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ForwardX Robotics · integrates with AbakusDirect

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for warehouses and production

Name: Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for intralogistics
Brand: ForwardX Robotics

Optiscan delivers autonomous mobile robots and autonomous forklifts from ForwardX Robotics for goods receiving, picking and replenishment. The robots navigate your existing layout, work safely alongside people and integrate with AbakusDirect – so you cut walking, ease labour shortages and scale capacity without rebuilding the warehouse.

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ForwardX Robotics autonomous mobile robots and autonomous forklift for intralogistics

Up to 60 %less walking with autonomous routes

Up to 200 %higher productivity in zone picking

Up to 50 %lower operating costs

5–9 monthsexpected return on investment

Figures are ForwardX Robotics’ estimates. Actual results depend on your volumes and processes.

No changes to your warehouse layout

The robots need no rails, tape, reflectors or conveyors. They map the facility, plan their own routes and avoid obstacles, so deployment is fast and you can add robots step by step as volumes grow.

Where autonomous robots fit

Warehouse and distributionZone and batch picking, goods receiving, pallet transfers and replenishment – fewer walking metres and less need for sorting and buffer space.

ProductionLine-side replenishment, just-in-time delivery to assembly stations, kitting and component staging – shorter idle times and steadier takt time.

Processes you can automate

Goods receiving

Autonomous forklifts move pallets from receiving to storage, detect pallet orientation and avoid obstacles in 360 degrees.

Picking

Robots carry goods between zones while pickers stay in their area. AMRs with a built-in scale remove manual pallet movements. ForwardX reports up to 33 % lower labour costs and 53 % higher picking efficiency.

Replenishment

Smart task grouping and path planning avoid traffic bottlenecks, and real-time traffic monitoring helps allocate staff where they are needed.

Production supply

Efficient line-side replenishment and just-in-time delivery to assembly stations, ideal for kitting and component staging.

Works with people

Robot workflows support voice, mobile computers and scanning, so staff and robots work in the same process.

Scales with demand

Add robots for peak seasons or new sites without changing the layout or the processes around them.

Industries

Warehousing
Distribution and 3PL
E-commerce
Manufacturing
Retail logistics
Healthcare logistics

AMR compared with manual picking and fixed automation

	Manual cart picking	Autonomous mobile robots	Fixed automation (conveyors)
Walking	Pickers push carts across the warehouse	Robots carry goods between zones; pickers stay in their area	Goods move on fixed lines
Layout changes	None	None – robots navigate the existing layout	Major building and installation work
Scalability	Add people	Add robots as volumes grow, e.g. for peak season	Limited by the installed system
Investment	Low, but labour-intensive	Moderate, phased roll-out	High
Best fit	Small volumes, simple processes	Growing volumes, labour shortage, production supply	Very high, stable volumes

Robots: ForwardX Robotics. ForwardX Flex series →

Robots, software and service from one partner

AbakusDirectDirects tasks to people and robots Voice pickingHands-free, eyes-free picking OptiCare serviceSupport, maintenance and leasing

Frequently asked questions about autonomous robots

What is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR)?

An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) moves goods in a warehouse or production facility without fixed tracks, magnetic tape or reflectors. It maps its surroundings, plans its own route and avoids people and obstacles, so it can work safely alongside staff.

What is the difference between an AMR and an AGV?

An AGV (automated guided vehicle) follows a fixed route marked with tape, magnets or reflectors. An AMR navigates freely, recalculates its route around obstacles and can be redeployed to new tasks without changes to the facility.

Which robots does Optiscan offer?

Optiscan offers autonomous mobile robots and autonomous forklifts from ForwardX Robotics, including the Flex series for picking and replenishment. Optiscan handles needs assessment, deployment, integration and support.

Do we need to change our warehouse layout?

No. AMRs navigate the existing layout, so no rails, conveyors or building changes are needed. The routes and zones are configured in software and can be changed as operations evolve.

How do the robots work with AbakusDirect?

The robots integrate with AbakusDirect, Optiscan’s warehouse optimization and workforce management solution. AbakusDirect directs tasks to people and robots, so picking, replenishment and transfers can be combined with voice picking, mobile computers and scanning.

Which processes can be automated with AMRs?

Typical processes are goods receiving and pallet transfers, order picking (especially zone and batch picking), replenishment, line-side supply to production and kitting.

How fast is the payback?

According to ForwardX, the expected return on investment is 5–9 months. The actual payback depends on volumes, the number of shifts and the processes automated, so we calculate it case by case.

Can we test the robots before investing?

Yes. Book a demo and we will go through your processes, show how the robots work and assess which workflows are best suited for automation.

See the robots in your own process

Book a demo and we will go through your warehouse or production flows, show the robots in action and assess where automation pays off fastest.