ABB Robotics includes vSLAM navigation in F712 autonomous forklift

ABB Robotics today launched the Flexley Stack F712, an autonomous forklift designed for demanding material handling, end-of-line storage, and warehouse operations across industries, including automotive manufacturing. The company said the latest addition to its mobile robot portfolio creates a more complete, interoperable ecosystem.

The Flexley Stack F712 uses visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM) to navigate its environment, eliminating the need for pre-installed infrastructure like markers or reflectors. It can handle multiple load types and sizes, including open and closed pallets, containers, or racks, with loads up to 2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb.) and heights of up to 8.5 m (27.8 ft.).

“Across intralogistics operations, businesses are being asked to process greater volumes in less time, while working with increasingly limited resources,” stated Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics. “As part of our journey to more autonomous versatile robotics — AVR — we have combined advanced vision, mobility and intelligence in the Flexley Stack F712 forklift, completing our scalable, AI-powered AMR portfolio.”

Source: The Robot Report