Jungheinrich Launches EAC 212a Autonomous Mobile Robot

Jungheinrich has introduced the EAC 212a, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed for high-lift transport tasks in logistics and production facilities. The vehicle automates pallet and stillage movements between floor storage locations, conveyor systems and buffer lanes, with optional integration into automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

With a load capacity of up to 1,200 kg and a maximum travel speed of 6 km/h, the EAC 212a supports cost-efficient material flow while reducing manual interfaces at transfer points.

AI-Based 3D Pallet Detection for Process Stability
In high-lift automation, load positioning accuracy directly affects system reliability. The EAC 212a uses AI-based 3D pallet detection to identify and align load carriers, even when positioning deviations occur.

The system compensates for positional offsets of up to ±100 mm and torsion of up to ±10°. This enables reliable pickup and drop-off even when pallets are placed manually and not precisely aligned. By reducing handling errors and misalignments, the robot minimizes unplanned interruptions and stabilizes throughput.

Contour-Based Navigation Without Infrastructure Changes
The vehicle uses contour-based navigation supported by LiDAR sensors. During commissioning, it generates a digital map of the existing warehouse environment and subsequently navigates autonomously using natural reference features.

This approach eliminates the need for artificial landmarks or structural modifications to the facility layout. As a result, implementation effort and project lead times are reduced, and layout adjustments can be accommodated with minimal additional cost.

Compatibility with the VDA 5050 communication standard enables integration into higher-level fleet management and host systems. Traffic zones and process logic can be adapted flexibly as operational requirements evolve.

Safe Operation in Mixed Environments
The EAC 212a is designed for mixed operation alongside personnel and manual industrial trucks. A 360° safety sensor system continuously monitors the surrounding area.

Obstacles in the direction of travel are detected from a height of 70 mm and are automatically avoided. This enhances operational safety in high-traffic production and logistics areas while maintaining stable material flow.

An integrated display with an intuitive user interface supports on-site troubleshooting and reduces downtime during fault conditions.

Lithium-Ion Power and Opportunity Charging
The robot is equipped with a fully integrated 130 Ah lithium-ion battery and supports automatic opportunity charging. Via the central control system, the vehicle can autonomously navigate to a charging station during short idle periods and resume tasks after partial charging.

This concept increases effective operating time, reduces manual intervention and improves fleet planning reliability.

Scalable Automation for High-Lift Applications
The EAC 212a is designed as a scalable automation platform. Deployments can begin with a limited number of vehicles and expand as throughput requirements grow. Over-the-air updates allow continuous software enhancement and additional application scenarios.

By combining AI-supported load handling, LiDAR-based navigation and standardized system integration, the EAC 212a provides a technically robust solution for automating high-lift pallet transport in dynamic logistics and production environments.