ABB Robotics launched the Flexley Stack F712, which combines autonomous forklifts, tugs and movers on one platform.
The F712 is designed for demanding material handling, end-of-line storage and warehouse operations across automotive manufacturing and intralogistics operations.
“Across intralogistics operations, businesses are being asked to process greater volumes in less time, while working with increasingly limited resources,” says Marc Segura, president, ABB Robotics. “They are under pressure to move goods faster and with greater flexibility, while labour availability is becoming a critical constraint. As part of our journey to more autonomous and versatile robotics (AVRTM), we have combined advanced vision, mobility and intelligence in the Flexley Stack F712 forklift AMR, completing our scalable, AI-powered AMR portfolio.”
Key takeaways:
· F712 is versatile, capable of handling multiple load types and sizes, including open and closed pallets, containers or racks up to 2,000 kg and reaching heights of 8.5 meters.
· Applications include intralogistics tasks such as warehouse storage and retrieval, as well as line supply, end-of-line handling, body- and press-shop and drive-in and light buffer in the automotive and industries sector.
· The F712 uses Visual SLAM to map and navigate its environment, eliminating the need for pre-installed infrastructure like markers or reflectors. The AI-enabled Visual SLAM supports the autonomous decisions required to operate in complex, dynamic warehouse operations with a positional accuracy of ±10 mm.
· Certified to the latest ISO and ANSI safety standards, Flexley Stack F712 can safely operate at class-leading speeds of up to 1.7 m/s while loaded.
· The no-code, drag-and-drop software suite supports rapid setup, fleet coordination, traffic management and real-time visualization, allowing ABB Robotics’ tugs, movers and forklifts to operate together in the same layout for scalable turnkey automation projects.
