Seegrid Elevates AMR Safety with Advanced, Layered Obstruction Detection

Seegrid Corporation, a leading manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling, continues to advance safety standards across its autonomous portfolio. The autonomous Tow Tractor, Lift RS1 and Lift CR1 all feature a robust, layered safety system that sets a new benchmark for AMR performance and reliability in modern, dynamic industrial environments.

Both autonomous lift trucks are equipped with a combination of strategically positioned 2D and 3D LiDAR sensors, enabling them to continuously scan and assess their environments for potential obstructions. This advanced safety suite ensures comprehensive detection within a 3D volume encompassing the vehicle and its payload—throughout the entire travel path.

“Our customers demand dependable autonomous solutions that can safely navigate complex workflows and changing environments,” said CTO of Seegrid, Tom Panzarella. “The Lift RS1 and CR1 demonstrate our commitment to exceeding industry safety standards, delivering unmatched protection, performance, and peace of mind.”

This multi-layered sensor system not only meets, but exceeds, the ANSI B56.5 safety standard for guided industrial vehicles. By intelligently identifying and responding to obstructions—whether static or dynamic—Seegrid AMRs enhance both operational safety and uptime in our customer’s mission-critical material handling operations.

In busy, high-traffic environments, Seegrid autonomous lift trucks further strengthen safety with a dedicated 3D LiDAR sensor that monitors both the travel path and the intended pallet drop location. This feature ensures precise and obstruction-free placement of payloads, minimizing the risk of collisions with infrastructure or misplaced goods, commonly caused by manual operators.

“Our vision-guided and LiDAR-powered technology allows our AMRs to safely and accurately handle the unpredictability of real-world manufacturing and warehousing facilities,” says Panzarella. “These safety advancements allow our customers to scale their autonomous solutions with confidence.”

Mobile automation is increasingly becoming an integral part of modern supply chains and the industrial landscape. With a fleet that has logged more than 16 million autonomous miles to date in customer facilities without a single reportable safety incident, Seegrid AMRs are highly trusted by leading global brands to revolutionize their material handling operations without compromising safety.

To learn more about how Seegrid is revolutionizing autonomous material handling with industry-leading safety, visit www.seegrid.com.