ManufacturerVecna Robotics, IncRobot model · No. 4

Autonomous Counterbalanced Fork Truck (ACFT)

Mobile Robots (AMR) · Logistics & Warehousing

CommercialUSA

Key factANSI/ITSDF B56.5 and RIA 15.08 · commercially not available

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Model details

Model specifications

Applicable standardsANSI/ITSDF B56.5 and RIA 15.08

Availabilitycommercially not available

Battery compatibilityLead-acid, Thin Plate Pure Lead and, on the current AFL, lithium-ion batteries

Charging optionsOpportunistic manual charging and optional autonomous wireless charging

Control modesAutonomous operation and manual ride-on operation using a steering tiller

Current AFL charging timeApproximately 1–2 hours, depending on battery configuration

Current AFL dimensions123.2 × 43.4 × 96 in / 3,129 × 1,102 × 2,438 mm

Current AFL lift height60 in / 1,524 mm

Current designationVecna AFL Autonomous Forklift

Current right-angle stacking space15 ft 6 in / 4.7 m

Earlier ACFT dimensions131.4 × 43.4 × 96 in / 3,338 × 1,102 × 2,438 mm

Exact navigation-sensor configurationnot publicly disclosed

Fleet softwarePivotal Orchestration Engine

Fork length42 in / 1,066 mm

Maximum payload3,000 lb / 1,361 kg

Maximum speed6.7 mph / 3.0 m/s

NationalityAmerica

NavigationInfrastructure-free, natural-feature navigation

Original ACFT lift heightUp to 72 in / 1,829 mm

Original charging timeApproximately 4 hours

Original seriesSilverback Series

Robot typeAutonomous counterbalanced forklift AMR

Robot weight without battery4,700 lb / approximately 2,132 kg

RuntimeUp to 8+ hours per full charge

Safety systemISO 13849-1:2015 Performance Level d-rated system

Support24/7/365 remote support through the Pivotal Command Center

Task assignmentRemote tablet, barcode scanning and Warehouse Management System integration

Thin Plate Pure LeadA high-performance sealed lead battery designed for frequent charging and industrial use

About the Autonomous Counterbalanced Fork Truck (ACFT)

The Vecna ACFT is an autonomous counterbalanced forklift introduced in 2021 for transporting and lifting pallets weighing up to 3,000 lb. It supports autonomous pallet engagement, conveyor handoffs, cross-docking, barcode scanning, dynamic obstacle avoidance and warehouse-system integration. The current version is marketed as the Vecna AFL.

Typical applications: Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations.

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