ManufacturerVecna Robotics, IncRobot model · No. 1

Autonomous Pallet Truck (APT)

Mobile Robots (AMR) · Distribution Centres

CommercialUSA

Key factANSI/ITSDF B56.5 and RIA 15.08 · Commercially available through Vecna Robotics

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Model details

Model specifications

Applicable standardsANSI/ITSDF B56.5 and RIA 15.08

AvailabilityCommercially available through Vecna Robotics

Battery compatibilityStandard lead-acid and Thin Plate Pure Lead batteries

Charging methodOpportunistic charging

Charging timeApproximately 4 hours in the published APT specification sheet

Control modesAutonomous mode and manual ride-on mode with steering tiller

Dimensions115.8 × 43.4 × 81 in / 2,942 × 1,102 × 2,061 mm

Earlier internal designationWorkhorse

Exact navigation sensorsnot publicly disclosed

Fleet softwarePivotal Orchestration Engine

Fork length48 in / 1,219 mm

Fork outside spread27 in / 686 mm

Individual fork width9.3 in / 235 mm

Maximum payload7,936 lb / 3,600 kg

Maximum speed6.7 mph / 3.0 m/s

Minimum navigable width stated in current FAQApproximately 6 ft; Vecna recommends approximately 9 ft for travel at speed

ModelAPT Autonomous Pallet Truck

NationalityAmerica

NavigationNatural-feature, infrastructure-free navigation

Positioning accuracynot publicly disclosed

Published aisle width at maximum speed8 ft 6 in / approximately 2.6 m

Right-angle stacking space18 ft 6 in / approximately 5.6 m

Robot typeDriverless centre-rider pallet truck AMR

Robot weight without battery2,164 lb / 982 kg

RuntimeUp to 8+ hours per full charge

Safety systemISO 13849-1:2015 Performance Level d-rated sensors and safety controllers

Support24/7/365 Pivotal Command Center support

Task assignmentRemote user interfaces and Warehouse Management System integration

Thin Plate Pure LeadA sealed industrial lead battery designed to tolerate frequent charging

About the Autonomous Pallet Truck (APT)

The Vecna APT is a high-capacity autonomous pallet truck designed to move pallet loads weighing up to 7,936 lb across warehouses and industrial facilities. It supports autonomous pickup and deposit, dynamic route planning, pallet barcode scanning, warehouse-system integration and coordinated fleet operation.

Typical applications: Distribution Centres, Intralogistics, Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations.

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