ForwardX Robotics has introduced two new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the Flex 300-SCB Mini and Flex 300-L Mini. Aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, these robots are designed to navigate narrow, one-way aisles while carrying significant payloads. The launch follows the company’s recent recognition for innovation and its strategic partnership for global expansion.
New Models Unveiled
To address the challenge of operating in confined spaces, ForwardX Robotics has developed the Flex 300-SCB Mini and Flex 300-L Mini. Both models support a maximum payload of 300 kg and can navigate aisles as narrow as 800-1000 mm. The Flex 300-SCB Mini incorporates a structural shelving unit, an HMI, and a barcode scanner, with a height of 1400 mm. In contrast, the Flex 300-L Mini serves as a mobile base platform with a height of 295 mm.
Advanced Safety Features
Equipped with three lidar sensors and vision-based SLAM technology, both AMRs provide 360-degree obstacle recognition and avoidance. This is intended to ensure a safe working environment and efficient navigation. Additionally, the Flex 300-SCB Mini offers an optional printer for receipts and a barcode scanner for real-time order updates, enhancing order-picking efficiency.
Strategic Expansion
ForwardX Robotics, a major player in the Asian market for goods-to-person mobile robots, recently announced a partnership with VOYATZOGLOU Group to act as its official distributor in Greece and Romania. This move is part of ForwardX’s broader strategy to expand its global reach. VOYATZOGLOU will leverage its extensive expertise in retail and warehouse equipment to facilitate the adoption of ForwardX’s advanced robotics solutions.
Earlier announcements highlighted ForwardX Robotics’ progress in 5G AMR deployment, which earned the company a 2022 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award. Compared to past models, these new robots focus on narrow aisle navigation and offer enhanced safety features. Previously, the company emphasized broader warehouse applications, whereas the current launch narrows down to specific logistical challenges in confined spaces.
The introduction of these new models signifies ForwardX Robotics’ ongoing commitment to addressing logistical challenges in diverse environments. The enhanced safety features and payload capacity aim to optimize warehouse operations, while the company’s strategic partnerships indicate a focus on global market penetration. For businesses dealing with narrow aisle constraints, these new AMRs could offer significant operational benefits.
