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Piaggio Fast Forward presents kilo, a revolutionary robot with smart following technology

Published on : Monday 15-04-2024

kilo has a payload of up to 130 kg and uses 4D radar imaging and the innovative sensors developed by PFF to follow the operator and move autonomously.

Boston (USA), April 2024 – Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the Boston-based subsidiary of the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) active in robotics and mobility for the future, recently presented kilo™, a revolutionary robot featuring smart following technology.

Unveiled at a world preview at Modex, America’s main supply chain trade show held in March 2024, kilo™ is a hands-free robotic flat bed with a payload of up to 130 kg. Fitted with the innovative package of sensors and 4D radar imaging developed by PFF, it can follow the operator, move autonomously, and travel along more than 100 paths stored in memory.

“Our robotics technology is augmenting workforces around the world; kilo™ offers customisable options with the ability to utilise state-of-the-art software tools to manage the human-robot relationship,” said Piaggio Fast Forward CEO Greg Lynn. “From manufacturing to any industry that relies on the repetitive movement of goods across campuses and production facilities, PFF’s autonomous technology allows our robots to safely move with and around workers in complex environments, streamlining workflows and increasing productivity.”

kilo™ is designed to work alongside humans, enabling users to move materials naturally and reducing the risk of injury. It marks the first introduction of PFF’s proprietary Travel on Known Paths autonomous behaviour software, and provides operators with an innovative work tool with the ability to follow them or move autonomously.

The kilo™ platform is highly customisable: it can be outfitted with industry- or facility-specific carts or shelving, ensuring the right configuration for any job. In addition, the PFF pro™ tools mobile application allows easy management of robot fleets and regular software updating.

As part of the modernisation project at the production facility in Mandello del Lario, the Piaggio Group plans to integrate the kilo™ robot on the new Moto Guzzi production lines to assist operator manoeuvres. kilo™ will subsequently be introduced into the Group’s other production facilities in Italy, India, Vietnam and Indonesia. 

https://piaggiofastforward.com/business/kilo

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