Trailer Truck Loading, Unloading

VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading solution – featuring the newly unveiled VNST20 PRO AGV robotics – to a European audience at LogiMAT 2024, the international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart, Germany. The European premiere of the pioneering solution from the materials handling robotics specialist saw demonstrations of how it is capable of loading and unloading trailer trucks in just 45 minutes.

VisionNav’s high performance autonomous forklift VNST20 PRO combines an advanced Robot Control System (RCS) for fleet scheduling and 3D LiDAR SLAM positioning technology for market-leading accuracy. The VNST20 PRO has been designed specifically for floor handling and now enables us to load and unload trailers.

At LogiMAT 2024, VisionNav’s stand featured an immersive display allowing a technologically advanced exploration of the capabilities of VNST20 PRO, which marks an evolutionary step in the development of trailer truck loading and unloading.

Powerful 3D perception, state-of-the-art mapping, and market-leading accuracy

Fitted with a powerful RCS which utilizes state-of-the-art 3D perception, mapping, localization, and routing technologies, the VNST20 PRO generates efficient loading and unloading strategies.

Featuring 3D LiDAR SLAM positioning, the dedicated, proprietary system delivers increased space utilization, high scenario adaptation, high compatibility, and reliable solution redundancy to provide fast, safe, and efficient cargo handling.

Available in Europe from 2025, the VNST20 PRO can adapt to diverse trucks, goods, and environments, utilizing self-adaptive perception for diversified environments and dynamic mapping for dynamic routing in container. It is compatible with a wide range of trucks in Europe and North America, and can be tailored to a variety of pallets, including EPAL and CHEP. VNST20 PRO is easily switched into manual mode to prevent operational delays.

Key features of VisionNav’s VNST20 PRO:

– Rated load capacity of 2000 kg
– Minimum turning radius of 1,431 mm
– 3D LiDAR SLAM Technology

Enhancing work efficiency and safety, the VNST20 PRO represents the pinnacle of AGV robotics, transforming cargo handling by enabling rapid loading or unloading of trailer trucks in just 45 minutes. This groundbreaking approach revolutionizes traditional methods of trailer truck operations.

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Robotics Automation Company Launches

Autrix, a new robotic automation company, launched this month with the mission of making automation accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Formed from leaders in the robotics space and talent from automation companies, Autrix aims to enable SMEs to compete globally through increased efficiency, productivity and innovation.

Autrix provides end-to-end automation services, from initial conversations about automation potential to installation and ongoing optimisation of automated systems. With a strong software focus, Autrix offers strategic guidance to help businesses determine how and where to implement automation to best support their growth.

“SMEs are the backbone of the UK economy, yet many struggle to keep up with larger competitors that have already invested heavily in automation,” said Joe Daft, Managing Director and Founder of Autrix. “We started Autrix to give these smaller players a fighting chance, with automation solutions tailored to their needs and budgets along with the expertise to help them benefit as much as possible.”

The leadership team at Autrix brings decades of experience in delivering solutions within the SME space. By exclusively focusing on SMEs, Autrix can offer customised and cost-effective automation services that allow these companies to achieve quick wins, foster innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

“Automation is key to the future of manufacturing and business in general, but the resources required have put it out of reach for most SMEs until now,” said Ian Shay, Co-Founder of Autrix and Director of L&S Engineers. “With Autrix, SMEs across the UK finally have an automation partner invested in their success”.

With locations strategically located throughout the UK, Autrix is well positioned to serve SMEs nationwide. In Birmingham, Autrix operates a live automated warehouse and service centre where technology partners can demonstrate solutions. The Lincoln office focuses on designing custom automation systems and software to meet specific customer needs. Autrix works with best-of-breed technology partners including Hikrobot, VisionNav and ProGlove to provide SMEs with automated mobile robots (AMRs), robotic arms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), smart gloves and more.

By bundling technologies from multiple vendors, Autrix can provide SMEs with integrated automation systems from single robotic solutions to large deployments of 50+ AMRs tailored to their needs at a lower cost than purchasing from individual technology providers.

Autrix’s dedication to democratising automation for SMEs through their tailored solutions, strategic guidance, and commitment to success positions itself as a valuable partner for SMEs seeking to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market. Autrix is set to empower SMEs with the knowledge, confidence and tools they need to embrace automation and unlock their full potential.

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