Vecna Robotics CB2 Tugger — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Vecna Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | CB2 Tugger |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Logistics |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Pivotal Fleet Orchestration |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- 3000kg tow capacity for full cart train transport
- Autonomous SLAM navigation with dynamic obstacle avoidance
- Replaces human tugger vehicle operators on milk-run routes
- Pivotal fleet orchestration integration
- Opportunity charging capable
- Industrial safety laser scanner certified
- Compatible with Vecna Pallet Pro and Freight multi-fleet deployment
What is it?
The Vecna Robotics CB2 Tugger is an autonomous mobile robot that replaces human-driven tugger vehicles on repetitive intra-facility cart transport routes. It autonomously hitches to and pulls cart trains of up to 3000kg total tow weight through factory and warehouse environments.
Who is it for?
Manufacturing operations running repetitive milk-run routes to supply assembly lines with parts and materials. Distribution centres with fixed cart transport routes between receiving, storage, and picking areas. 3PL operations automating predictable intra-facility transport without conveyor infrastructure investment.
Key specs
- Tow capacity: 3000 kg (cart train total)
- Navigation: Autonomous SLAM-based with dynamic obstacle avoidance
- Function: Autonomous cart train towing on dynamic routes
- Safety: Industrial safety laser scanners
- Integration: Vecna Robotics Pivotal fleet orchestration software
- Power: Electric with opportunity charging
- Origin: US
Applications
Assembly line parts delivery (milk runs), intra-facility inter-department cart transport, shipping dock cart marshalling, and inventory replenishment runs.
How it compares
CB2 competes with OTTO Motors tow configurations, Seegrid tow tractors, and JBT automated guided vehicles in the autonomous tugger segment. Vecna's Pivotal orchestration software — which coordinates tasks across CB2, Pallet Pro, and Freight platforms — is a differentiator for multi-AMR-type fleet deployments.
Limitations
- Towing only — does not perform loading/unloading of carts
- Route complexity limited by facility layout and obstacle density
- Cart hitching automation requires compatible cart hitch systems
- Opportunity charging dependency requires charging station planning
FAQ
How much can the Vecna CB2 Tugger tow?
The CB2 can tow up to 3000kg total cart train weight, covering most manufacturing milk-run and line-feeding applications including heavy parts carts and component supply trains.
Does the CB2 automatically hitch to carts?
The CB2 supports automated hitching to compatible cart systems. Cart hitch compatibility should be confirmed with Vecna Robotics during the system design process.
What software manages CB2 operations?
CB2 is managed through Vecna Robotics' Pivotal fleet orchestration platform, which coordinates tasks across the full Vecna AMR fleet including Pallet Pro and Freight alongside the CB2 Tugger.
What is a milk-run route?
A milk run is a fixed, repetitive material delivery route in manufacturing — a tugger follows a defined circuit stopping at multiple workstations to deliver and collect parts carts, similar to a bus route. The CB2 automates this route without a human driver.