WehnerEd
WehnerEd OP t1_isu4zl8 wrote
Reply to comment by EtherealPheonix in This Autonomous Off-Road Forklift Weighs One-Third Less Than Its Competitors by WehnerEd
Yeah, great point. Having all the extra counterbalance weight reduces operational range on a single charge of the batteries/tank of fuel. Having the vehicle weigh less also greatly improves off-road performance in lumber yards, outdoor retail (think- supply chain for landscaping rocks), and mines.
WehnerEd OP t1_istgovt wrote
Reply to comment by baphosam in This Autonomous Off-Road Forklift Weighs One-Third Less Than Its Competitors by WehnerEd
Good point. The autonomy would probably be useful for hazardous cargo too
WehnerEd OP t1_ist48cx wrote
It seems the autonomous forklift was initially developed for the US Department of Defense's increasingly autonomous logistics fleet.
In what other applications do you see this being useful?
WehnerEd OP t1_isvdbri wrote
Reply to comment by Raptorsquadron in This Autonomous Off-Road Forklift Weighs One-Third Less Than Its Competitors by WehnerEd
Traditional forklifts… that are rated for 10,000 pounds at a 54” load center. Honestly, would autonomous forklifts weigh any different than a traditional forklift? Hmm