Fusion Processing and Bradshaw Electric Vehicles have partnered to develop fully autonomous electric Tow Tractors, designed to transform logistics operations in warehouses, factories, and airports. These vehicles, specifically Bradshaw’s third-generation T700 and T800 models, are being equipped with Fusion’s advanced CAVstar® automated drive system, enabling them to operate without human input. The system uses LIDAR, cameras, and ultrasonics to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently, even in GPS-denied indoor settings, without requiring additional infrastructure.

The technology has already been successfully deployed at the manufacturing site of a major global company, demonstrating its potential to enhance operational safety and unlock significant efficiency gains. By automating the movement of goods and baggage, where precision and timing are critical, these automated tugs offer energy savings and performance consistency beyond what human drivers can deliver, particularly when managing heavy loads of up to eight tonnes.