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Cyngn’s DriveMod Tugger is an autonomous industrial vehicle that can automate 80 labor hours per week and haul up to 12,000 lbs. per trip. DriveMod is built for mission-critical delivery with its “Never Lost” navigation system. It hauls multiple carts through tight aisles, live traffic and constantly shifting environments, without requiring manufacturers to redesign their facility around the technology. Before deployment, Cyngn said that it works with organizations to define the payback period and guarantee it. The labor savings are literally written into the contract. The DriveMod Tugger operates between buildings (weather permitting), and can run two shifts per day without a dedicated operator. It hauls and tows up to 12,000 pounds autonomously, delivering immediate value with a 2-week deployment timeline. Cyngn said that DriveMod Tugger never gets lost, and runs without tape, magnets or other infrastructure. Users can also switch to manual mode so teams stay in control at all times. Cyngn, cyngn.com, Booth 35024

Autonomous tugger that expedites ROI

Cyngn’s DriveMod Tugger is an autonomous industrial vehicle that can automate 80 labor hours per week and haul up to 12,000 lbs. per trip. DriveMod is built for mission-critical delivery with its “Never Lost” navigation system. It hauls multiple carts through tight aisles, live traffic and constantly shifting environments, without requiring manufacturers to redesign their facility around the technology. Before deployment, Cyngn said that it works with organizations to define the payback period and guarantee it. The labor savings are literally written into the contract. The DriveMod Tugger operates between buildings (weather permitting), and can run two shifts per day without a dedicated operator. It hauls and tows up to 12,000 pounds autonomously, delivering immediate value with a 2-week deployment timeline. Cyngn said that DriveMod Tugger never gets lost, and runs without tape, magnets or other infrastructure. Users can also switch to manual mode so teams stay in control at all times. Cyngn, cyngn.com, Booth 35024

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