With the rise of intelligent logistics and Industry 4.0, Automatic Guided Forklifts (AGFs), as a core category of industrial mobile robots - are increasingly becoming essential tools for driving intelligent transformation in warehousing and manufacturing sectors.
On May 15–16, 2025, the first Global Automatic Guided Forklift (AGF) Application Scenario Competition opened in Hefei, China. Organized by the Mobile Robot Industry Alliance, the event brought together top players in the field. As a key technology partner, Hangcha Intelligence showcased its self-developed Mini Stacking AGV, leveraging high-precision navigation and flexible task scheduling to tackle complex industrial scenarios—demonstrating the strength of Chinese intelligent manufacturing on a global stage.
Good news from the field! Hangcha Intelligence proudly took home two major honors at the competition:
The Outstanding Leadership Award
The Gold Steering Wheel Award for Millimeter-Level Precision
Competition Highlights
Mr. Zhijie Wang, Deputy General Manager of Hangcha Intelligence, was invited to attend the opening ceremony and participate in the launch event. With over a decade of experience in technical management and application deployment of intelligent logistics systems, he also served as a competition judge, following the event throughout. His involvement not only reflects Hangcha’s commitment to promoting industry standardization and practical excellence within the AGF industry.
Industry Insights
At the opening day of the competition, Hangcha CTO Yikun Tao delivered a keynote on The Evolution of AGF Technologies and Product Architectures in the Era of Embodied Intelligence.
His insights explored how AGFs are moving beyond basic automation toward cognitive collaboration, integrating AI capabilities such as multimodal perception and self-learning decision-making into real industrial environments. His presentation offered a clear and forward-looking perspective on the future of intelligent logistics, bridging theory, and real-world application.
On-Site Moments
In this competition, Hangcha Intelligence pushed the limits by taking on two challenges: high-throughput transport and high-precision stacking. Through real-world trials, Hangcha redefined performance standards for flexible warehouse automation.
Hangcha’s entry the Mini Stacking AGV is purpose-built for narrow aisles and high-density storage, combining three core strengths:
Superior Adaptability
SLAM-based navigation eliminates the need for magnetic tape or QR codes. The AGV adapts dynamically to changing environments and navigates aisles as narrow as 1.9 meters with ease.
Intelligent Coordination
Equipped with a proprietary scheduling system, it supports multi-vehicle collaboration, cross-floor task execution, and seamless integration with WMS for end-to-end automation.
Energy-Efficient Performance
With fast-charging technology and 24/7 autonomous operation, it reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to conventional forklifts—empowering greener, more sustainable logistics.
Awarded, and Advancing
These awards reflect not only industry recognition of Hangcha Intelligence’s technical excellence but also serve as motivation for our team’s continued dedication to advancing the AGF field.
Respect to all fellow participants and organizers for making this pioneering event a success.
Looking ahead, Hangcha Intelligence will continue to break technological boundaries and innovate through real-world application, accelerating the evolution of AGFs from passive tools to active productivity partners—unlocking new possibilities for global manufacturing.
