Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck

In it for the long haul

From retail distribution centers to grocery case pick facilities, the Vecna APT autonomous pallet truck is the long haul superstar you’ve been looking for.

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About Vecna APT

This robot does the dirty work while your operators do the human work

With Vecna APT driverless pallet truck, cut out non-value add long-distance travel and improve efficiency for lift operators – all without compromising capacity.

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Pulls a ton, or three

7936 lbs max payload

Blazing fast

6.7 mph top speed

Clean hand off

18’6 ft right angle stack

Squeezes through

8’6 ft aisle width

Features and Functionality

Power up your warehousing and distribution facilities

Advanced Pallet Handling

Handles stringer, block, plastic pallets, with or without bottom boards

Flexible Configurations

Takes on staging lanes, drop zones, individual spots, FIFO, and more

Dynamic Route Planning

Utilizes dynamic traffic management for load balancing

Multi-Pallet Hauling

Takes on double-stacked pallets up to 8,000 lbs

LPN Scanning

Scans pallet barcodes and sends updates to your WMS

Opportunistic Charging

Runs 24/7 using opportunistic charging

ANSI B56.5 Compliant

Keeps your employees, equipment and goods safe.

Task Interleaving

Replans missions in real-time to optimize forks-full efficiency

Optimize your warehouse workflows

Picking and Putaway

Harmonize horizontal transport

Automate pick, putaway, or both. Vecna interleaves to and from dock movements to maximize your efficiency – clearing and filling staging lines up to 10 pallets deep and reducing labor by up to 33%.

Vecna’s system is given a pickup mission to clear pallets from the receiving dock and dispatches an AMR.
The AMR autonomously picks the first pallet and plots the most efficient route to it’s P&D location.
The AMR drops the pallet at end-of-aisle staging and a manual operator completes final putaway into the rack location.
A manual operator picks an outbound pallet and drops at endcap staging for Vecna.
The system dispatches an AMR to transport the outbound pallet from end-of-aisle staging to the shipping dock.

Cross docking and sortation

Flow freely

Tap into the power of route-free navigation, and keep your dock-to-dock transportation running like clockwork. Vecna’s flexible navigation allows many robots to move many goods, to many locations safely and quickly.

Vecna’s system is given a pickup mission to clear pallets from the receiving doc and dispatches an AMR.
The AMR autonomously picks the first pallet and plots the most efficient route to its P&D location, avoiding obstacles along the way.
The AMR drops the pallet to the appropriate outbound staging lane for final shipping.

Finished goods/ end-of-line

Run your “last mile” in record time

Fully automate the last steps of your operation. Vecna provides you with optimal delivery times by balancing takt times and demand loads via intelligent fleet orchestration.

After receiving a pickup call an AMR dispatches to the location and autonomously picks up the payload.
The AMR then travels and drops the payload at packaging.
The system notifies an AMR to pick up the fully packaged payload and deliver it to the appropriate outbound staging lane.

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Shape Excellence Systems Manager, Shape Corp.

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Vecna Robotics takes a flexible approach and has superior technology. Our work together represents a true partnership.

Ted Dengel

Managing Director, Operations Technology and Innovation

Working with Vecna Robotics has helped us increase productivity in our distribution centers and allowed us to move goods in and out with greater efficiency.

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Executive Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Geodis

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Vecna APT autonomously navigate my facility?

During initial setup, the Vecna APT creates a virtual map of your facility with its on-board sensors based on permanent infrastructure. Once this map is created, routes, destinations, and traffic rules can be flexibly programmed into the map without requiring any facility changes, and automatically syncs across the entire fleet. Based on this map, the Vecna APT will then automatically connect all potential routes/destinations together, and – similar to a human driver – will plan the most efficient route from A to B in real-time, including updating its plan/re-rerouting as needed.

What types of pallets can the Vecna APT handle?

The Vecna APT can handle various pallet types, including stringer, block, and plastic pallets, with or without bottom boards.

What staging area configurations can the Vecna APT handle?

The Vecna APT is flexible to different warehouse setups and can handle dock staging lanes, multi-pallet drop areas, discrete P&D spots, First-In-First-Out (FIFO) buffer zones, and other common pallet staging configurations.

What is the maximum payload capacity of the Vecna APT?

The Vecna APT can handle a maximum payload of 7936 lbs, making it suitable for handling heavy loads.

What is the top speed of the Vecna APT?

The Vecna APT can reach a top speed of 6.7 mph, ensuring fast and efficient pallet transportation.

How wide of an aisle can the Vecna APT navigate through?

The Vecna APT can navigate through spaces as narrow as 6 ft. We recommend aisle widths of at least 9 ft to allow the APT to travel at speed.

What is the right-angle stack capability of the Vecna APT?

The Vecna APT requires 18.5 ft of space to execute a 90-degree turn.

Can the Vecna APT haul multiple pallets simultaneously?

Yes, the Vecna APT is capable of hauling double-stacked pallets up to 8,000 lbs, improving productivity in material transportation tasks.

Does the Vecna APT support LPN scanning and integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)?

Yes, the Vecna APT is equipped with LPN scanning capabilities, enabling pallet barcode scanning and seamless updates to your Warehouse Management System (WMS).

How does the Vecna APT ensure safe operation?

The Vecna APT complies with ANSI B56.5 safety standards, prioritizing employee safety, equipment protection, and goods security during its operation.

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Superior tech, max performance, unbeatable value

Vecna Robotics offers a full range of autonomous material handling solutions tuned to the most common palleted workflows from the inbound trailer to the outbound loading bay door.