- In July 2024, Walmart planned a $200 million investment in autonomous forklifts from Fox Robotics to automate its warehouse operations. This initiative aimed to enhance efficiency and competitiveness against rivals like Amazon.
- In August 2024, ArcBest unveiled semi-autonomous AI-powered forklifts at its Fort Smith facility. These forklifts combine automation with human oversight, aiming to improve efficiency and safety in logistics operations.
- In March 2024, Seegrid launched the Palion Lift CR1, an autonomous lift truck designed for warehousing and logistics. It features a 15-foot lift height and a 4,000-pound payload capacity, utilizing proprietary navigation technology.
- In February 2020, Cyngn announced a pre-order agreement with Arauco to supply 100 autonomous electric DriveMod-enabled forklifts. This deal aims to enhance Arauco's material handling efficiency.
- In January 2024, Linde introduced a new counterbalance autonomous forklift with vision-guided navigation, capable of transporting loads between 2 to 3 tons, enhancing warehouse automation.
