charge from the Google Play store.

•  ProGlove Scanner: ProGlove’s wearable barcode scanners can now be integrated with ResGreen’s BotWay software and LilBuddy autonomous mobile robot (AMR). After a worker scans a product or load, it can be moved to its next destination by LilBuddy to minimize walking and reduce monotonous tasks for workers. ResGreen’s LilBuddy AMR can move loads up to 220 pounds without tape, reflectors, or tags.

•  MATE-XT Exoskeleton: The MATE-XT wearable exoskeleton from Comau replicates shoulder movements, helping warehouse employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility or adding bulk. The exoskeleton can be adjusted to fit different body types and provide the required level of assistance based on the worker or the job at hand. Manufacturer John Deere recently deployed the solution in its parts logistics operations.

• Wildeck Delta VRC: The Delta Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) from Wildeck moves materials from one elevation to another safely and reliably. It can transfer materials to a mezzanine, rack storage system with catwalks, or an upper floor level. Featuring a side-mount motor for easier maintenance, it has no overhead mechanicals, allowing for a lower ceiling clearance.
• Geek+ RoboShuttle 8: Able to handle a variety of totes, cartons, or boxes, the RoboShuttle 8 from Geek+ is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system that enables super-dense storage and can reach shelves as high as 26 feet. With payloads up to 529 pounds, the goods-to-person system supports micro-fulfillment. Equipped with a depth camera and other sensors, it uses QR code-based navigation to move around a facility.
• Qimarox Pallet Lift ProRunner MK10: This heavy-duty vertical conveyor lifter from Qimarox can handle loads up to 4,400 pounds and can be used for pallets, racks, large cartons for appliances, vertical farming trays, and other heavy loads. Conveyor manufacturer Ultimation—which recently became part of the Qimarox System Partner network for the Americas—offers the Qimarox ProRunner MK10 lifter to move heavy loads that would otherwise require the design and build of a custom automation solution.
• MHS HC-Loop Double Cell: The HC-Loop Double Cell cross-belt sorter from MHS is designed to sort both small and large items with up to 99.99% accuracy, offering a throughput of up to 4,500 packages per hour. It uses sections of two cross-belt cells that can either work simultaneously to handle a single large item or independently to handle two smaller items such as flyers, polybags, and shoe boxes.
• Yale Three-Wheel Stand-Up Forklift: Featuring a tight turning radius, the three-wheel stand-up electric lift truck from Yale is engineered to efficiently move products in and out of tight spaces in warehousing and retail environments, such as loading bays. Its design provides more usable floor space and eliminates up to 65% of shock and vibration transmitted to the operator, helping to reduce fatigue and boost productivity.
• LightSort Gaylord Rack: The new automation solution from Engineering Innovation is ideal for large-scale sorting and delivery operations such as parcel returns or high-quantity intake sorting. It can sort to a variety of large containers, including gaylords and other pallet-sized options. Utilizing the LightSort Technology platform, the system can integrate into existing business logic and is powered by a touchscreen controller.
• Hyster Narrow Aisle Reach Truck: The Hyster reach truck is designed for high-density warehousing operations, offering a 3,000-4,500-pound capacity range and deep reach capabilities. The mast opening and lowered reach mechanism provide forward visibility through the mast of the forks and load when picking at height. This design also helps improve aisle visibility while traveling forward.
• Tompkins tSort3D: The new modular system from Tompkins Robotics is suited for e-commerce fulfillment and other fulfillment flows such as store replenishment and reverse logistics. The system can scale to accommodate sites as small as the backroom of a retail store and up to large distribution centers. To provide real-time updates to an operator, the system can continuously track items, orders, and order status.
• Interroll Light Conveyor Platform (LCP): The new plug-and-play conveyor platform from Interroll enables enterprises to implement scalable belt conveyor sections in order to meet automation requirements for material flow. The modular system can be planned and assembled using Interroll’s Layouter tool on a PC. The LCP is designed to transport smaller conveyed goods, as well as boxes or polybags.

