Rugged Autonomous Transport
Smart navigation and control technology in challenging industrial environments
Autonomous transportation in industrial environments requires more than just a vehicle that drives from A to B. You want a solution that continues to function, even when conditions change or are unpredictable.
RIWO is a systems integrator with expertise in control systems for robust autonomous transport. We combine industrial standards with specific navigation principles to create solutions that actually work in harsh and unstructured environments —where standard solutions fall short.
As a machine builder, you want a solution that fits your system but, above all, meets the needs of your end customer—the user. We work with you to determine the right application and put together the optimal mix. Everything fits together seamlessly and functions as a single unit. We have all control disciplines organized under one roof. This streamlines coordination, accelerates your development process, and minimizes risks during integration and scaling up.
With years of experience in solutions for robust autonomous transport, we know what works in practice. We develop systems that are scalable, durable, and easy to deploy.
Would you like to explore what robust autonomous transport could mean for your machine concept?Â
Applications
Common practical applications include:
- Raw material flows: autonomous transport between cultivation/production, storage, and processing;
- Heavy or difficult-to-handle materials: moving them safely in unstructured environments;
- Inspection and support: rounds, tooling, parts, and tools in the right place;
- High-risk areas: transportation areas where people have limited access;
- Self-learning capability, when the vehicle must decide on its own how to navigate and operate.
What It Offers
An end customer wants a smooth process. Less downtime. Less reliance on operators.
With a robust autonomous transport solution, such as industrial ground robots (AGVs & AMRs), you can organize internal logistics and transport more intelligently—without requiring major modifications to existing machinery or infrastructure—even in constantly changing environments. These solutions are designed to perform their tasks predictably and reliably, ensuring that processes remain stable and easy to manage. At the same time, they are designed to be so user-friendly that operators can work with them quickly and without extensive technical knowledge. This ensures greater safety in dynamic and unstructured environments, more flexibility when dealing with fluctuating volumes and last-minute changes, and ultimately, predictable autonomous transport you can rely on.
Autonomous transportation
versus fixed infrastructure
Rails are predictable. But they’re fixed in place. The use of autonomous transportation allows for change without the need for constant reconstruction.Â
What this means in practice:
- You adjust routes in software, not in steel;
- You can add new stations or machines without major changes;
- You can scale up in phases, depending on your needs;
- You can organize complex logistics flexibly within a single system.
RIWO helps you choose the right solution for your application.
Not a one-size-fits-all solution. But the right one.
Are you a machine builder, and do you recognize the following challenges?
You see opportunities and want to move forward. But internally, things are at a standstill.
- Your team lacks the capacity or specialized knowledge to develop new technology on its own;
- Development times for new machines and systems are increasing, while market pressure is mounting;
- New technology is difficult to integrate into existing platforms and architectures;
- Requirements related to sustainability, digitization, and security are becoming more complex;
- You're looking for a partner who can help you think through issues related to modularity, industrialization, manufacturability, safety, and certification.
What you'll need:
Manageability and Collaboration
- A partner who contributes substantive ideas and makes integration manageable;
- Proven platforms instead of unnecessary development risks;
- A solution that fits your machine design;
- An approach that is proven, secure, and scalable.
RIWO helps you turn these challenges into a workable solution. Built on proven platforms. Tested in real-world conditions. Secure and tailored to your machine design. This allows you to get to market faster, with less risk.
RIWO as Your System Integrator
Autonomous transportation touches on multiple disciplines at once. At RIWO, those disciplines are all under one roof. This ensures speed, clarity, and manageability. You’ll benefit from:
- Expertise in robust autonomous transportation;
- One team for control systems, software, safety, and couplings;
- The right solution for each application, not a one-size-fits-all approach;
- Proven platforms with customization where necessary;
- Transparent collaboration: You stay in control, and we take care of everything.
We work with a down-to-earth and meticulous approach: reliable when it counts, practical whenever possible. High-tech neighborliness in action.
Need help with development, integration, or feasibility?
RIWOLUTION
Boost your innovation
An idea for intelligent autonomous transportation often emerges early on in discussions with your end customer. The question is how to move that idea forward without immediately taking on major risks or making large investments . RIWO supports you in these first steps toward implementation. This can be done directly through a development process, or first through RIWOLUTION “Boost your innovation.” Our support may include:
- Exploring the problem and the application for your end customer;
- Technical feasibility analysis and concept exploration;
- Research into suitable platforms and integration options;
- Explore grant opportunities to accelerate innovation in a manageable way.
From an idea to a workable solution
As the idea continues to take shape, we provide support in development, system integration, testing, security, and scaling up.
This is how you bring innovation closer to implementation, step by step—without losing control—and with the assurance that the solution will hold up in practice.
In practice
Integrating intelligent autonomous transportation requires more than just technical knowledge. It requires experience with real-world applications, processes, and people. RIWO has been working with OEMs and machine builders for years in environments where reliability and continuity are crucial—from initial concept to long-term deployment in the field. We understand that your solution will become part of your end customer’s process. That’s why we look beyond just the technology.
Here's what this means for you as a machine builder:
- Impact on time-to-market;
- Effect on risk reduction;
- Impact on engineering effort;
- Impact on product differentiation.
Reference Projects
Further exploration
Are you already working on a specific issue and would you like to delve deeper into a particular technology or further development? If so, be sure to check out our services and platforms.
Servitization
Data, maintenance, and ongoing development as part of value throughout the entire lifecycle.
Platforms
RIBOTIC platformsÂ
Perception, navigation, and manipulation as the technical foundation for autonomous applications.
RINEWABLE platform
Smart energy management for charging, storage, peak load, and availability.
Together, a
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Whether you're just starting out or have already made some progress:
A good conversation provides direction.
We take the time to understand your situation and that of your end customer.Â
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