#57 The Most Radical AGV Design We’ve Ever Seen? // Julius Lutzer (Filics)

from Automation Awakenings · host Dr. Oliver Zuchowski and Matthias Koblitz

In this Automation Awakenings episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the most innovative startups in logistics automation: Filics.Live from the Interlogistik Testcamp, we sit down with Julius Lutzer, co-founder of Filics, to explore their radically minimal, ultra-compact mobile robot system — a synchronized pair of autonomous skids designed for next-level pallet transport.🔍 What’s inside:How Filics aims to cut truck loading time from 45 minutes to just 5Why they ditched the traditional AMR shape to focus on just the forksReal use cases from customers like Bosch and Coca-ColaThe startup story: from student idea at TUM to market entry with certified systemsChallenges of scaling hardware in logistics – and how they’re tackling them💡 Whether you're into robotics, logistics tech, or the future of warehouse automation, this is a must-watch episode packed with insight, startup energy, and bold visions for what's next.🎧 Watch now to learn:Why Filics believes “less is more” in mobile robot designHow their synchronization tech makes two robots work like oneWhat’s next: from certified pallet transport to autonomous truck loading🔥 Ready to meet the most compact AGV you’ve ever seen? Let’s go!

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