Stäubli Robotics Showcases Series-Ready Transport Platforms And Autonomous Forklifts

From Stationary Robot to Mobile Unit Stäubli Robotics Showcases Series-Ready Transport Platforms And Autonomous Forklifts

2025-07-07 From Manuel Christa | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Conventional industrial robots are often no longer sufficient for today's production. Stäubli Robotics is responding to this by expanding its portfolio to include mobile robotics solutions for logistics and assembly.

The standard mobile robots that complement the range of conventional industrial robots at Stäubli Robotics include the PF3 transport robot, the FL1500 counterbalanced forklift, and the Sterimove.(Image: Stäubli) — The standard mobile robots that complement the range of conventional industrial robots at Stäubli Robotics include the PF3 transport robot, the FL1500 counterbalanced forklift, and the Sterimove.
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At Automatica 2025 in Munich (Germany), the company demonstrated how mobile platforms, autonomous forklifts, and industrial robots can be combined into a comprehensive system. Instead of relying on fixed production lines, more and more companies are moving towards decoupled production. Mobile robots play a central role in this shift. Stäubli Robotics has accordingly repositioned itself: the classic industrial robots continue to be produced in Sulzbach-Rosenberg (Germany), while the mobile series vehicles are now distributed from the Bayreuth (Germany) location. The goal is a unified platform strategy that appeals to both machine builders and end users.

Three Vehicles, Three Applications

Peter Pühringer, Managing Director of Stäubli Robotics in Bayreuth (Germany), says: "This means our offering no longer ends with conventional industrial robotics but also includes mobile standard solutions. This makes us a comprehensive provider with a very broad solution portfolio."

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An important exhibit at the booth was the PF3. The platform is compact, supports up to three tons, and can be universally integrated into a wide variety of industries. As a pure transport solution, it is designed, for instance, for connections between production and storage.

In addition, there is the FL1500, an autonomous counterbalanced forklift developed in collaboration with the logistics planning team at Mercedes-Benz. With a load capacity of 1.65 U.S. tons and a mono-mast design, it is particularly suitable for narrow hall structures. A variant with a triplex mast for lift heights of up to three meters is planned.

Stäubli has also developed the Sterimove, a mobile robot that, according to the company, is the first of its kind to be used in aseptic pharmaceutical environments of GMP classes A/B and C/D. The robot is fully encapsulated and thus suitable for applications with strict hygiene requirements. The first deliveries are planned for 2026.

Flexible Tool Change With System

Stäubli is not only focusing on modular solutions for transportation but is also rethinking tool changing. Alongside the mobile robots, Stäubli is showcasing new robotic tool-changing systems at the trade fair. These are designed to make existing systems more flexible and, above all, to minimize downtime in small batch production. Among other options, transmission modules for signals, pneumatics, vacuum, grounding, and data storage are available.

For applications with low payloads of up to 120 pounds, Stäubli offers four small-payload systems with high repeatability and integrated media feedthroughs. In the mid-range up to 770 pounds, three models with weight-optimized designs and high ISO safety standards are available. For higher load capacities, high-payload changers are offered, capable of handling tools weighing up to 2.75 U.S. tons. These can also be equipped with various modules. (mc)

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