JBT Automation :: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) & Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

JBT Automation (operating as JBT AGV) is a global leader in automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). With over 40 years of experience, the company designs, engineers, manufactures, and supports intelligent material handling solutions that optimize logistics, manufacturing, and intralogistics operations. JBT Automation is part of John Bean Technologies (JBT) Corporation and is known for delivering robust, high-performance automation systems tailored to demanding industrial environments. The company emphasizes American and European manufacturing, strong safety standards, and long-term customer support.

JBT Automation focuses on flexible, scalable, and multi-brand fleet management through its proprietary mōt.OS software platform. This operating system allows seamless integration and control of robots from different manufacturers, making it easier for customers to scale automation across facilities.

Key Robot-Based Products:

• JBT AGV / AMR Fleet: A comprehensive range of autonomous vehicles for horizontal transport. These include tugger AGVs, unit load carriers, fork AGVs, and custom-designed mobile robots capable of handling heavy payloads in manufacturing and warehousing environments.
• mōt.OS (Motion Operating System): The intelligent software backbone that orchestrates multiple robot fleets, optimizes routes, manages traffic, and integrates with existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. It supports mixed fleets and enables predictive maintenance and performance analytics.
• Industry-Specific Solutions: JBT offers tailored automation for automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, warehousing & 3PL, paper & tissue, and building materials industries. Solutions range from simple point-to-point transport to complex, synchronized multi-robot systems.

The company has deployed over 7,000 robots across 700+ systems worldwide. Its robots are engineered for reliability in 24/7 operations, with advanced safety features, precise navigation, and the ability to work collaboratively with humans. JBT emphasizes rapid ROI, minimal disruption during implementation, and long-term service support.

JBT Automation continues to innovate in flexible automation, helping manufacturers and logistics providers address labor shortages, increase throughput, and improve operational efficiency through intelligent mobile robotics.