Robotic Trucks

If you're looking to scale your operations while managing costs, integrating robotic fleet solutions may be the answer. Adding autonomous lift trucks to your operation lets you build a modern, competitive warehouse. Burns Industrial Equipment offers a range of automated Hyster^® and Yale^® solutions for all your warehouse material handling needs.

The Business Case for Automation

Though moving to automation can feel like a big step, it offers a range of benefits, including:

• Cost savings: While robotic warehouse pickers come with an initial investment, you can save money over time with a reduction in manual labor costs, like wages, benefits and training.
• Increased efficiency: Autonomous equipment can operate without breaks or rest. These machines also follow optimized paths, enabling them to move more quickly and consistently.
• Enhanced safety: Sensors and navigation systems enable these lift trucks to detect obstacles and avoid collisions, leading to far fewer accidents than you would experience with a human-operated forklift.
• Operational flexibility: You can quickly and easily reprogram systems based on changing layouts, product lines and seasonal demand fluctuations. The process is much easier than reconfiguring manual operations.
• Labor support: With increasing labor shortages, autonomous lift trucks can fill in the gap, creating a reliable workforce you can depend on for your most repetitive and physically demanding tasks.

Seamless Integration With Your Existing Infrastructure

Adding autonomous lift trucks does not require any facility overhaul. The solutions we offer use navigation technology that relies on existing structural features, such as walls, columns and racking, to navigate. If you need new routes or the environment changes, the systems are reprogrammable. You don't need laser reflectors, guidewires or magnets.

A Robotic Solution for Every Warehouse Task

We carry a range of robotic trucks from Hyster and Yale to meet all your warehouse needs.

Robotic End Riders and Tow Tractors

These solutions provide horizontal transport across long distances. End riders can move single or double pallets, making them ideal for transport from receiving docks to staging areas or picking zones to marshaling areas. We offer the Hyster^® B80ZHD and Yale^® MPE080-VG. Both autonomous-equipped models have an 8,000-pound load capacity and a 24-volt battery.

Robotic tow tractors can pull multiple nonpowered carts or trailers, moving large volumes of smaller items. They're ideal for assembly line sequences, kitting and stock replenishment. Available models include the Hyster^® LO7.0T and the Yale^® MO70T, both of which can handle standard trailer configurations and haul loads up to 7 tons.

Counterbalanced Stackers

Complete low to mid-level stacking tasks with counterbalanced stackers that combine elements of pallet jacks and forklifts. This equipment can autonomously handle pallet stacking on second- or third-level racking. Their design also makes them maneuverable in tight spaces. Choose from models such as the Hyster^® S1.0-1.5C and the Yale^® MC10-15. Depending on the models you choose, you can get load capacities up to about 3,300 pounds and lift heights over 13 feet.

Robotic Reach Trucks

These robotic forklifts work well for high-density vertical storage, particularly in narrow-aisle environments. The mast can extend forward to pick up and place loads without the entire truck having to enter the racking. The warehouse picking robots we offer can handle double-deep racking and access racks 20 to 30 feet in the air. Reach truck models include the Hyster^® N35ZDR2 and Yale^® NDR035EB. Both work well in high-density storage applications with narrow aisles and include heavy-duty mast configurations.

Powered by Industry-Leading Hyster^® and Yale^® Robotics

Our autonomous order picking robots function by adding robotic technology to a standard production chassis. This technology includes:

• Geoguidance laser
• Curtain laser for obstacle detection
• Visual and acoustic warning indicators
• Emergency stop buttons
• Chassis-first laser scanner for detecting obstacles and pallets
• Forks-first detection lasers
• Optional barcode reader

Trucks are available in dual mode, meaning they can switch from automatic to manual control as needed. Operators can switch to manual mode by moving the tiller. This functionality allows operators to take control as needed and use these lift trucks for other tasks.

These trucks also include robotic lift truck management software, which enables you to control traffic and assign transport orders. You can use the software for a single lift truck or an entire autonomous fleet. The robotic lift trucks we offer can also interface with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management system (WMS) software, as well as equipment such as automatic doors, conveyors and production machines.

Start Your Automation Journey Today

Burns Industrial Equipment is your reliable partner for implementing robotic technologies in your warehouse environment. We're happy to discuss the technology in more detail to give you added confidence. Our team can also review the available autonomous lift models and help you select the right option for your application. If you're looking to buy robots for automated warehouse picking and other tasks, reach out to our team online.