ABB Robotics is expanding its autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) portfolio with the launch of the Flexley Stack F712, creating a complete interoperable ecosystem across Visual SLAM AMR types. Combining autonomous forklifts, tugs and movers on one platform, ABB Robotics says it enables customers to automate a broader range of material-handling and intralogistics processes. The F712 is designed for material handling, end-of-line storage and warehouse operations.

“Across intralogistics operations, businesses are being asked to process greater volumes in less time, while working with increasingly limited resources,” said Marc Segura, president, ABB Robotics. “They are under pressure to move goods faster and with greater flexibility, while labour availability is becoming a critical constraint. As part of our journey to more autonomous and versatile robotics (AVR), we have combined vision, mobility and intelligence in the Flexley Stack F712 forklift AMR.”

F712 is capable of handling multiple load types and sizes, including open and closed pallets, containers or racks, and reaching heights of 8.5 metres. Applications include intralogistics tasks such as warehouse storage and retrieval, as well as line supply and end-of-line handling.

The F712 uses Visual SLAM to map and navigate its environment, eliminating the need for pre-installed infrastructure like markers or reflectors. This creates a versatile and reliable system that can adapt instantly when a warehouse or production floor layout changes. It can safely operate at class-leading speeds of up to 1.7 m/s while loaded.

The no-code, drag-and-drop software suite supports rapid setup, fleet coordination, traffic management and real-time visualisation, allowing ABB Robotics’ tugs, movers and forklifts to operate together in the same layout for scalable turnkey automation projects.