Why Choose BlueBotics? 8 Questions for Kyneos Automation

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German automatic forklift producer and truck loading pioneer kyneos automation began working with BlueBotics in 2018. Here the company’s General Manager, Martin Ruhland, gives his feedback on the experience.

*Martin Ruhland, General Manager of kyneos automation.*

Logistics automation leader, kyneos automation (previously called KS Control) partnered with BlueBotics in 2018, integrating our ANT localization⁺ technology to provide precise positioning for its growing range of automated forklifts.

Since then, the German firm has continued to expand its product offering, focusing on addressing challenging truck loading/unloading and multiple stacking applications.

Below the company’s General Manager, Martin Ruhland, gives his feedback on the experience of working with BlueBotics and ANT technology.

1. What challenge were you looking to address by working with BlueBotics?

Our entry into the world of AGV solutions began with BlueBotics. The main challenge we aimed to solve was finding a reliable vehicle localization system that we could integrate into our applications for truck loading and unloading. With BlueBotics as our partner, we found exactly what we needed!

2. What was your main concern before working with us, if you had one?

As with any new technology partnership, our main concern was whether the localization system would be precise and robust enough for our highly dynamic truck loading and unloading applications. By choosing ANT localization⁺, we were able to rely on a proven, high-performance technology. BlueBotics quickly put our concerns to rest through strong technical support, collaborative testing, and consistent performance in real-world environments.

“BlueBotics quickly put our concerns to rest through strong technical support, collaborative testing, and consistent performance in real-world environments.”

3. What specific aspects of our ANT navigation technology do you appreciate the most?

We especially appreciate the flexibility of ANT navigation, which allows us to build custom solutions on top of it, such as our truck loading and unloading applications. Additionally, the ability to combine different navigation technologies, including SLAM and camera-based systems, gives us the freedom to tailor each solution to our customers’ specific environments and needs.

4. How well does BlueBotics technology work — when commissioning vehicles, in operation, at a fleet level etc.?

Creating maps and routes with BlueBotics technology is very intuitive — so much so that even I, as a Sales Manager, can handle simple setups myself. The system runs very reliably, which allows our team to focus fully on the customer’s application rather than worrying about the localization technology. It simply works.

5. How has working with BlueBotics changed your business?

Without BlueBotics’ technology, our solution as it exists today simply wouldn’t have been possible. The ANT localization⁺ system is a key enabler for our automated truck loading and unloading applications, and it’s allowed us to bring a reliable, scalable product to market.

“The ANT localization⁺ system is a key enabler for our automated truck loading and unloading applications”

6. What specific results have you experienced from working with our team?

Thanks to our collaboration with BlueBotics, we’ve been able to develop solutions that previously seemed out of reach. The company’s expertise and technology have opened up new possibilities for us — especially in complex applications like automated truck loading and unloading.

7. How would you describe the support offered by BlueBotics?

The technical support from BlueBotics has been excellent. We’re often in direct contact with their service team, and they’ve always been able to help us quickly and effectively. Their online Support Portal also works very well and is a great additional resource. From a sales perspective, I can also only speak positively about our collaboration — the cooperation between our teams has been smooth and highly supportive on every level.

8. What is the main reason you might recommend BlueBotics to other vehicle makers?

BlueBotics combines proven, flexible localization technology with outstanding support — both technical and commercial. Their ANT navigation system gives vehicle manufacturers the freedom to focus on their core applications while relying on a robust, scalable foundation. That combination is hard to beat.

Thanks Martin!