Seegrid Corporation, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot solutions for palletized material handling, announced last Friday that its Lift CR1 AMR has been named Modern Material Handling’s 2024 Readers' Choice Product of the Year. 

In a news release, the company said the recognition “underscores the CR1’s innovative design and invaluable combination of lift height and capacity, setting a new standard for autonomous lift trucks in the material handling industry.”

The CR1 will be displayed at Seegrid’s ProMat 2025 booth (#N6742), where attendees can witness the technology firsthand. Designed to revolutionize operations for modern industrial facilities, it combines power and precision with industry-leading safety features.

“We are honored to have Seegrid’s newest autonomous lift truck, the CR1, be recognized by the readers of Modern Material Handling,” said David Griffin, chief sales officer at Seegrid. “This award highlights our commitment to listening to customer’s needs and delivering industry-leading autonomous solutions that work—driving safety, efficiency, and ROI.”

Seegrid said the Lift CR1 AMR is built to handle “the most demanding” applications, with an industry-leading 15-foot lift height and a 4,000-pound payload capacity. Seegrid’s proprietary Sliding Scale Autonomy technology — a unique hybrid of AMR agility and AGV predictability — allows the CR1 to adapt to dynamic environments and diverse material handling workflows. 

Equipped with advanced LiDAR-based SLAM technology, the CR1 dynamically plans routes in real time, eliminating concerns over map aging and reducing the need for ongoing manual intervention. 

The CR1 is also designed with safety as a top priority, Seegrid said, incorporating both primary and secondary obstruction detection systems. The comprehensive approach protects the AMR’s entire height, enhancing safety in busy environments. Additionally, the CR1’s precise drop zone scanning further minimizes risks for more accurate and secure payload handling.

With a fleet of nearly 16 million autonomous miles logged and zero reportable safety incidents, Seegrid AMRs are highly trusted by leading global brands to revolutionize their material handling operations without compromising safety.

For more information about the CR1, visit seegrid.com/cr1.