Intelligent Integration: GALAXIS' Rapid Development

The warehousing and logistics technology sector has evolved significantly over the years, giving rise to automated and intelligent solutions for pallets, totes, and other load carriers. As the industry advances toward "deep intelligence," AMR-based smart logistics equipment is experiencing accelerated growth—driven by both customer demand and technological innovation.

According to Dr. Bai Hongxing, Vice President of Zhejiang GALAXIS Technology Group and Dean of its AI Research Institute, GALAXIS entered the AMR sector in 2020 through strategic acquisitions. By implementing a comprehensive quality management system, the company ensured product excellence while leveraging its AI Research Institute to enhance technological capabilities.

"The key lies in integrating vision technology and SLAM navigation, along with advanced algorithms that enable autonomous decision-making for path selection and obstacle avoidance," Dr. Bai explained. "Combined with GALAXIS' deep expertise in real-world applications, this has allowed us to develop diverse product series and tailored solutions."

"GALAXIS' AMR portfolio has achieved leapfrog growth," he added. "This reflects market recognition of AMR technology. As AMRs mature, their reliability, stability, and adaptability to diverse environments have significantly improved—making them a focal point in the industry."

Launch of the "VFR Very Narrow Aisle Forklift Robot"

GALAXIS VFR, developed in 2021, gained strong market traction by 2023. Its development was spurred by a critical industry insight: many traditional warehouses, especially multi-floor facilities, still suffer from low space utilization, inefficient operations, and labor shortages.

Designed as a pallet-centric forklift robot, the VFR specializes in narrow-aisle high-rise storage. While it shares some functionalities with conventional autonomous forklifts, Dr. Bai emphasized their fundamental differences:

"The VFR is built from the ground up with industrial autonomous driving logic, specifically for narrow-aisle stacking. We embedded AI throughout its hardware and software, including eagle-eye vision systems and LiDAR, to guarantee both safety and efficiency."

He drew an analogy: "Think of it like the difference between dedicated electric vehicle platforms and retrofitted 'gas-to-electric' models. The VFR’s purpose-built design ensures superior reliability and performance."

"At GALAXIS, innovation isn't just about technology—it's about understanding the scenario," Dr. Bai stressed. "Logistics equipment is an application-driven industry. Only by deeply analyzing customer pain points can we design high-value solutions."