Cartken Hauler Launch Announcement

Overview

Launch Date: April 9, 2025
Company: Cartken, a leading autonomous robotics company
Product: Cartken Hauler, an autonomous robot designed for seamless indoor and outdoor material handling.
Targeted Environments: Manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, corporate campuses, and life sciences environments.

All-Terrain Mobility: Navigates a variety of surfaces including concrete, gravel, pebbles, grass, asphalt, dirt, tile, and carpet.
All-Weather and Day/Night Operation: Functions in rain, sun, snow, and extreme temperatures (-4°F to 122°F).
Integration Capabilities: Can integrate with elevators, gates, doors, and software systems for end-to-end deliveries.
Robust Performance:
- Load Capacity: 660 lbs (300 kg) on flat surfaces, 550 lbs (250 kg) on slopes up to 10 degrees.
- Speed: 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h) with zero-point turning radius and omni-directional steering.
- Autonomous Charging: 16+ hours runtime, 4-hour recharge.
Flexible Cargo Options: Available configurations include a flat base, shelf, enclosed, and temperature-controlled compartments.
Fast Deployment: Fully operational within 7 days without requiring major infrastructure changes.

Focus: Beyond last-mile delivery to address industrial and onsite logistics automation.
AI and Sensor Technology: Utilizes advanced AI-powered camera-based autonomy for navigation.
Challenges Addressed: Specifically designed to overcome limitations of traditional AGVs and AMRs, including adaptability to uneven ground and various weather conditions.

Traditional AGVs: Operate on fixed paths and require significant infrastructure.
Traditional AMRs: Limited to indoor 2D navigation and medium infrastructure investment.
Cartken Hauler: Offers greater flexibility and robustness for dynamic industrial environments.

Founded By: Former Google engineers with expertise in self-driving technology and robotics.
Mission: Transform onsite logistics and last-mile delivery with autonomous robots, enhancing productivity and reducing labor costs.