LG CNS unveils Mobile Shuttle intralogistics automation robot that operates at -15°F

Korean AX (AI transformation) company LG CNS is accelerating its global expansion with the release of its next-generation logistics robot that the company said operates uninterrupted 24/7, even in extreme cold warehouses at -15°F (-26°C).

Formally unveiled at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, the “Mobile Shuttle” is an intralogistics automation robot that the company said is designed for stable performance in harsh subzero environments.

LG CNS said that the robot extends its applications to cold chain logistics in food and retail, while helping create a safer working environment for on-site personnel.

Mobile Shuttle takes automation to the freezer

The company said that the Mobile Shuttle moves through warehouse racks at speeds of up to 4.9 ft/s (1.5 m/s) and can carry loads of up to 3,307 lbs. (1,500 kg) each, with dozens or even hundreds of units operating simultaneously within the warehouse racks. LG CNS said that its four-way shuttle architecture, which enables movement in all directions - up, down, left, right, forward and backward - greatly reduces routing constraints and supports flexible logistics flows to maximize operational efficiency. The company said that the high-density storage design delivers more than 30% higher storage efficiency compared to conventional two-way systems that are limited to forward and backward movement.

LG CNS said that it has enhanced user convenience by incorporating an AI agent into its Mobile Shuttle. For example, the company said that in exceptional situations - such as urgent shipments - on-site operators can directly control the shuttle robot by entering natural language commands into a chatbot. When an issue occurs with the shuttle robot, LG CNS said that the AI agent identifies the cause and suggests appropriate response measures to the operator, improving both stability and responsiveness.

“Our Mobile Shuttle operates effectively in both refrigerated and frozen environments, helping us expand the scope of logistics automation,” said Junho Lee, senior vice president of smart logistics & city business division at LG CNS. “We will continue to drive our global business expansion by leveraging our distinctive strengths in high-density, high-efficiency logistics operations.”

To further enhance logistics performance, LG CNS said that it has integrated mathematical optimization technologies into the system. By analyzing the shuttle robots’ routes and operational status in real time, the company said that it minimizes bottlenecks and establishes optimized plans for inbound and outbound processes, automatically assigning the most efficient tasks to each shuttle robot.

LG CNS added that the Mobile Shuttle is designed to safely transport both general cargo and cylindrical items such as automotive batteries. The company said that it has secured UL certification, a safety standard for electrical, electronic and mechanical products in the United States.

LG CNS continues strategic push into North America

LG CNS said that it has been expanding its global logistics footprint since debuting the Mobile Shuttle at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

The company announced a partnership with Streamline-It in August 2025 to advance smart warehousing in the U.S.

In February 2026, LG CNS said that it signed a contract to deploy a Mobile Shuttle-based logistics automation system at the manufacturing facility being built in Texas by Paris Baguette USA. The company said that its technology was selected to support subzero sorting and transportation of baking ingredients, where freshness and temperature control are critical. As part of the project, LG CNS said that it plans to provide a management system to orchestrate the Mobile Shuttle fleet and integrate inventory management, along with real-time remote monitoring of equipment.

The company said that hundreds of shuttle robots are already in operation, automating logistics at LG Group affiliate plants in North America.