Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an autonomous forklift?
An autonomous forklift, also called a robotic forklift, is a driverless truck that lifts, transports and places pallets on its own, using LiDAR, safety sensors and navigation software in place of an operator. Addverb's FlowT moves pallets up to 4,400 lb across US warehouses, distribution centers and plants without special infrastructure. It picks up and drops pallets at floor level, on conveyors or, in the ground-to-height model, on racking. -
How much does an autonomous forklift cost?
The cost of an autonomous forklift depends on payload, lift height, navigation, safety package, integration scope and fleet size, so Addverb prices each FlowT deployment after reviewing your site and throughput. Beyond the trucks, budget for chargers, WMS integration, commissioning and maintenance. -
Can an autonomous forklift run a full shift?
Yes, Addverb's FlowT 1000 autonomous forklift runs for up to 8 hours on a charge and recharges in about 1.5 hours at a fully automatic smart charging station, so it covers a full shift and docks itself between tasks. Fleet size and charging schedules are planned together so some trucks always work while others charge, which keeps pallet flow steady across two- and three-shift operations. -
Is an autonomous forklift safe around warehouse workers?
Yes, Addverb's FlowT uses LiDAR and object detection sensors that automatically stop the forklift when a person or obstacle enters its path, plus LED indicators and a buzzer that signal its movement to people nearby. Safety zones and speed limits are set for your layout during commissioning. -
What is the difference between a robotic pallet truck and an autonomous forklift?
A robotic pallet truck moves pallets between floor-level points such as docks, conveyors and staging lanes, while a ground-to-height autonomous forklift also lifts pallets onto and retrieves them from storage racking. Addverb's FlowT 1000 is the ground-to-ground pallet truck model, and FlowT 1530 is the ground-to-height variant adds racking put-away and replenishment. FlowT handles open pallets, trolleys and cages.