Question 1

How long does autonomous forklift deployment take?

Accepted Answer

A standard FlyWei autonomous forklift deployment takes 8–14 weeks from initial site survey to go-live. This includes site mapping, SLAM navigation calibration, WMS integration, safety validation, and operator training. Larger multi-zone deployments with fleet sizes above 20 robots typically run 14–20 weeks. The four-phase methodology — Discover, Simulate, Deploy, Audit — keeps each milestone predictable.

Question 2

What certifications do FlyWei autonomous forklifts carry?

Accepted Answer

The autonomous forklift models distributed by FlyWei Robotics are CE-certified for UK and EU operation. They comply with VDA5050, the open communication protocol that allows mixed-vendor robot fleets to communicate with a single fleet management system. Deployments are carried out in compliance with UK PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).

Question 3

Which autonomous forklift model is right for my warehouse?

Accepted Answer

The right model depends on load capacity, aisle width, lift height, and floor type. Counterbalanced models (SFL-CPD, SCB series, 1,400–3,000 kg) suit wide-aisle pallet operations. Reach trucks (SSR, SCB-1400) handle high-bay narrow-aisle racking up to 8 m. Stacker forklifts (SSS, SOS, 1,000–2,000 kg) are optimised for very-narrow-aisle environments. FlyWei's solution engineers provide a free site survey and simulation to recommend the correct SKU.

Question 4

Do autonomous forklifts integrate with existing WMS or ERP systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All FlyWei autonomous forklifts connect to the M4 fleet management platform, which supports WMS, WCS, and ERP integration via REST API and VDA5050 open protocol. M4 acts as the orchestration layer — receiving orders from your existing warehouse management system and dispatching robot tasks automatically. Supported integrations include SAP EWM, Manhattan Associates, and custom WMS platforms via standard API connectors.

Question 5

What is an AGV forklift, and is it the same as an automated forklift?

Accepted Answer

An AGV forklift — automated guided vehicle forklift — is a driverless forklift truck that transports and stacks pallets on its own. In UK warehousing the terms AGV forklift, automated forklift and autonomous forklift are used interchangeably, and FlyWei's models are CE-certified automated forklift AGVs. The real difference is navigation: legacy AGVs follow fixed wires or magnetic tape, whereas FlyWei's automated forklifts use SLAM laser navigation — no floor infrastructure, and live re-routing around people and obstacles.

Question 6

Do you supply an autonomous pallet stacker?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The FlyWei SSS and SOS series are autonomous pallet stackers — driverless stacker forklifts that lift and place pallets into racking from 1,000 to 2,000 kg with ±10 mm accuracy. They suit very-narrow-aisle (VNA) racking and ground-level pallet stacking, and run on the same M4 fleet platform as the wider range. A free UK site survey confirms the right autonomous stacker for your aisle width and lift height.

Load Capacity	1,500 kg
Max Speed (No Load)	1.8 m/s
Max Speed (Full Load)	1.6 m/s
Gradeability	≤5%
Positioning Accuracy	±10 mm
Angle Accuracy	±1°

Standard Lifting Height	9,000 mm
Overall (L×W×H)	3,400 × 1,550 × 4,290 mm
Fork Length	1,220 mm
Fork Outer Width	600 / 650 mm
Load Centre Distance	600 mm
Min. Turning Radius	2,240 mm

Battery Type	LiFePO₄ (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Specification	48 V / 300 Ah
Working Hours	8–10 h
Charging Time (10–80%)	3–4 h
Weight (with battery)	7,100 kg

Navigation Type	Laser SLAM
Pallet Type	Open / Closed pallet
LiDAR Sensors	P+F R2000 + 4× C2 + Mid360
Pallet Recognition	AI deep learning (standard)
3D Obstacle Avoidance	Optional
Braking Distance (1.5 m/s)	≤50 cm
Fork Height Protection	Standard

SVNA-1500

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Performance

Dimensions

Power & Battery

Navigation & Safety

Typical Applications

Related Products

SCB-1400

SSR-1400

SSR-1400EU

SSR-1400US

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