Balyo

Balyo, founded in 2005, specializes in transforming standard electric forklifts into autonomous robots for warehouse automation. The company's core technology, Driven by Balyo, enables forklifts to operate as standalone intelligent robots with advanced navigation capabilities. Balyo offers a range of robotic solutions for various material handling needs, including transportation, towing, lifting, and collection.

The company's product line includes several autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed for specific warehouse tasks. The Veeny AMR can carry up to 1500kg and is suitable for very narrow aisle (VNA) storage. The Tuggy AMR has a capacity of 7000kg and is designed for towing applications. The Sherpa-B AMR, with a 200kg payload capacity, is equipped with a roller conveyor for transporting smaller containers. The Reachy AMR can lift loads up to 1600kg to heights of 11 meters. The Lowy series includes both counterbalanced and reach truck versions with lifting capacities ranging from 1200kg to 1600kg.

Balyo's robots utilize 3D lidar technology from Ouster for enhanced safety and navigation. This technology provides a comprehensive real-time view of the warehouse environment, enabling accurate detection of objects and people, and improving navigation in complex and dynamic settings.

Key customers and partnerships

Balyo has worked with several notable customers across various industries. In January 2023, the company announced that it had been selected by the Danone Group to equip one of their plants in northern France with a fleet of ten "Reachy" robots over the course of the year. This partnership aims to optimize storage space and operating costs at one of Danone's most important manufacturing sites.

Balyo has also established partnerships to enhance its technological capabilities. The company collaborates with Ouster, a provider of 3D lidar sensors, to improve the object detection and navigation capabilities of its robotic systems. This partnership has enabled Balyo to develop more advanced collision avoidance systems and improve the overall safety and efficiency of its autonomous vehicles in warehouse environments.