Robotic truck on show

With a load capacity of 1.2 tonnes and acceleration to 1.6 m/s maximum, both with and without load this driverless truck is designed for low level pick & drop and rapid pallet transfers targeting warehouse applications.

Linde demonstrated the key features including the simple changeover from the autonomous to manual mode and the Robot Manager, an integrated planning system which processes and transmits data in real-time, controlling interaction with other networked machines and devices.

David Bowen, warehouse product manager at Linde UK, said: “This new technology will save customers time and money as the Linde-MATIC series is based on ‘infrastructure-free’ geo-guidance technology which means the Robot Manager instructs the truck to change aisles and manoeuvre around walls, pillars and other obstructions.”

As well as showcasing its latest products, Linde also demonstrated how technology and innovation is changing the intralogistics industry. As demand grows for independent trucks which can be integrated into existing systems, Linde is expanding its robotic range and their applications.