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FoxBot Mk3 Features Trailer Loading, Auto-Adjusting Forks, and More Cameras, Sensors and Software Integrations to Connect Dock WorkflowsAUSTIN, TEXAS – March 12, 2025 – Fox Robotics has released the third generation of the FoxBot autonomous forklift – Mk3 (“Mark 3”) – expanding its capabilities to cover more applications and serve new and different industries with autonomous dock workflows. ProMat 2025 attendees can see FoxBot Mk3 in person at booth N7963 in the North Building or see it in action in this video.The Mk3 has four new major capabilities, including autonomous trailer loading, auto-adjusting fork tines that accommodate new load profiles, additional software integrations to connect warehouse workflows and an expanded sensor suite to enhance safe and efficient movement throughout the warehouse.“Fox Robotics is the unequivocal leader in dock autonomy today demonstrated by the new technology and capabilities we’ve built into the third-generation FoxBot,” says Marin Tchakarov, CEO and President at Fox Robotics. “Breakthrough software and hardware innovations on the Mk3 provide warehouse and distribution centers in new industries like manufacturing and industrial distribution the opportunity to capitalize on the productivity and labor savings the FoxBot ATL provides.”With Loading Functionality, Enhanced Vision System Mk3 Picks more Pallet TypesThe FoxBot Mk3 now has trailer-loading capabilities, in addition to unloading, so operators can fully automate inbound and outbound dock operations increasing efficiency and throughput. It autonomously picks, moves and loads or unloads single or double-stacked pallets into and out of trailers.The FoxBot forklift uses on-board cameras and LiDAR sensors to identify pallets and detect obstacles in real time. The sensor suite on the Mk3 has been expanded to improve the forklift’s ability to dynamically track and understand its surroundings, so it can work safely and seamlessly in the warehouse environment. Using trained visual perception models the FoxBot ATL picks pallets in any orientation from trailers it has never seen before and places them on receiving floors that can dynamically change over time. It can handle pallets that are single stacked, double stacked or stacked in pyramid loads, as well as pallets wrapped with plastic.Auto-adjusting Forks Handle Wider Range of Load Profiles and Pallet Types With new cameras built into the Mk3’s mast, it can identify pallet pockets and adjust the width of its fork tines automatically to pick up pallets in any orientation from trailers it has never seen before. It adapts to a variety of load types and pallet configurations, ideal for industrial and manufacturing warehouses, without the need to manually reposition the forks.Mk3 Connects with Conveyors to Executive More Fulfillment Workflows New software integrations empower warehouse operators to create sophisticated warehouse environments. The Mk3 can pick up or drop off pallets from elevated conveyors, the staging floor and trailers, as well as automatically move them between automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and conveyors. Operators can connect the forklift, or a whole fleet of them, to a warehouse management system (WMS) to seamlessly collaborate with other automation and robotics.Autonomous Forklifts Increase Warehouse ProductivityThe FoxBot ATL mitigates a range of issues associated with manual forklift operations that disrupt warehouse operations by automating time-consuming repetitive tasks, increasing employee productivity, and supporting a safe environment with a lower risk of injury. With its sensors for real-time perception and proprietary software, the autonomous forklift navigates the warehouse floor with precision, avoiding obstacles as it picks and moves pallets.The FoxBot Mk3:• Unloads over 50 double-stacked or 25 single-stacked 40 by 48 inches pallets in less than an hour.• Detects and avoids obstacles using 360-degree monitoring supported by LiDAR sensors and cameras.• Features fully redundant safety braking that prevents collisions and enhances worker safety.• Works up to 16-18-hour shifts in a single battery charge.• Connects to cellular and Wi-Fi networks to deploy and start work within a few hours.About Fox RoboticsFounded in 2017, Fox Robotics is leading the industry in autonomous pallet workflows to improve workplace safety and productivity in warehouses across the U.S. and Canada. The company develops, manufactures, and sells the world's first autonomous trailer loader/unloader, the FoxBot. Since Fox Robotics introduced the FoxBot autonomous forklift in 2018, the technology has been deployed at over 50 customer sites across the U.S. and Canada and its installed fleet has surpassed 6 million lifetime pallet pulls. Fox Robotics customers include DHL, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Walmart, among others. Fox Robotics is backed by investments from BMW i Ventures and Zebra Technologies Corp. To learn more, visit FoxRobotics.com or follow Fox Robotics on LinkedIn.ContactMarta CallPortavoce for Fox Roboticsmarta.call@portavocepr.com(760) 479-5749
