The truck records its position in the respective rack aisle using RFID tags or barcodes that are embedded in the floor along the rack aisles or attached to the rack. The warehouse navigation system uses these to calculate the fastest and most efficient route to the next batch of goods and optimally coordinates the truck’s driving and lifting movements.

RFID tags are used on the floor for the Linde Material Handling warehouse navigation system. RFID tags for the floor
The Linde Material Handling warehouse navigation system uses barcodes on the racks. Barcodes on racks

In the rack aisle, the driver merely activates the control lever. After that, the truck positions itself at the destination. For whole-pallet handling, the warehouse navigation system automatically puts the prongs into the optimal position so that the driver can then activate the optional fork cycle for storage and retrieval in order to move the next pallet. The cab’s ergonomic design allows the driver to reach goods easily when picking orders. This semi-automated process takes the strain off the driver and reduces driver error thereby increasing handling performance.