Tubular Network provides automated material transport infrastructure using robotic shuttles within enclosed tube systems for rapid, sequenced delivery inside facilities and between campuses. This solution increases production throughput and labor efficiency by eliminating material movement bottlenecks common in high-volume manufacturing and logistics environments. The system deploys modularly, utilizing vertical space and reducing reliance on traditional ground-based material handling equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Current logistics systems face inefficiencies in speed and reliability, particularly in urban and industrial environments, leading to delays and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional methods often require grouping items before delivery, hindering just-in-time and just-in-sequence operations.
Solution
Tubular Network is developing an integrated network of tubes and self-driving electric shuttles to provide a faster, more reliable, and sustainable solution for transporting goods. This system eliminates the need to group items, enabling immediate delivery as soon as items are ready. By utilizing a controlled infrastructure, Tubular Network aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance delivery speeds, supporting decarbonization efforts in distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing. The company's hyperlogistics approach focuses on revolutionizing automated last-mile transportation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses in distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors seeking to improve logistics efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
Features
- Autonomous electric shuttles operating within a dedicated tube network.
- Just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery capabilities, eliminating batching requirements.
- Decarbonized transportation through electric propulsion and optimized routing.
- Controlled infrastructure for enhanced safety and reliability.