Austin, TX – Jan. 31, 2024 – Fox Robotics has announced that its installed base of FoxBot autonomous trailer loader/unloaders (ATL) has unloaded over 2.5 million pallets since the company introduced it in 2019. Fox Robotics nearly tripled its annual recurring revenue (ARR) from 2022 to 2023 and in the last 12 months, doubled its installed fleet of FoxBot autonomous forklifts. "We created the Fox Robotics autonomous trailer loader/unloader to solve for the very critical automation of the warehouse gateway – the shipping and receiving dock. In doing so, we've unlocked the last piece of the end-to-end automation puzzle, enabling logistics operators across many verticals to automate end-to-end fulfillment operations," says Marin Tchakarov, CEO and President at Fox Robotics. "The growth in Fox Robotics ATL deployments over the last three years is proof positive of the maturity of our autonomous solution, as our expanding customer base relies on it daily for their logistics workflows." Fox Robotics will showcase the FoxBot autonomous forklift at booth #C6272 during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta, March 11– 14. See the action in this video. The Fox Robotics autonomous forklift is a world's first Class 1 electric, stand-up autonomous forklift designed for load/unload operations on warehouse loading docks. Classified as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the FoxBot autonomous forklift automates an array of operator tasks to improve workplace safety, increase productivity, and enhance employee satisfaction. It helps warehouse and logistics leaders realize a wide range of benefits, including: • Up to 60% savings costs related to labor due to the FoxBot forklift operating without a driver. One warehouse associate can supervise up to six FoxBot autonomous forklifts at once. • Enhanced worker safety by removing forklift operators from dangerous situations. • Unloading trailers in 45 minutes. • Reduced product loss and damage. • Increased uptime due to the predictability, speeds, and long battery life of the ATL The Fox Robotics ATL mitigates a range of issues associated with manual forklift operation that disrupt warehouse operations by automating time-consuming repetitive tasks, increasing employee productivity, and supporting a safe environment with a lower risk of injury. With its sensors for real-time perception and proprietary software, the autonomous forklift navigates the warehouse floor with precision, avoiding obstacles as it picks pallets. Developed with innovative and proprietary machine learning and vision technology, the Fox Robotics ATL automates the unloading of pallets from trailers so workers can focus on critical responsibilities in the warehouse. Using real-time vision and remote safety sensors featuring Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) perception and the following capabilities, the FoxBot autonomous forklift maneuvers the warehouse floor safely and efficiently. Additional features include: • Capacity to unload over 60 double- or 30 single-stacked 40x48 pallets per hour. • 360-degree monitoring that detects and avoids obstacles, LiDAR sensors, cameras, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and fully redundant safety braking that prevent collisions and enhance worker safety. • An all-electric rechargeable system powered by a battery with 18-20 hours of life. • Connectivity to cellular and Wi-Fi networks, enabling a warehouse team to quickly integrate the FoxBot autonomous forklift into logistics workflows and complete deployment within a few hours for continuous operations and immediate efficiency gains. • Scalable and flexible configurations that fit a range of warehouse environments. "In the coming year, Fox Robotics will add more capabilities to our existing product line and introduce new intelligent autonomous solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and safety in the warehouse," says Peter Anderson-Sprecher, Fox Robotics Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. Learn more about Fox Robotics and the FoxBot autonomous forklift at FoxRobotics.com. About Fox Robotics Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics is a leader in the industry of autonomous pallet workflows to improve workplace safety and productivity in warehouses across the U.S. and Canada. The company develops, manufactures, and sells the world's first autonomous trailer loader/unloader, the FoxBot. Fox Robotics is backed by investments from BMW i Ventures and Zebra Technologies Corp. To learn more, visit FoxRobotics.com or follow Fox Robotics on LinkedIn. Contact Laura Pires Portavoce PR for Fox Robotics 760-479-5738 laura.pires@portavocepr.com