Warehouse Wednesdays doesn't always have to be about Inventory solutions for QuickBooks or even ERPs, it implies a lot more in the operation of effective warehouse designs. In an earlier series, we talked about what at the time seemed 'science fiction': autonomous robots that did the work of humans with heavy equipment like forklifts, skytraks, and even freight tuggers.
Guess what? That seemingly science fiction of just a few years ago is today's reality. Cyngn, Inc., the makers of DriveMod Tuggers, Forklifts, and Stockchasers, are autonomously automating the warehouse with rugged, high-capacity robotic devices capable of delivering, lifting, and towing from 12,000 to 6,000 pounds (depending on the 'vehicle' and circumstance) to get more work done per shift using AI and computer vision.
This autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) technology is far more flexible and intelligent than traditional automated guided vehicle (AGV) tech that's been around for some time. AMR represents an evolution in mobile robotics. However, with each new innovative solution comes safety concerns.
Cyngn has incorporated multiple-layer collision avoidance, including 3D lidar with 360-degree visibility, to avoid obstructions in these 'AMR next generation' industrial vehicles to ensure safety. Each robotic vehicle also includes color-coded LEDs designed to communicate the robot's intention accompanied by audible cues when it's turning, departing, or arriving at a location. These autonomous vehicles require no special infrastructure or magnetic strips to be installed; they operate based on mission planning and workflow management systems for each robot.
Cyngn CEO Lior Tal said, "Safety is fundamental to every product we build at Cyngn; it's rigorously engineered into the design of our autonomous technology stack. As we tap into new markets with each partnership, we remain committed to upholding these high-performance standards through capabilities like 360-degree perception, designed to safeguard employees and minimize the risk of costly incidents."
The DriveMod Autonomous Tugger automates the repetitive hauling of up to 12,000 pounds of cargo within your warehouse or manufacturing facility. The DriveMod autonomous electric forklift can pick up, deliver, and palatalize over 10,000 pounds of materials, and the autonomous DriveMod Stockchaser can deliver up to 6,000 pounds of parts or raw materials to the right place (like job workstations) at precisely the right time.
This is made possible by bundling robotic AI with Cyngn autonomous technology integrated into various industrial vehicles. For example, the DriveMod Tugger is built upon Motrec's MT-160 vehicle. The DriveMod Forklift is built upon a BYD electric forklift, and the DriveMod Stockchaser is built upon a Columbia Vehicle Group stockchaser.
Cyngn develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial applications. Cyngn's self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. Cyngn is addressing significant challenges facing today's industrial facilities, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.
Cyngn's flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes the DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (an internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling).
Kennedy Robotics AI, LLC recently became a dealer of these innovative autonomous robotic vehicles. Kennedy was first established in 2024 as the robotics solutions division of Kennedy Sewing and Cutting Supply, LLC.
For more information about Cyngn, Inc. and their new dealer network member, Kennedy Robotics AI, check out this official announcement.