{"id":56946,"date":"2025-08-18T06:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T04:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=56946"},"modified":"2025-08-18T06:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T04:22:10","slug":"oceaneering-mobile-robotics-unveils-new-autonomous-features-for-more-efficient-material-handling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/oceaneering-mobile-robotics-unveils-new-autonomous-features-for-more-efficient-material-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"Oceaneering Mobile Robotics unveils new Autonomous Features for more Efficient Material Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oceaneering International, Inc., (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/industry4\/20422_st3_iot_mobile_robot\/\">Oceaneering<\/a>) announces that its Mobile Robotics business has introduced a suite of advanced autonomy features now available on the MaxMover\u2122 Counterbalance Forklift and CompactMover\u2122 Fork Over Leg that are engineered to drive safety, productivity, and flexibility in modern intralogistics environments.\u00a0These new capabilities deliver intelligent automation for real-world industrial challenges and are ideal for deployment in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and logistics centers across the globe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1-149x84.png 149w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ocean-1-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Oceaneering Mobile Robotics<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The MaxMover\u2122 Counterbalance Forklift is specifically designed for use across warehouse logistics, manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and assembly lines. The system offers a true replacement for conventional counterbalance forklifts. Amongst its new industry-leading capabilities are <strong>Elevated Obstacle Detection (EOD),<\/strong> a safety-enhancing feature that detects overhead hazards, such as suspended structures or raised equipment, beyond the reach of standard scanners. EOD allows the mobile robot to automatically slows or halt to prevent collisions. It resumes movement once the path is clear, helping to minimize downtime and protect assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also new is <strong>Empty Drop-off Detection (EDD),<\/strong> which actively scans drop-off zones to ensure they are clear before payload release. This intelligent safeguard prevents misplaced loads, reduces the risk of equipment damage, and keeps operations running smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional innovations include <strong>Fork Pitch Adjustment (FPA)<\/strong>, which automatically modifies fork width to accommodate varying pallet sizes, eliminating manual adjustments and enabling seamless load handling with a single vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CompactMover\u2122 FOL U 1200 is a compact autonomous mobile robot engineered to replace traditional electric pallet stackers. It offers a fully electric solution without hydraulics for easier maintenance and a fork-over-leg design, natural-feature navigation, and infrastructure-free deployment. The CompactMover\u2122 offers a scalable, low-maintenance solution for modern warehouse and production environments. The new features including EOD &#8211; detects and stops for high obstacles, automatic pallet tracking &#8211;&nbsp;seamlessly handles misaligned pallets on the floor, and <strong>Available Location Detection (ALD) <\/strong>&#8211; scans rows and find available spaces efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these innovations, Oceaneering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/automation21xx\/mobile-robots.htm\">Mobile Robotics<\/a> continues to push the boundaries of autonomous material handling. By enabling higher throughput, lowering operating costs, and improving overall safety, these solutions are ideal for smart warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities seeking scalable automation strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceaneering.com\/omr\">oceaneering.com\/omr \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oceaneering International, Inc., (Oceaneering) announces that its Mobile Robotics business has introduced a suite of advanced autonomy features now available on the MaxMover\u2122 Counterbalance Forklift and CompactMover\u2122 Fork Over Leg that are 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