Still has presented at LogiMat 2026 the Axl 15 iGo autonomous electric pallet truck, a solution designed to automate truck loading and unloading without installing fixed safety technologies at the loading bay. The announcement addresses an area that has so far remained one of the least automated in intralogistics: the handling of inbound and outbound goods directly at the interface with transport vehicles. The aim is to make this step more efficient and easier to integrate into existing workflows, reducing reliance on manual intervention.
According to Matteo Piantanida, Head of Sales Automation Still in Italy, the solution introduces a standard operating model for a phase traditionally considered complex. The loading bay presents recurring challenges linked to compressed operating times, labour shortages and variable environmental conditions, as well as physical constraints such as limited space and non-uniform trailer configurations. In this context, automation has so far been more limited than in other areas such as warehousing or internal transport systems.
The Axl 15 iGo has been developed to operate in this environment with a flexible approach. Two units can work in tandem to load up to 30 EPAL pallets in around 35 minutes, without the need for direct human intervention. The system can recognise the internal configuration of the trailer and position pallets autonomously, thanks to integrated localisation and positioning logic. A distinguishing feature is the absence of dedicated dock infrastructure, such as scanners or reflectors, which traditionally represent constraints in terms of both cost and implementation time.
Navigation and operational safety are based on a combination of complementary technologies. Outside the trailer, the vehicle uses 3D Visual SLAM localisation, while inside it relies on LiDAR systems to achieve centimetre-level precision. The device is also equipped with safety scanners, vision systems, light and acoustic signals, and three-dimensional pallet detection capabilities, helping it manage confined and variable environments while maintaining operational continuity.
This solution is aimed at contexts with high handling volumes and standard load units, such as third-party logistics providers, food supply chains, distribution and industrial manufacturing. With a load capacity of up to 1,500 kg and an operating speed of up to two metres per second, the pallet truck fits into high-intensity operational flows. Integration with automated fleets is supported by a VDA 5050 interface, dedicated management systems and API connections to warehouse management software.
