ArcBest, an integrated logistics company, announced the next step in its first-of-its-kind Vaux suite: Vaux Smart Autonomy. The offering combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, intelligent software and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities all while keeping humans in the loop. Vaux Smart Autonomy is the only autonomous material handling technology in the market that’s flexible out of the box to handle variability in facilities, processes and product characteristics.
Vaux Smart Autonomy builds on the launch of ArcBest’s innovative suite of hardware and software, the Vaux Freight Movement System which has transformed how freight is loaded, unloaded and transferred using a mobile platform. Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, it reduces an hours-long process to mere minutes.
“Our commitment to innovation and ongoing investments in technology continue to drive ArcBest’s profitable growth and our customers’ success,” said Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO. “As supply chains become increasingly complex, we are introducing transformational innovations to the market that help our customers achieve their financial and operational objectives. Vaux Smart Autonomy will revolutionize material handling for customers, helping to optimize and unlock greater efficiencies in their warehouses, distribution centers and the overall supply chain.”
ArcBest is customer-focused and has a long track record of providing solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs. The company’s ability to deliver industry-leading technology like Vaux Smart Autonomy is rooted in listening, tracking trends and investing $175 million annually in technology and innovation to create best-in-class solutions that keep supply chains moving efficiently.
Vaux Smart Autonomy creates smarter, safer and more efficient material handling processes in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. The technology integrates easily with existing facilities and workflows, making it a practical solution for real-world products in real-world environments and making autonomy possible for businesses across industries.
SOURCE : BusinessWire