Aptiv, Vecna Robotics to develop next-generation autonomous mobile robots

Collaboration looks to deliver safer, smarter, cost-effective warehouse and factory automation

By Robotics 24/7 Staff December 18, 2025

Aptiv, Vecna Robotics to develop next-generation autonomous mobile robots

Aptiv and Vecna Robotics

Aptiv and Vecna Robotics are collaborating to develop "next-generation" AMRs, utilizing Aptiv's perception and machine learning sensors in combination with Vecna's materials handling autonomous robots.

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Aptiv, a global technology company focused on enabling a safer, greener, and more connected future, and Vecna Robotics, an AI-driven autonomous material handling technology company, have announced a collaboration to co-develop next-generation autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to deliver cost-efficient automation.

The companies said that the partnership combines Aptiv’s portfolio with Vecna Robotics’ advanced autonomy and orchestration platform to provide safer, more efficient and scalable material handling systems.

Perception, machine learning on AMRs

“Automation is transforming the way goods move through warehouses and factories, with devices that sense, think and act in real time,” said Javed Khan, executive vice president, intelligent systems, Aptiv. “Our collaboration with Vecna Robotics combines Aptiv’s advanced perception, compute, and software solutions with Vecna’s proven expertise in autonomous material handling. Together, we’re making automation safer, smarter, and more affordable - helping customers meet the demands of modern logistics.”

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As part of this collaboration, Aptiv’s perception portfolio and machine learning technologies will be integrated into Vecna Robotics’ platform. The companies said that the partnership will deliver reliable, cost-efficient automation at scale across industrial environments.

Aptiv and Vecna highlighted the following capabilities of their joint offering:

Perception and sensing hardware: The PULSE Sensor, a compact, surround-view camera paired with an ultrashort-range radar, enabling reliable and accurate 360-degree sensing.
ML-based real-time perception and path planning: Aptiv Radar ML and Behavior ML deliver advanced machine learning technologies for real-time perception and dynamic path planning in complex environments.
Autonomy and workflow orchestration: The Vecna Robotics platform, equipped with advanced perception and fail-safe navigation systems, according to the companies, prioritizes workplace safety by detecting and avoiding obstacles in real time - even in mixed-traffic environments. Beyond autonomy, Vecna said its unique CaseFlow integration enables seamless orchestration of workflows across humans, forklifts and other automation systems, ensuring optimized throughput without disrupting existing operations.
Aptiv’s embedded software and compute: Built on Aptiv's high-performance compute platform - including the VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) and Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform - the companies said this offering delivers best-in-class performance, advanced virtualization, ultra-low latency and exceptional flexibility to support a wide range of system designs.

“Partnering with Aptiv enables us to deliver even more robust and cost-optimized robotic products,” said Karl Iagnemma, CEO, Vecna Robotics. “This collaboration strengthens our ability to help customers reduce operational costs, improve throughput and achieve faster, more scalable automation ROI. By combining our AI-driven autonomy and orchestration with Aptiv’s advanced perception and compute technologies, we’re enabling more efficient workflows, safer operations and meaningful cost savings for customers seeking to modernize without major infrastructure investment.”

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