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Vecna AFL Autonomous Forklift
Give your productivity a serious lift
It lifts, it dashes, it loads a conveyor! Vecna AFL is the industry’s most versatile self-driving counterbalanced automated forklift.
About Vecna AFL
A forklift for all seasons
Vecna AFL is a versatile driverless automated forklift that can move a wide range of payloads and pallet types. From ground-to-ground workflows to conveyer belt and riser lifts, Vecna AFL is our the all-around workhorse for your warehouse.
60 inch lift height
Blazing fast
6.7 mph top speed
Clean hand off
15’6 ft right angle stack
Squeezes thru
9 ft aisles at max speed
Features and Functionality
Up, up and away
Lift Higher, Transport More
Reaches up to 60″ height, with a payload of up to 3000 lbs
Versatile Pallet Handling
Handles a wide range of pallet payloads, from empty to full
Integrated Handoffs
Lifts to and from conveyors, wrappers, and more
Operate in Narrow Aisles
Navigates at top speed within 9′ aisles
Intuitive Interfaces
Assigns tasks using remote user interfaces
LPN Scanning
Scans pallet barcodes and send updates to your WMS
ANSI B56.5 Compliant
Keeps your employees, equipment and goods safe.
Opportunistic Charging
Runs 24/7 using manual opportunistic charging
Optimize your warehouse workflows
Conveyors and Risers
Conveyors and Risers
What goes up, comes down too
With a 3,000 lb. capacity and lift heights up to 60 inches, Vecna AFL automates your critical low-level workflows from ground-to-riser or conveyor-to-conveyor, such as inbound staging to AS/RS induction; delivering WIP materials to ergonomic workcell lift stands, and extracting finished goods from robotic palletizers and stretch wrappers for outbound staging.
- The Vecna system receives a mission to deliver materials from one machine to another and dispatches an AMR.
- Upon arrival, the AMR autonomously picks the payload from the outfeed conveyor and plots the best route to the next machine.
- The AMR autonomously lifts and drops the materials onto the next machine’s induction conveyor and proceeds to its next mission.
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Vecna Robotics offers a versatile platform that complements our deployments. The flexibility and simplicity of operation allows us to continuously tackle new use cases.
Mahesh Nikam
Shape Excellence Systems Manager, Shape Corp.
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.
Eric Douglas
Executive Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Geodis
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Vecna AFL autonomously navigate my facility?
In its initial setup, the Vecna AFL generates a virtual facility map using its on-board sensors and the existing infrastructure. After this map is established, routes, destinations, and traffic rules can be programmed into it without necessitating physical adjustments. This information seamlessly synchronizes across the entire fleet. Leveraging this map, the Vecna AFL intuitively links possible routes and destinations. Like a skilled human driver, it dynamically plans the optimal path from point A to B, continuously adapting its plan and re-routing as required.
How does the Vecna AFL adapt to different warehouse setups?
The Vecna AFL does not require any infrastructure changes to operate, and is capable of dynamic path planning and task execution across diverse destinations. It seamlessly integrates into different warehouse configurations, including dock-to-stock, stock-to-dock, packaging, cross-docking, and conveyor/ASRS operations.
What is the maximum lifting height of the Vecna AFL?
The Vecna AFL can lift loads up to 60 inches.
What is the maximum payload capacity of the Vecna AFL?
The Vecna AFL has a rated capacity of 3000 lbs at a 24-inch load center.
What is the maximum speed of the Vecna AFL when carrying a full load?
The Vecna AFL can go up to 6.7 mph at max load.
How wide of an aisle can the Vecna AFL navigate through?
The Vecna AFL can navigate through spaces as narrow as 6 ft. We recommend aisle widths of at least 9 ft to allow the AFL to travel at speed.
What is the right-angle stack capability of the Vecna AFL?
The Vecna AFL requires 17.5 ft of space to execute a 90-degree turn.
Can the Vecna AFL support different fork attachments such as single-doubles or clamps?
No, the AFL only supports standard ITA-style pallet forks.
Does the Vecna AFL support LPN scanning for better inventory management?
Yes, the Vecna AFL is equipped with LPN scanning capabilities, enabling efficient pallet barcode scanning and sending updates to your Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Is the Vecna AFL compliant with safety standards?
Absolutely. The Vecna AFL is 3rd-party certified to be both ANSI B56.5- and RIA 15.08- compliant.
What types of payload can the Vecna AFL handle?
The Vecna AFL can adapt to a variety of forkable payloads using our Smart Pallet Detection, including stringer pallets, block pallets, automotive racks, bulk containers, and plastic gaylords.
What staging area configurations can the Vecna AFL handle?
The Vecna AFL 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.
Can the Vecna AFL move multiple pallets simultaneously?
Yes, the Vecna AFL is capable of hauling double-stacked pallets fully autonomously.
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