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The new Flexley Stack F712 autonomous forklift can work in storage and retrieval. Source ABB Robotics.<\/p>\n
ABB Robotics today launched the Flexley Stack F712, an autonomous forklift. The company said the latest addition to its mobile robot portfolio creates a more complete, interoperable ecosystem.<\/p>\n
ABB said it designed the\u00a0Flexley Stack F712<\/a>\u00a0for demanding material handling, end-of-line storage, and warehouse operations across industries, including automotive manufacturing. The company said its new autonomous mobile robot (AMR<\/a>) can increase efficiency, flexibility, and scalability.<\/p>\n \u201cAcross intralogistics operations, businesses are being asked to process greater volumes in less time, while working with increasingly limited resources,\u201d stated Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics. \u201cThey are under pressure to move goods faster and with greater flexibility, while labor availability is becoming a critical constraint.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs part of our journey to more autonomous versatile robotics \u2014 AVR \u2014 we have combined advanced vision, mobility and intelligence in the Flexley Stack F712 forklift, completing our scalable, AI-powered AMR portfolio,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a turning point in industrial robotics. AVR enables robots to operate in a reactive way in unstructured environments, redefining what they can do.\u201d<\/p>\n Flexley Stack uses vSLAM rather than installed infrastructure<\/p>\n The Flexley Stack F712 can handle multiple load types and sizes, thanks to adjustable forks, according to ABB Robotics. This includes open and closed\u00a0pallets<\/a>, containers, or racks, with loads up to 2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb.) and heights of up to 8.5 m (27.8 ft.).<\/p>\n Unlike conventional\u00a0automated forklifts<\/a>\u00a0on the market, the F712 uses visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM) to\u00a0navigate<\/a>\u00a0its environment, said ABB. This eliminates the need for pre-installed infrastructure like markers or reflectors.<\/p>\n \u201cTraditional localization looks at the world with thin 2D lidar slices, but now we have a rich 3D view and can share maps across our fleet of stackers, movers, and tuggers,\u201d said Renaud Dub\u00e9, head of research and development at Sevensense by ABB, during a press briefing.<\/p>\n The\u00a0AI<\/a>-enabled system supports the autonomous decisions required to operate in complex, dynamic warehouse operations with a market-leading positional accuracy of \u00b110 mm (0.3 in.), asserted the company<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new AMR joins the\u00a0Flexley Tug<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Flexley Mover<\/a>\u00a0in ABB Robotics\u2019 growing vSLAM fleet. The P604 is an omnidirectional platform that can carry two pallets, while the smaller P2603 AMR works with different top modules, explained Ricardo Martinez, R&D product technology manager at ABB Robotics. The F712 can also work with the company\u2019s industrial robot arms.<\/p>\n \u201cAcross the globe, companies share with us their problems with hiring forklift drivers. SLAM enables flexibility,\u201d said Alfonso Gonzalez, global AMR product line manager at ABB Robotics. \u201cBy integrating all our AMRs with the same navigation technology, we enable them to work seamlessly together. There\u2019s an advantage for AMRs to be able to work on the same project \u2014 they\u2019re no longer limited or isolated.\u201d<\/p>\n The more agile AMRs can reduce operational costs, improve return on investment (ROI), and operate safely around the clock, asserted ABB Robotics. The ability of different AMR types to collaborate on the same workflows will translated into greater flexibility for logistics processes including line feeding, pallet handling, and scalable storage, said Martinez.<\/p>\n Applications include\u00a0intralogistics<\/a>\u00a0tasks such as warehouse storage and retrieval, as well as line supply, end-of-line handling, body- and press-shop, and drive-in and light buffer in the automotive<\/a> and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n F712 complies with standards, works with AMR Studio<\/p>\n The Flexley Stack F712 is fully integrated with the AMR Studio software and is\u00a0VDA 5050<\/a>-compatible, enabling interoperability<\/a> with ABB Robotics\u2019 other AMRs, all of which will now have vSLAM. Its integration with other systems makes it easy to manage complex projects with different types of mobile robots, the company said.<\/p>\n Together with\u00a0AMR Studio<\/a>, this can shorten commissioning times by up to 20% and adapt instantly when a warehouse or production floor layout changes. The no-code, drag-and-drop software suite supports rapid setup, fleet coordination, traffic management and real-time visualization. ABB said its tugs, movers, and forklifts can operate together in the same layout for \u201cscalable, turnkey\u201d automation projects.<\/p>\n \u201cCustomers can design workflows in a single, user-friendly interface,\u201d said Ainhoa Narv\u00e1ez, UX\/UI designer and industrial design engineer at ABB Robotics. \u201cAMR Studio democratizes automation. It allows true collaboration for operational efficiency based on real-time data, and it can expand as needs evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n Certified to the latest ISO and ANSI\u00a0safety standards<\/a>, Flexley Stack F712 can safely operate at speeds of up to 1.7 m\/s (3.8 mph) while loaded, the company said. The new lift truck is now available, said Martinez.<\/p>\n ABB Robotics innovations earn recognition<\/p>\n By combining autonomous forklifts, tugs, and movers on one platform, ABB Robotics said it enables customers to automate a broader range of\u00a0material handling<\/a>\u00a0and intralogistics processes. As one of the world\u2019s leading robot producers, ABB Robotics\u2019\u00a0portfolio includes industrial robots, cobots, and AMRs for a range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and logistics.<\/p>\n In October 2025, ABB Group announced\u00a0plans to sell<\/a>\u00a0its robotics unit to SoftBank Group for $5.3 billion. ABB Robotics has about 7,000 employees, and its U.S. headquarters and factory are in Auburn Hills, Mich.<\/p>\n ABB Robotics received a\u00a02026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award<\/a>\u00a0for its OmniCore EyeVision system, which enables robots to autonomously adapt to complex environments.<\/p>\n In addition, Ford Motor Co. recently\u00a0recognized<\/a>\u00a0ABB Robotics as a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the Indirect Industrial Equipment and Construction Excellence Category. The automaker said it honored ABB\u2019s performance, dedication, and collaboration during the 2025 fiscal year.<\/p>\n
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