Balyo :: Autonomous Lift Trucks & Warehouse Automation Solutions

Balyo is a French robotics company specializing in autonomous lift trucks and warehouse automation solutions. Founded in 2005 and headquartered near Paris, Balyo develops and deploys AGV-AMR (Automated Guided Vehicle / Autonomous Mobile Robot) technology that transforms conventional forklifts into intelligent, driverless systems. The company’s core innovation is its “EasyPal” and proprietary navigation technology, which allows autonomous forklifts to operate without infrastructure changes such as magnetic tape, reflectors, or laser targets. Instead, Balyo robots use natural navigation (SLAM-based) combined with advanced AI and fleet management software to adapt dynamically to real-world warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Balyo’s robots are built on proven OEM chassis (including Toyota, Linde, Still, and others), making them familiar to operators while delivering full autonomy. The company offers a complete fleet of specialized autonomous vehicles designed for high-bay storage, narrow-aisle operations, and heavy material transport. Their solutions are deployed globally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, serving industries such as food & beverage, automotive, 3PL logistics, paper, and general manufacturing.

Key robot-based products include:

• Veeny: Autonomous VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) reach truck capable of operating in 1.8m / 6ft aisles with 1500 kg payload. It maximizes vertical storage density in high-bay warehouses.
• Reachy: Autonomous reach truck for 2.9m / 9’6″ aisles with 1600 kg capacity, ideal for medium-to-high storage applications.
• Lowy: Autonomous stacker series for standard and counterbalanced configurations, handling pallets in 3m+ aisles with payloads up to 1600 kg.
• Tuggy: Autonomous tugger with up to 7000 kg pulling capacity, designed for trailer and cart transport with smart auto-hitch/unhitch functionality.

Balyo provides a full-service model including site assessment, simulation, deployment, and ongoing support. Customers report significant benefits: up to 50% faster production line feeding, multi-million-dollar annual savings, and 30% higher storage density without warehouse modifications. The company emphasizes sustainability, safety, and rapid ROI (often under 2 years).