## 5 Industry Applications and Manufacturers
### Companies Manufacturing Autonomous Forklifts
These companies have established themselves as leaders in the forklift market, but there are other manufacturers as well who may also be prominent in certain regions or sectors. Additionally, the status of being the top-selling manufacturer can change over time due to various factors such as technological advancements, market trends and competitive strategies. The following are selected companies that manufacture autonomous forklifts in the market:  
* The K-MATIC automated forklift uses smart software to manage tasks, navigate tight spaces and safely interact with other warehouse equipment. Three-dimensional cameras and laser sensors ensure smooth operation and fast adaptation to changing environments. * Seegrid's Palion Lift RS1 AMR delivers comprehensive automation for low-lift processes, ensuring safe and reliable material handling from storage to staging areas and work cells. With its advanced Smart Path sensing capabilities and 360\({}^{\circ}\) safety coverage, the RS1 performs exceptionally well in complex enterprise environments. * Crown Equipment is a forklift that combines manual and automatic control in one machine. It has a single mast that extends forward and can be switched between driver-operated and self-driving modes with a simple control. * OTTO Motors, acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2021, makes industrial self-driving vehicles designed for heavy-duty material transport. An autonomous forklift is engineered to facilitate the movement of pallets between stands, machines and various floor locations. Utilizing specialized sensors to ensure that the payload remains within safe limits, the OTTO Lifter autonomously and reliably assesses and picks up pallets, even when they are misplaced or wrapped in stretched film. Five 3D cameras aid in detecting overhanging objects, as well as in pallet tracking and docking. * Vecna Robotics builds AMRs that can handle a variety of tasks, including towing trailers, moving pallets and performing machine tending. * Balyo offers a fleet of AMRs designed for the agile and efficient movement of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. The VENNY Robotic by Balyo truck, equipped with unique 3D pallet detection. * The Toyota RAE250 Autopilot is a top-of-the-line forklift designed specifically for warehouse automation. It combines the trusted design of a regular Toyota reach truck with a built-in navigation and safety system, allowing it to operate autonomously. This means that users receive the reliability of a proven forklift with the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of automation. * Hyster Robotic CB is a self-driving truck that does not need any special adjustments to roads or its surroundings. It uses a laser system (LiDAR) to find its location and avoid obstacles, relying on the existing environment itself as a giant map. * Combilitt: The Combi-AGT offers flexibility by operating autonomously in guided aisles, functioning in free-roaming mode, or being manually driven. Figure 20 depicts the autonomous-guided forklift produced by Combilitt. Table 12 below shows various forklift manufacturers and the different types of sensors used for navigation.