BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2024 / Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), a company which develops robotic solutions like following cargo carriers to assist people in their daily lives and subsidiary of the Piaggio Group, announced the launch of PFF kilo™, the newest addition to their portfolio of mobile technology solutions for businesses. The technology is designed to help businesses and individuals improve their workflow and operational efficiency by automating tasks that would typically require manual labor. The robots equipped with kilo(TM) technology are able to navigate complex environments and interact with people in a way that mimics human behavior.
PPF kilo is a 4-wheeled robotic flatbed with hands-free human following capabilities. Kilo works alongside humans, enabling users to move materials more naturally and without risking repetitive motion injuries. With a payload of up to 300 lbs and a maximum speed of 3 mph. Kilo marks the first introduction of PFF’s proprietary Travel on Known Paths autonomous behavior. This allows users to train robots on paths up to 100 meters in length and store up to 100 trips per fleet for future use.
PFF kilo is designed to operate in complex environments both indoors and outdoors, offering customizable mobile solutions for businesses across hospitality, manufacturing, retail, travel, indoor agriculture, construction, and more. The kilo can come with industry or facility specific carts or shelving, allowing tailored platform setups for various tasks. Moreover, it operates out of the box, without the need for costly infrastructure requirements or advanced training for operators. Kilo comes with PFF pro™ tools web portal and mobile apps, facilitating fleet management and frequent software enhancements.
“Our robotics technology is augmenting workforces around the world. PFF kilo is the newest model offering customizable options with the ability to utilize our latest software tools and data to manage the human-robot relationship,” said CEO Greg Lynn. “PFF’s autonomous technology enables robots to safely move with and around workers in various industries. Moreover, it streamlines workflows and boosts productivity in complex environments. This technology is beneficial from manufacturing to other sectors reliant on repetitive movement of goods.”
kilo operates using one intuitive button, displaying functionality status, features, and robot cues via color, brightness, and light patterns. The robot uses proprietary human etiquette algorithms, depth cameras, and 4D radar. Optimized for detecting and predicting human behavior while operating at pedestrian speeds. The hands-free following allows for both indoors and outdoors use for a wide variety of environments and applications. Kilo is intuitive, easy to use, and developed with worker safety in mind. The design aims to augment workers with valuable efficiency and safety, enhancing rather than replacing workers and jobs.
Kilo utilizes the PFF pro™ tools fleet management software. The cloud-based and proprietary software tool is a next-generation fleet management solution. Moreover, built to optimize and augment the working relationship between humans and their robotic counterparts. PFF’s next generation of robots provides integration and orchestration features. These allow teams to achieve more while collaborating with their robot partners.
PFF will be introducing kilo at the MODEX Show, March 11-14, 2024.
