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Mitsubishi testing vehicle transport robots at Nakagusuku Port in Okinawa

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems (MHI-MS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will conduct demonstration testing of finished vehicle logistics (FVL) using vehicle transport robots to autonomously move automobiles.

Following a proposal adopted for “Testbed Support Subsidy Program” conducted by Okinawa Prefecture, demonstration testing is scheduled to begin on December 1 this year at the prefecture’s temporary vehicle storage yard (motor pool) at Nakagusuku Port (Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture).

Vehicle transport robots are used to autonomously move finished vehicles at automobile manufacturing plants, motor pools, and for automated valet parking at shopping malls, theme parks, and airports. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi testing vehicle transport robots at Nakagusuku Port in Okinawa

Serve Robotics marks launch of its 1,000th autonomous delivery robot

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Serve Robotics has deployed its 1,000th autonomous delivery robot, marking a significant milestone for the San Francisco-based company as it scales operations across the United States.

The Nasdaq-listed firm said more than 380 of its third-generation robots were rolled out in September alone, bringing the fleet to 1,000 active units.

Serve reiterated that it remains on track to reach 2,000 deployed robots by the end of 2025, fulfilling its expansion plans set earlier this year. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics marks launch of its 1,000th autonomous delivery robot

Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

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Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, has for the first time operated a fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicle on a public road in Belgium.

This safety-validated demonstration, achieved at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, was permitted under the Belgian regulatory framework and it showcases how Belgium – and Europe – can take the lead in advancing autonomous freight technology.

Johan Klaps, chairman of the board of directors Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Antwerp port alderman: “Antwerp is more than a logistical hub: it is also a place where the mobility of tomorrow is tested and concretized. [Read more…] about Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

International Motors launches autonomous fleet trials in partnership with PlusAI

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International Motors has launched customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, marking a significant step forward in the company’s autonomous program.

In partnership with PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway “tractor” – by which, we believe, it means “truck” (because that’s what the picture shows) – along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators.

The fleet trials will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio, ensuring close collaboration with customers and a deeper understanding of real-world applications. [Read more…] about International Motors launches autonomous fleet trials in partnership with PlusAI

Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations

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Logic, a pioneer in autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, has launched the Octopus robot, which the company describes as “a breakthrough in warehouse automation engineered to revolutionize picking and inspection operations”.

The Octopus is a fully customizable, overhead industrial robot designed with a transformative goal to maximize efficiency, flexibility, and intelligence for warehouses and logistics hubs everywhere.

At the core of Octopus’s innovation is its ability to deploy virtually unlimited, fully active tooling attachments at once, including suction, clamp, grip, and more, each mounted on independent arms operating in perfect sync. [Read more…] about Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations

Toray and T2 launch autonomous truck trial for petrochemical transport

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Toray Industries and Tokyo-based T2 are set to begin a long-haul autonomous truck trial on part of an expressway connecting eastern and western Japan.

This effort will test whether deploying T2’s autonomous trucks to ship Toray products can provide a sustainable solution to Japan’s driver shortage.

The roughly 440-kilometer route runs from the Tomei Expressway’s Ayase Smart Interchange in Kanagawa Prefecture to the Shin-Meishin Expressway’s Ibaraki-Sendaiji Interchange in Osaka. Four runs are scheduled between September 16, 2025, and April 2026. [Read more…] about Toray and T2 launch autonomous truck trial for petrochemical transport

Glīd launches ‘world-first’ unmanned autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform

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Glīd Tech, a dual-use logistics company specializing in autonomous, electrified road-to-rail mobility, has unveiled “the world’s first” unmanned, dual-mode Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform at the New Mobility Futures event. (See video below.)

The Glīd platform is built to serve the evolving demands of freight, defense, and industrial automation by uniting Rāden, a hybrid-electric unmanned ground vehicle, with EZRA-1SIX, Glīd’s AI-powered orchestration software.

Freight and defense logistics are at a breaking point. Legacy infrastructure, labor shortages, carbon mandates, and geopolitical instability have exposed deep inefficiencies in how goods move. [Read more…] about Glīd launches ‘world-first’ unmanned autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform

Fernride transforms Estonia port to driverless operations

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A significant milestone for autonomous logistics in Europe

HHLA TK Estonia terminal, near Tallinn, has partnered with yard trucking automation company Fernride, to begin the operational transition to driverless operation of terminal tractors.

Together, the two companies aim to “set new standards for safety and efficiency in port logistics”.

The transition to driverless operations follows the successful certification of Fernride’s safety concept and system design by TÜV SÜD, as well as approval by the Estonian Transport Administration (ETA).

Fernride is the first company to receive TÜV SÜD certification for an autonomous terminal tractor in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). [Read more…] about Fernride transforms Estonia port to driverless operations

Rethinking packaging: How automation is transforming production lines

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As manufacturing faces growing pressure from labor shortages, sustainability, and quality demands, packaging is becoming a critical point of focus, especially in high-volume sectors like wood processing.

The article examines how one of the Baltic region’s largest furniture producers restructured its packaging operations through automation, revealing broader shifts in how industrial systems are designed and staffed.

Across global manufacturing, packaging is emerging as one of the most urgent frontiers for automation. [Read more…] about Rethinking packaging: How automation is transforming production lines

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