Flex Series Vision AMR

The Flex Series represents ForwardX Robotics’ core goods-to-person picking solution, combining vision-based SLAM navigation with multi-sensor fusion to enable autonomous operation in narrow warehouse aisles. With models spanning 60kg to 600kg payload capacity, the Flex family addresses picking requirements from small parcel e-commerce to medium-weight industrial components.

Product Overview

ForwardX positions the Flex Series as the foundation of its “Order-to-Person” solution—a picking methodology where robots bring goods to stationary workers rather than workers walking to goods. This approach claims to double picking productivity while reducing error rates from 1:10,000 to 1:100,000 through integration with RFID and barcode scanning.

The product family uses computer vision deep learning for environmental perception, enabling the robots to build semantic understanding of warehouse layouts. This vision-first approach differentiates from pure lidar navigation by providing richer contextual awareness, including recognition of rack positions, obstacle types, and human workers in shared spaces.

Key Features

Designed for goods-to-person picking in narrow aisles as tight as 800 mm, the Flex Series uses computer vision SLAM and three-lidar 360° safety coverage to double picker productivity.

• Vision-Based SLAM Navigation: Computer vision algorithms combined with lidar and inertial sensors for localization accuracy in dynamic environments
• Narrow Aisle Operation: Models designed for one-way aisles as narrow as 800-1000mm, enabling high-density storage configurations
• Autonomous Rack Docking: Flex-L variants feature lifting mechanisms for automatic rack detection and transport without manual intervention
• 360° Safety Coverage: Three lidar sensors provide complete obstacle detection for human-robot collaboration
• Fleet Scalability: Compatible with f(x) multi-agent scheduling system supporting hundreds of concurrent robots

Technical Specifications

Flex models span 60–600 kg payload, share an 8-hour runtime, and use vision-plus-lidar navigation with WiFi and optional 5G—sized from 600×480 mm to 1300×650 mm footprint.

Common Specifications:

• Safety: 3x lidar sensors, 360° obstacle detection
• Charging: Automatic docking, contact charging
• Communication: WiFi, optional 5G connectivity
• Environmental: Indoor operation, 0-40°C

Clinical Applications

While not a medical device, the Flex Series finds application in healthcare-adjacent logistics:

Pharmaceutical Distribution Centers: Goods-to-person picking for prescription fulfillment operations, reducing walking distance for pharmacy staff and improving order accuracy through barcode verification.

Medical Supply Warehouses: Transport of medical consumables, PPE, and healthcare products in 3PL facilities serving hospital systems.

Health Product E-commerce: Order fulfillment for online pharmacies and health supplement retailers requiring high-throughput picking with inventory accuracy.

Regulatory Status

The Flex Series operates as industrial logistics equipment and does not require medical device certifications. Products comply with industrial safety standards including CE marking for European markets and relevant local certifications for deployment regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What warehouse types suit Flex Series deployment?

Flex AMRs optimize for goods-to-person picking in small, medium, and large item warehouses. The narrow aisle capability makes the system particularly effective in high-density storage configurations where traditional AGVs cannot operate. Pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and 3PL facilities represent primary use cases.

How quickly can Flex systems be deployed?

ForwardX claims deployment timelines under one month for single-facility installations, with the goods-to-person system requiring no permanent infrastructure modifications. The company demonstrated deployment across 10 warehouses in 100 days for one logistics customer.

What picking efficiency improvements are typical?

Company reports indicate 50-200% improvement in picking efficiency depending on baseline operations and facility layout. Individual picker productivity reportedly doubles in units picked per hour, with error rates reduced by 10x through integrated scanning verification.