Autonomous forklifts and AMRs
EP stackers and pallet trucks that map your building with 3D SLAM, stack into racking, charge themselves and link to your warehouse system. One is running in our Navan demo warehouse.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
Robots that find their own way
EP's autonomous models don't follow tape or a taught line. They build a 3D map of your building with SLAM and lidar, plan their own path around people and obstacles, and line up with each pallet using fork-tip lidar or 3D vision.
They are the next step when you want robots to stack into racking, run long and busy routes and take jobs from your warehouse system. Our XQE122 runs in the Navan demo warehouse, so you can watch one at work before you decide.
EP autonomous models
Every model has its own page with the full specs. Prices are ex VAT.
Compare the range
| Model | What it is | Capacity | Navigation | Battery | Price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP XQE122 | Autonomous reach stacker | 1,200 kg | 3D SLAM, with QR codes as an option | 48V 150Ah lithium-ion | After a survey |
| EP XNA121 | Autonomous narrow-aisle stacker | 1,200 kg | 3D SLAM and QR codes | Ask us | After a survey |
| EP XPL201 | Autonomous pallet truck | 2,000 kg | 3D SLAM or reflectors, with 3D vision to line up pallets | 24V 205Ah lithium-ion, fast charging | After a survey |
Specifications from EP Equipment. Hire is on a 12-month contract with servicing included.
Watch the XQE122 at work
Our autonomous reach stacker driving itself through the Navan demo warehouse and lifting a crated pallet. Nothing on the floor and nothing on the ceiling: it navigates with 3D SLAM.
What makes them autonomous
3D SLAM navigation
Maps the building and works out where it is as it drives. No tape or magnets.
Pallet detection
Fork-tip lidar and 3D vision find the pallet pockets and check the space before each lift.
Zoned safety
Lidar safety zones slow the truck and then stop it, with 360° cover on the XPL201.
Self-charging
The XQE122 docks at its charger when idle or at a set battery level.
Fleet and WMS
EP's DAS software plans jobs and links robots to WMS and ERP systems.
Digital twin
EP can 3D-scan your site and build a digital twin to plan routes before the robots arrive.
From first call to robot running in about four weeks
This is EP's standard rollout for one robot on one job. Bigger projects take longer, and we agree the plan with you.
- Day 1Call
A short call about your routes. If it helps, see the robots working in our Navan demo warehouse.
- Week 1Site survey
We walk your site, or you send a video of the route, and we pick the routes worth automating.
- Weeks 1 to 2Plan
We agree the job and how we will measure it. EP confirms the install date within 48 hours of your go-ahead.
- Weeks 2 to 3Delivery
EP ships from stock, and the robot reaches you in about a week.
- Weeks 3 to 4Install
Installed, programmed, tested and your team trained in one day. Then we service it.
Source: EP Equipment automation.
Questions we get asked
Anything else, call us on 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
What is an autonomous forklift?
A forklift or stacker that drives, lifts and stacks on its own. EP's autonomous models map the building with 3D SLAM and lidar, so they need no tape or magnets.
Do autonomous forklifts need Wi-Fi?
Yes. They need Wi-Fi where they work, so they can receive jobs and report back. We check coverage at the site survey.
Can they work with my warehouse system?
Yes. EP's DAS software plans jobs and links robots to WMS and ERP systems. EP says the XQE122 is VDA 5050 compatible, so it can also join an existing fleet system.
Are autonomous forklifts safe around people?
They use lidar safety zones that slow them and then stop them, plus 3D obstacle detection. We plan speeds, zones and walkways with you before go-live.
How much does an autonomous forklift cost?
We price them for your site after a survey. You can buy them, or hire them on a 12-month contract with servicing included.
See them working in Navan
Book a demo at our automation centre, or ask us to look at your site. We'll tell you which routes are worth automating and what it would cost.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).