Autonomous Robots and Shuttle Systems for Pallet Handling

Warehouse automation provider Mecalux will present autonomous mobile robots and automated pallet storage technologies at IntraLogisteX 2026, targeting high-throughput logistics operations and digitally integrated warehouse environments.

Robotics Systems for Pallet and Goods Transport
Automated material transport is becoming a central component of modern intralogistics, particularly in facilities handling large pallet volumes or high SKU diversity. At IntraLogisteX 2026, taking place 18–19 March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham (United Kingdom), Mecalux will present robotics solutions designed to automate pallet transport and order fulfilment workflows.

The AMR 1500 Pallet Conveyor is an autonomous mobile robot equipped with an integrated chain conveyor module capable of transferring pallets weighing up to 1,500 kg. The system enables automated pallet exchange between conveyors, production lines, and storage systems without requiring manual intervention or fixed transfer points.

Autonomous navigation allows the robot to operate within existing warehouse layouts while dynamically adjusting routes to avoid obstacles and optimize transport cycles. Such mobile robotics systems are increasingly deployed in distribution centres, manufacturing logistics, and pallet-based storage facilities where flexible material flow is required.

Mecalux will also present other mobile robotics platforms in its portfolio. The AMR 100 Box is designed for transporting totes, trays, bins, and parcels, supporting automated goods movement in order-picking environments. The AMR 600 Rack transports complete shelving units to operator stations, enabling goods-to-person picking workflows that reduce walking distances and improve picking productivity.

High-Density Pallet Storage Using Multi-Directional Shuttles
In addition to mobile robotics, Mecalux will present its 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle, a high-density automated storage system developed for facilities with high pallet turnover.

The system uses autonomous shuttles capable of multi-directional movement within a racking structure, enabling pallet transport in both horizontal and vertical directions. By allowing shuttles to move across multiple levels of storage lanes, the architecture reduces reliance on conventional stacker cranes and increases storage density.

Such shuttle-based systems are typically used in large distribution centres, manufacturing buffer warehouses, and cold storage environments, where space utilization and throughput are critical performance factors.

The ability to operate several shuttles simultaneously allows facilities to handle high daily pallet inflow and outflow volumes, supporting continuous replenishment and dispatch processes.

Warehouse Software and AI-Assisted Operations
Alongside physical automation technologies, Mecalux will introduce updates to its Easy WMS warehouse management system, which forms part of the company’s digital warehouse platform.

The latest version integrates generative artificial intelligence through the Easy AI module, enabling operators to interact with the system through a conversational interface. Users can submit operational queries—such as stock status, location availability, or task prioritization and receive structured responses generated from warehouse data.

This approach supports faster operational decision-making and improved visibility within the digital supply chain, particularly in facilities managing thousands of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and high transaction volumes.

Industry Discussion on Flexible Storage Automation
During the event, Mecalux will host a technical session titled “Flexible Storage & Automated Systems.” The presentation will take place 18 March 2026 from 11:40 to 12:00 at the exhibition.

The session will examine how warehouse automation technologies such as robotics-based material handling and automated storage systems support operational scalability and help logistics facilities maintain real-time control over complex inventories.

Topics will include picking optimization strategies, automated inventory control, and the role of intelligent systems in managing large SKU portfolios across modern intralogistics environments.

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