LG CNS is set to enter the North American logistics automation market with its warehouse automation logistics robots.
From March 17 to 20 (local time), LG CNS participated in the world's largest logistics automation exhibition, "Promat 2025," held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA. During this event, LG CNS showcased its warehouse automation logistics robot, the "3D Mobile Shuttle," and its smart logistics solutions, marking a serious push into the global market.
The newly developed "3D Mobile Shuttle" by LG CNS is an automated robot that uses dozens to hundreds of shuttle robots to transport and store goods within warehouse shelves. Traditional systems could only move in two directions, limiting the movement of goods and requiring inefficient use of warehouse space by installing shelves in every aisle. In contrast, the "3D Mobile Shuttle" can move freely in four directions—up, down, left, and right—allowing for efficient transportation and storage of goods. LG CNS has applied mathematical optimization technology to the "3D Mobile Shuttle" to maximize logistics operation efficiency, enabling more than a 20% reduction in warehouse space usage.
Especially, the "3D Mobile Shuttle" is designed to safely transport cylindrical goods, such as automotive batteries, in addition to general cargo. Companies in various fields, including manufacturing, distribution, and automotive, can choose the type and materials of the shuttle robots when adopting the "3D Mobile Shuttle." For instance, battery factories can use flame-retardant materials to prevent fires. Additionally, the "3D Mobile Shuttle" has obtained UL certification, a mandatory safety standard for electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment in the United States.
LG CNS also unveiled a smart logistics solution that integrates logistics automation equipment and heterogeneous robots. This solution supports integrated management functions such as real-time monitoring and remote control of automation equipment, optimal path management for autonomous mobile robots, traffic management, and monitoring. As a result, customers can efficiently manage warehouse cargo volume, reduce logistics costs, and save operational time. The solution also enables continuous warehouse operation by diagnosing issues and predicting maintenance through AI analysis based on real-time data collection from logistics automation equipment and robots.
At the exhibition, LG CNS operated a joint booth with its American partner "Bear Robotics," a robotics company specializing in factory logistics linkage, and "Thira Robotics," a smart factory solutions company specializing in heavy cargo transportation automation.
Over the past 20 years, LG CNS has delivered smart logistics consulting, design, construction, and operation projects for major domestic e-commerce companies, courier services, and manufacturers, earning recognition for its unique capabilities in the logistics automation market. The company has also led factory intelligence and optimization for LG affiliates by applying advanced technologies such as AI, digital twins, and robots through its smart logistics solutions.
"LG CNS is developing various logistics robots to further strengthen its smart logistics capabilities," said Lee Joon-ho, Vice President of the Smart Logistics & City Division at LG CNS. "We will provide customized logistics robots and smart logistics solutions tailored for North American customers to support them in successfully implementing logistics automation."
