BlueBotics highlights fleet manager standardization and advanced obstacle avoidance for AGVs/AMRs at MODEX 2026
The Swiss navigation leader will share expertise on unified fleet management, efficient AGV and AMR operation, and advanced obstacle avoidance, highlighting how its ANT technology supports predictable, scalable mobile robot operations.
Monday, April 13, St-Sulpice, Switzerland: Autonomous navigation and fleet management leader BlueBotics will highlight fleet manager standardization, obstacle avoidance, and vehicle navigation at MODEX 2026, taking place April 13-16 in Atlanta, Georgia, through on-stand educational sessions, expert discussions, and a joint seminar with Kohler focused on unified fleet management.
At booth C13394, BlueBotics will present its ANT navigation and fleet management technology, including SmartPass, a new innovation that enables automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to overcome path obstructions efficiently while maintaining the structured, predictable behavior required in industrial environments.
"Industrial users don't just need autonomous vehicles — they need systems that remain predictable, coordinated, and scalable as operations grow," said Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. "At MODEX, we look forward to discussing how bounded autonomy allows fleets to handle obstacles more intelligently while maintaining smooth, predictable operations."
Fleet manager standardization seminar with Kohler
BlueBotics will place fleet manager standardization at the center of its MODEX presence through a joint seminar with kitchen and bath leader Kohler titled The Power of One: Unlocking AGV/AMR Efficiency Through Unified Fleet Management.
During the session, BlueBotics CEO Dr. Nicola Tomatis and Brian Gruzdis, Senior Staff Engineer - Warehouse Automation Lead at Kohler, will discuss the benefits of standardizing an AGV/AMR fleet manager, the potential risks involved, and best practices for selecting a fleet manager partner and deploying fleet management enterprise-wide.
Drawing on real-world experience, Gruzdis will explain how standardizing Kohler's AGV software platform has supported the company's global AGV and AMR operations by accelerating deployments, reducing integration risk, and enabling greater flexibility in deploying different vehicle types across multiple production sites.
On-stand expertise and live knowledge sharing
Throughout the show, BlueBotics' experts will host short on-stand educational sessions, offering visitors practical insights into key automation challenges and solutions. Topics will include the pros and cons of obstacle avoidance, mobile robot interoperability, fleet manager standardization, and best practices for integrating automated vehicles into complex industrial environments.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to discuss their specific automation projects with the BlueBotics team, from vehicle development to system integration and fleet manager standardization.
Driving efficient, scalable fleet operations
By combining structured navigation with controlled obstacle avoidance, BlueBotics enables fleets to maintain efficient material flow while minimizing disruption and reducing the risk of deadlocks. Its ecosystem of "ANT driven" vehicles spans a wide range of vehicle types, all of which can be managed through a unified fleet management platform based on BlueBotics' ANT server fleet manager.
This approach reflects a growing industry focus on system-level performance, where predictability, interoperability and centralized control are essential to scaling automation successfully across sites and applications.
About BlueBotics
BlueBotics is the reference in natural feature navigation, its mission being to help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With 24 years of industry experience, BlueBotics provides the autonomous navigation technology (ANT) and expert support customers need to
bring their AGV, automated forklift, or mobile robot successfully to market. Today, there are more than 6,000 ANT driven vehicles in operation worldwide. Visit www.bluebotics.com to learn more.
BlueBotics is also the creator of ANTdriven.com, an educational resource that helps professionals explore how mobile robotics can help their businesses thrive.
BlueBotics is a ZAPI GROUP company.
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