• Kinetic Reflex: The wearable Kinetic Reflex device reduces the incidence of workplace injuries by automatically detecting unsafe postures and providing workers with real-time feedback whenever a high-risk motion occurs. Over time, workers can use Reflex to improve their biomechanics, resulting in fewer injuries. Safety managers can view risk data in the Kinetic dashboard.
• Zebra WS50: The new WS50 is Zebra’s first all-in-one Android-based wearable computer, offering data capture capabilities and an integrated speaker and microphone. It includes a small display, WiFi, and an imager or camera, supporting hands-free workflows, such as picking, sorting, loading, and put away. The WS50 wearable computer offers the option of three different wearable styles including back of the hand, wrist, or on the fingers.
• Handheld SP500X: The new Handheld SP500X ScanPrinter is designed to streamline package handling. Using the mobile scan-and-print device, workers can scan barcodes, send the information and receive instructions via WiFi, and print directly on packages in seconds. Lightweight and low-profile, the device can handle high volumes and varying package sizes.
• ProGlove LEO: At 1.23 ounces, ProGlove’s LEO is a hands-free barcode scanner that handles up to 4,000 scans per battery charge and loads within one hour. LEO (which stands for lightweight, expenses eliminated, over-the-air updates) can process 1D and 2D barcodes between a range of 6 inches to 2.3 feet and can connect to Insight, ProGlove’s industry analytics solution.
• StrongArm Flex: The clip-on IoT wearable device from StrongArm provides real-time feedback to help keep warehouse workers safer. Flex features light, sound, and haptic (vibration) alerts to let workers know how they are doing in real time to reduce ergonomic strain and musculoskeletal injuries. As part of the SafeWork system, the sensor also collects data that provides insights to supervisors.

• Jungheinrich EKS 215a: A compact automated guided vehicle (AGV), the EKS 215a can be used for mixed operations with manual trucks and pedestrians in warehouses. Featuring lithium-ion technology that enables 24/7 operation, sensors for safety, and a laser-guided navigation system for accuracy, the EKS 215a automated pallet stacker can be integrated into existing IT and software.
• PopPick: Geek+’s goods-to-person solution can increase picking efficiency to up to 650 totes per hour, improving warehouse storage density by 50%. Geek+ picking robots carry movable shelves to workstations where PopPick’s intelligent robot arms retrieve totes or boxes from the shelves and place them in two picking points for operators. PopPick incorporates order forecasts to automatically adjust tote locations within the inventory rack to optimize picking efficiency.
• Seegrid Palion Lift AMR: The Palion Lift utilizes Seegrid IQ, a proprietary autonomy technology, to automate material movement to and from storage, staging areas, and workcells. Seegrid’s navigation technology uses cameras, algorithms, and machine learning to navigate in dynamic environments alongside human coworkers. The solution provides end-to-end task automation for low lift processes, transporting payloads up to 3,500 pounds and placing them at heights of up to 6 feet.
• Vecna Counterbalanced Fork Truck: This autonomous mobile robot (AMR) from Vecna Robotics offers vertical lift of up to 72 inches to help warehouses move a wide range of payloads and pallet types and lift inventory to and from equipment. The intelligent pallet-handling solution works alongside other materials handling vehicles and human workers to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Magazino SOTO: The mobile robot SOTO from Magazino automates material supply between the warehouse and the assembly line, transporting small load carriers or totes autonomously. The SOTO robot can pick up load carriers of different sizes and deliver them to flow racks at different heights, rotating them 90° to 180° as needed. Equipped with sensors, 3D cameras, and the ACROS.AI operating system, SOTO can perceive its environment, react to changes, and learn from experience.

• Sherpa Mobile Robotics System: These collaborative robots eliminate downtime by incorporating Wiferion’s etaLINK 3000 series inductive loading systems, which enable in-process charging. When the robot drives to the charging station, no matter from which direction, the charging process starts automatically. The systems are designed for multiple logistics functions, from materials handling to sorting and picking e-commerce goods.
• Toyota Order Picker: With a 3,000-pound lifting capacity, this system from Toyota Material Handling addresses the challenges of high-reaching warehouses. With lift heights up to 390 inches and cushioned mast staging, it helps operators comfortably reach tall racks for order picking. Utilizing wire guidance and double rail guidance systems, the order picker maneuvers narrow aisles in warehouses with minimized rack impact during case picking.
• Auto Shelf: By integrating a robot into every shelf, Prime Robotics’ system accelerates pick speeds in warehouses. The solution eliminates the time that traditional autonomous mobile robotics systems spend picking up and moving shelves: All shelves move and bring products to the pick stations, eliminating human error and improving inventory accuracy.
• Picavi Pick-by-Vision: The solution, which utilizes smart glasses, recently integrated push notifications to allow warehouse staff in the control room to communicate directly with individual workers or a team of workers, regardless of their location in the warehouse. The system features two methods of communication: In addition to sending text messages, the microphone in the smart glasses can be used to send voice messages.
• Robotic Store Replenishment (RSR): This robotic picking solution from Berkshire Grey is modular, letting retailers scale the number of orders fulfilled simultaneously into the thousands and the number of items picked per week into the millions. It also enables efficient autonomous picking of smaller inventory quantities. The RSR solution is integrated into standard distribution processes with the robotic systems working side-by-side with manual break pack operations.