Vectra Automation supplies Automated Guided Vehicles equipped with laser/LiDAR SLAM navigation, 360° collision‑avoidance sensors, and modular load‑handling hardware for autonomous pallet transport. A centralized mission‑management server integrates with ERP, MES, and WMS systems via OPC‑UA and REST APIs, providing real‑time fleet coordination, traffic optimization, and HMI monitoring for manufacturers and logistics operators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers and distribution centers rely on manual forklifts and labor‑intensive transport methods, which create bottlenecks, increase labor costs, and expose workers to safety risks. Limited visibility into material flow and poor integration with ERP, MES, or WMS systems make it difficult to optimize internal logistics and respond to production changes in real time.
Solution
Vectra Automation delivers a portfolio of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) – including Forklift, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA), Loader, Lifter, and custom Special/Inox models – that autonomously handle pallets, narrow‑aisle transport, and load lifting. Each vehicle embeds laser/LiDAR‑based navigation, SLAM mapping, and a safety suite of collision‑avoidance sensors and vision systems to operate continuously without human intervention. A centralized mission‑management engine coordinates task allocation, traffic control, and vehicle supervision, while open APIs and OPC‑UA connectors enable seamless data exchange with ERP, MES, and WMS platforms. The system scales from a single unit to a fleet, allowing plants to reconfigure layouts or expand capacity with minimal downtime. Operators interact through an intuitive HMI that provides real‑time status, diagnostics, and manual override when needed, ensuring both productivity and safety standards are met.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑to‑large manufacturers and logistics operators – such as automotive assemblers, food‑processing plants, and high‑throughput distribution centers – that need automated internal material transport and tight integration with existing production execution systems.
Features
- Laser/LiDAR and SLAM navigation delivering millimetric positioning accuracy in dynamic warehouse environments
- Integrated safety layer with 360° anti‑collision sensors, vision cameras, and emergency stop logic compliant with ISO 3691‑4
- Centralized traffic‑management server that optimizes route planning, avoids deadlocks, and balances load across the fleet
- OPC‑UA and RESTful APIs for bidirectional integration with ERP, MES, and WMS systems, enabling automated mission dispatch and KPI collection
- Modular load‑handling hardware: front‑mounted forks, side‑load conveyors, and lift tables with four‑wheel omnidirectional drive for precise placement
- Stainless‑steel INOX chassis for hygienic operation in food‑processing and pharmaceutical facilities
- Remote diagnostics and OTA firmware updates through a cloud‑based service portal, reducing on‑site maintenance effort
- User‑friendly HMI touchscreen that visualizes fleet status, mission queues, and allows manual task initiation or emergency intervention