A push towards smarter, more coordinated robot fleets will take centre stage at MODEX 2026, as BlueBotics showcases new advances in navigation, fleet management and obstacle avoidance.
The Swiss autonomous navigation specialist will use the Atlanta event to highlight how its technology is helping industrial users run more predictable, scalable AGV and AMR operations.
At the heart of its showcase is ANT, BlueBotics’ navigation and fleet management platform, alongside its latest innovation, SmartPass. The system enables automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots to navigate around obstacles efficiently, while maintaining the structured behaviour required in industrial environments.
The company says this balance is critical as automation systems grow in complexity.
“Industrial users don’t just need autonomous vehicles — they need systems that remain predictable, coordinated, and scalable as operations grow,” said Dr Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics.
“At MODEX, we look forward to discussing how bounded autonomy allows fleets to handle obstacles more intelligently while maintaining smooth, predictable operations.”
Fleet manager standardisation will be a key focus throughout the event, including a joint seminar with Kohler exploring how unified systems can improve efficiency across operations.
Titled The Power of One: Unlocking AGV/AMR Efficiency Through Unified Fleet Management, the session will see Dr Tomatis joined by Brian Gruzdis, warehouse automation lead at Kohler.
Drawing on practical experience, Mr Gruzdis will outline how standardising Kohler’s AGV software platform has supported its global operations. This has included faster deployments, reduced integration risk and greater flexibility when introducing different vehicle types across multiple sites.
Alongside the seminar, BlueBotics will run a series of on-stand sessions, offering insights into key challenges facing automated vehicle adoption.
These will cover topics such as obstacle avoidance strategies, interoperability between mobile robots, and the benefits and limitations of fleet manager standardisation.
Visitors will also be able to discuss their own automation projects directly with the company’s specialists, from vehicle development through to system integration.
By combining structured navigation with controlled obstacle avoidance, BlueBotics aims to help operators maintain efficient material flow while reducing disruption and avoiding operational deadlocks.
Its ANT-driven ecosystem supports a wide range of vehicle types, all managed through a single fleet management platform.
The approach reflects a wider industry shift towards system-level performance, where predictability, interoperability and centralised control are becoming essential to scaling automation successfully.