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EAC 212a enables a gradual introduction to automated material flows

06. October 2026, 20:45 Uhr
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With the mobile robot presented at Logimat 2026, the manufacturer addresses automation projects step by step. Existing infrastructure should be largely reusable.
With the EAC 212a, Jungheinrich expands its range of autonomous mobile robots with a vehicle for pallet transport with an integrated lifting function. (Source: Jungheinrich)
With the EAC 212a, Jungheinrich expands its range of autonomous mobile robots with a vehicle for pallet transport with an integrated lifting function. (Source: Jungheinrich)
06.10.2026
Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger

Jungheinrich has started the sales of the autonomous mobile robot "EAC 212a". The vehicle, presented at Logimat 2026, is designed for automated pallet transports between goods receipt, storage, production, and shipping. With an integrated lifting function, it can connect different process areas within the material flow.

Various Handover Points Connected

The EAC 212a is designed to serve floor spaces, lanes, and block storage, as well as conveyor systems and automated storage systems. Additionally, it is intended to connect to production and packaging facilities. This enables the vehicle to automate pallet transport across multiple process areas.

According to their own statement, Jungheinrich focused on the easiest possible implementation in existing operational environments during development. Extensive changes to the infrastructure are not required for many applications. Therefore, companies can initially start with a single vehicle and automate selected transport processes.

According to a statement, the solution can subsequently be expanded with additional vehicles and process areas. Integration into broader automation systems is also planned. Existing investments should be able to continue to be used in a gradual expansion.

Software functions from existing platform At the start of sales, the EAC 212a uses functions from the Jungheinrich automation platform that were already developed for the EAE 212a. This includes the automated storage and retrieval of pallets in block storage areas. The software can also manage pallet locations within storage rows. According to the company, additional functions relate to speed during storage and retrieval as well as the handling of disruptions. With the help of appropriate recovery functions, the mobile robot should be able to independently resolve certain disruptions.

Camera-Based Recognition Prepared

According to Jungheinrich, the software architecture also forms the technical basis for integrating physical AI functions. As an example, the company mentions camera-based image recognition. This is intended to identify different load carriers and allow them to be picked up by the vehicle.

For the introduction of the EAC 212a, the manufacturer also offers demo and try-and-buy concepts. Companies can test the vehicle under real operating conditions and examine the application possibilities for their respective processes.

With the start of sales, Jungheinrich is expanding its range of autonomous mobile robots to include a vehicle for pallet transport with an integrated lifting function. According to the company, there was already demand for the model before the official market launch.

Translated automatically from German.
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