Flux Auto
Flux Auto retrofits existing forklifts, pallet jacks, and tuggers with Odin, an AI-powered autonomy system that enables fully autonomous material handling without new equipment or infrastructure changes. The Flux ARK hardware kit installs in two days per unit, and Odin uses LiDAR-based mapping to navigate facilities and detect obstacles in real time. The system operates 24/7 across multiple shifts and is 75% cheaper than new autonomous mobile robots.
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Hardware
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Warehouses and factories face surging labor costs and forklift operator turnover exceeding 40% annually, while purpose-built autonomous forklifts cost $100–150K per unit with 12-month implementation cycles. Forklift incidents cost US businesses $135M+ annually in fines, downtime, and liability due to human error and fatigue.
Solution
Flux retrofits existing material handling fleets—pallet jacks, tuggers, and forklifts—with Odin, an AI-powered autonomy system that enables fully autonomous operation without new equipment or infrastructure changes. The Flux ARK hardware kit installs in two days per unit with zero structural changes, and Odin uses LiDAR-based mapping to learn facility workflows and detect pallets, obstacles, and pedestrians in real time—no floor markings, stickers, or tapes required. The fleet runs 24/7 across multiple shifts and operation types, with a real-time fleet dashboard for task assignment, progress tracking, and reporting. The system is 75% cheaper than new AMRs, delivers 3× faster pallet throughput versus manual operation, and has a zero-incident safety record across live deployments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution center operations that already own forklift fleets and need to automate pallet movement and material transport without the capital expense of new autonomous mobile robots.
Features
- Flux ARK retrofit hardware kit installs on any existing pallet jack, reach truck, or tow truck in two days per unit with zero structural changes
- Odin uses LiDAR-based SLAM and perception stack to build facility maps, detect pallets, obstacles, and pedestrians in real time without floor markings or infrastructure changes
- Multi-layer safety sensors with a zero-incident safety record across all live deployments
- Fleet management dashboard (web and mobile) for real-time task assignment, progress tracking, and report generation
- 24/7 autonomous operation across multiple shifts with no breaks, sick days, or shift premiums
- Suitable for controlled indoor environments including warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers, handling peak surges and seasonal variations