VisionNav Robotics, a supplier of industrial vehicles and logistics automation, plans to show a range of its technologies at Automate next week in Chicago.
At Booth 1841, attendees will have an opportunity to see the Acworth, Ga.-based company‘s:
VisionNav said it designed these systems to help manufacturers and warehouse operators improve efficiency, safety, and operational visibility across increasingly complex logistics environments.
VisionNav stacker reduces downtime, minimizes product damage
Introduced earlier this year, VisionNav’s VNE40-66 can stack 8.8-ft. (2.6 m)-wide cages weighing up to 6,150 lb. (2,879.5 kg) at heights of up to 22 ft. (6.7 m).
To achieve this level of performance with stability and accuracy, the unit uses VisionNav’s proprietary sensor fusion technology. This technology provides millimeter-level precision compatible with various post types, ensuring each placement is exact, despite differing container sizes or environmental conditions, the company asserted.
The system’s rated payload makes it suitable for the exceptionally heavy, wide containers common in automotive and other heavy-duty settings, said VisionNav.
The VNE40-66 also features the Smart Retry Functionality, which continuously monitors for anomalies in real time. If the system identifies misaligned containers, incorrect position posts or other adverse issues, it aborts and retries without requiring operator input.
This can reduce downtime, minimize risk of product damage, and support fully autonomous operation in high-throughput environments where human intervention would create untenable bottlenecks, said VisionNav.
Counterbalance truck works in dynamic warehouses
VisionNav also plans to show its VNE20-07 truck performing mixed-load trailer loading and unloading with different-sized carriers.
The system is designed for dynamic warehouse and manufacturing environments. VisionNav said the VNE20-07 proves that autonomous forklifts can efficiently handle varying load types and dimensions while maintaining smooth material flow between trailers and facility operations.
The live demonstration will highlight the system’s ability to identify, transport, and position diverse carriers with precision. It supports automated trailer operations that improve throughput and reduce manual handling requirements.
By accommodating mixed loads within a single workflow, the VNE20-07 provides greater flexibility for facilities managing a variety of products, containers, and material handling processes, said VisionNav.
Capable of loading a trailer in under one hour on average, the VNE20-07 can help facilities increase dock productivity while maintaining consistent operational performance, the company said. The VNE20-07 combines intelligent navigation, accurate load positioning, and reliable autonomous operation.
BrightEye Vision Platform supports a range of applications
Also on display will be VisionNav’s BrightEye Vision Platform, which is designed to recognize and monitor the real-time status of inventory placement, products, people, and equipment throughout warehouse environments.
Using extensive data and intelligent algorithms, the platform is intended to improve logistics visibility, operational awareness, and coordination across facilities.
BrightEye includes HawkEye and SwanEye systems tailored for different warehouse environments. HawkEye is designed for high-top flat warehouses and can simultaneously monitor the real-time status of all racks. SwanEye is intended for lower-top flat warehouses and focuses on monitoring racks closest to the camera.
The platform supports applications including ground-to-ground transportation, line-side material flow visibility, and human-robot interaction monitoring. BrightEye also includes capabilities such as rack monitoring, safety monitoring, visual sorting, and visual inventory management.