Open Shuttle Fork: Our Autonomous Mobile Robot for Pallet Transport

The demands on production and distribution are high. Businesses need to react quickly to rapidly changing processes, shortages of qualified personnel and lack of space. Our autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for pallet transport are the ideal first step toward solving these challenges by automating your warehouse.

The AMRs keep work stations supplied optimally and flexibly while connecting different warehouse areas with goods-in and goods-out. Furthermore, their impact on the warehouse environment is minimal and they can be installed without any need for construction. Automate your internal pallet transport with our Open Shuttle Fork robots today!

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Innovating AMRs for pallet transport

Our Open Shuttle Fork is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that transports pallets flexibly and efficiently, requiring little space while offering versatile features for a broad range of applications. In addition to time-tested features such as 3D obstacle detection, blue light signaling and precise localization scanners, the Open Shuttle Fork actively avoids obstacles, not only detecting them, but actively moving away from them to ensure a smooth flow of materials.

Suitable for more than just industrial use, the transporter is incredibly maneuverable, rotating tightly around its own axis, moving sideways and featuring an electric lifter. Thanks to its intelligent software, the AMR can be integrated into the warehouse quickly to start transporting pallets without needing changes to the existing infrastructure. Travel paths, processes and layouts can be adapted very quickly. Delivery and installation of the Open Shuttle Fork is rapid, making this an ideal starter system for automation.

An Open Shuttle Fork is lifting a load carrier into a rack using an electric lifter.

Check out Open Shuttle Fork’s technical features:

  • Transport of pallets (EUR, industrial, half and CHEP), stillages, racks and special load carriers
  • Max. payload: 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
  • Max. dimensions of load: 1,200 x 1,200 x 2,300 mm (47.24 x 47.24 x 90.55 in), larger upon request
  • Integrated electric lifter
  • Loading and unloading height of 0–1,200 mm (0–47.24 in)
  • Automatic pallet detection and natural contour detection
  • Battery run time in continuous operation: 8 h, 60 min charging time
  • Blue light, active obstacle avoidance, 3D obstacle detection, localization scanner

Pallet transport made easy with AMRs

Open Shuttle Fork boasts a unique combination of characteristics that make it ideal for diverse applications.

Uses for the AMR for palett transport at a glance:

  • Internal pallet transport
  • Supplying work stations and production lines
  • Support for mobile picking
  • Connection to manual or automatic pallet storage systems
  • Complementing existing pallet conveyor systems
  • Supplying kanban racks, flow racks and pallet racks
  • Special transport jobs
An Open Shuttle Fork has a blue light and is moving past a forklift truck guided by an obstacle detection system.

The Open Shuttle Fork turns on a dime and is great for compact layouts with narrower aisles. Best thing is, you can get it at a very competitive price.

Eine Porträtaufnahme von Gregor Schubert-Lebernegg, Produktmanager Open Shuttles bei KNAPP Industry Solutions GmbH.
Gregor Schubert-Lebernegg
Open Shuttle Product Manager at KNAPP Industry Solutions

Advantages of the AMR for palett transport Open Shuttle Fork

White icon of the Open Shuttle Fork

Easy to configure
Simple simulation and control of the layout, processes and fleet; changes can be made independently

Mixed fleets
Flexible interconnection of all warehouse areas with different warehouse vehicles in one system

Easy to integrate, quick startup
Works well with existing systems, no construction needed; quick and easy startup

Intelligent resource management
Smart path planning and intelligent coordination of orders and transport resources

Cost-efficient system
Increased efficiency thanks to 24/7 availability and consistent performance

Ready for immediate use in all industries
Autonomous, robust, deterministic navigation

Maximum safety
Active obstacle avoidance, 3D obstacle detection, blue light and signal lights for more safety in the warehouse, CE-certified

Global service network and a reliable partner
KNAPP as a reliable partner with global customer service

150+ successfully implemented customer projects

How do KNAPP’s autonomous mobile robots work?

Find out more about our intelligent Fleet Management Software:

A person is making changes to the fleet management system KiSoft FCS and an Open Shuttle is moving through the background.

Open Shuttle Fork + Open Shuttles + intelligent Software
= the perfect solution for production supply and internal transport at Fronius

Fronius is a worldwide leader in battery charging, welding systems and solar energy. In Sattledt, Austria, Fronius manufactures welding systems for industry, inverters for photovoltaic systems and charging devices for forklift trucks. The existing production hall with 41,000 m² (441,000 ft²) was expanded by a hall with 28,000 m² (301,000 ft²) last year. Fronius selected our AMRs to serve as the connecting link to the new hall. Using the Open Shuttle Fork gives a real boost to production supply and internal transport at Fronius.

We chose KNAPP because their system allows us a very high level of autonomy. We can adapt the paths ourselves and add stations. This makes us faster and more cost-efficient in our overall operation in comparison to other systems.

Peter Hubl von Fronius ist ein Mann im Alter von ca. 40 Jahren mit schwarzen Haaren und Drei-Tages-Bart.
Peter Hubl
Teamleiter Logistics Automation Maintenance, Fronius International GmbH

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