Learn about the flooring, concrete, and automation‑readiness challenges shaping today’s high‑performance industrial facilities. We break down practical insights, field experience, and emerging technologies that help warehouses prepare their floors for AGVs, AMRs, VNA systems, and next‑generation automation.
When a customer invests in warehouse automation, the objective is rarely just to install robots. The real priorities are operational: For HAI Robotics installations, these outcomes depend heavily on something that can easily be underestimated:...
Every automation system has its own sensitivity, but they all depend on the floor in one way or another. VNA Turret Truck and AGV Systems Very Narrow Aisle systems are extremely sensitive to floor profile...
When AutoStore systems perform exactly as intended—quietly, efficiently, and relentlessly—it is tempting to focus on robots, software, and grid engineering. Yet the most critical performance component is also the least glamorous: the floor. Unlike traditional...
As warehouses race toward automation — AMRs, ASRS, AGVs, G2P robotics — one critical infrastructure element still gets overlooked far too often: the concrete floor. Yet it’s the single physical surface every robot depends on....
As warehouse owners look to maximize storage density and throughput, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) turret trucks are becoming essential tools in high-performance logistics environments. However, many facilities overlook a fundamental success factor: the floor beneath...
When it comes to Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) operations, choosing the right equipment is only half the story. The other half? The floor beneath it—and the guidance system that makes automation possible. At Applied, we...
A high-performance floor is the foundation of an efficient automated warehouse. If your new floor was poured with a high-tolerance Fmin100, you’re already set to maximize the performance of your robotic material handlers or VNA...
The rapid adoption of AutoStore robotic storage systems in Canada demands precise floor conditions to ensure the seamless movement of autonomous robots. Achieving super-flat concrete slabs that meet stringent tolerances is the foundation of a successful AutoStore installation. This...
Automation is transforming the material handling industry in North America. As warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers increase efficiency, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are becoming a crucial part of the equation. However, the performance of...
Navigating the Challenges of Flooring for Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Warehouses Choosing the right flooring solution is critical when designing warehouse floors for Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) operations. However, a super-flat concrete slab might sound...