Seegrid Tow Tractor
The Seegrid Tow Tractor is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed for heavy horizontal material transport in warehousing, 3PL, and retail fulfillment environments. It features a 10,000 lb load capacity and navigates using proprietary 3D computer vision and machine learning without requiring facility infrastructure modifications.
Overview and Use Cases
The Seegrid Tow Tractor is an autonomous material handling system deployed in warehousing, third-party logistics (3PL), and large retail fulfillment operations. It is designed to perform heavy horizontal transport tasks, moving palletized loads and other materials across facility floors without human operation.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous Navigation: Uses proprietary 3D computer vision and machine learning algorithms to navigate facilities
- Infrastructure-Independent: Operates without requiring changes to existing facility layout, marked floors, or fixed infrastructure
- Optional Automation Features: Can be equipped with Auto-Hitch for autonomous coupling and Auto-Charge for autonomous battery charging, enabling fully touchless operation
- Safety Integration: Designed with integrated safety systems for warehouse environments
Specifications
- Payload Capacity: 10,000 lb
- Maximum Speed: 4.0 mph
- Propulsion: Electric
- Navigation Method: 3D computer vision and machine learning
Applications
The Seegrid Tow Tractor is deployed in:
- Warehouse material movement and logistics operations
- Third-party logistics (3PL) facilities
- Large-scale retail fulfillment centers
- Horizontal intra-facility transport of heavy loads
Manufacturer
Seegrid is the manufacturer of the Tow Tractor. The company is based in Pittsburgh and has secured funding through a Series D round of $50 million and a subsequent funding round of $25 million. The company reports that over 2,000 units have been deployed across more than 200 customer sites, with a cumulative record of more than 20 million autonomous miles driven. According to the manufacturer, the fleet has operated with zero recordable safety incidents.
Seegrid offers multiple commercial models for deployment: purchase, lease, and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription arrangements.
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