🚀 Automatic Logistics and Autonomous Mobile Robots Fair: The Future is Here! 🤖

[Erkan Teskancan]

AGV Expo: The New Face of Industrial Logistics​

Mediapoint & Exhibitions is organizing AGV Expo, shaping the future of the industrial supply chain. This exhibition brings together autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), machine vision, and fleet management systems, offering innovative solutions to the logistics sector.

Robotic Solutions for the Labor Crisis​

Manufacturers and logistics companies face severe labor shortages, particularly a deficit of warehouse workers. In Europe, there was a shortage of 1.1 million warehouse workers in 2024, with 75% of companies struggling to find staff. AGV Expo addresses this problem with automation, delegating physically demanding and repetitive tasks to robots. This allows human resources to be directed towards more strategic areas.

The Heart of Technology: LiDAR and SLAM​

These autonomous systems are equipped with advanced technologies such as LiDAR navigation, machine vision, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). Centralized fleet management software, wireless connectivity, and Industrial IoT sensors ensure seamless integration. Industry leaders like NEURA Mobile Robots, Proxaut, Sigma Motion, and Smartlogistix will showcase these technologies at AGV Expo. Integrated safety systems, energy management, and charging technologies for continuous operation are also important components of the exhibition.

Live Demos and Integration​

AGV Expo, taking place from October 22-24, 2026, at Piacenza Expo in Italy, stands out with live operational demos. Attendees will be able to experience how AGVs, AMRs, and supporting sensor systems work in sync in real operating environments. The exhibition is held concurrently with T3 Expo (Truck, Tire, and Trailer), bridging road transport logistics with automated intralogistics systems.

Wide Range of Applications​

Autonomous logistics systems extend beyond traditional factory floors. They are used in a wide range of applications, from heavy container transport in ports to baggage and parcel logistics in airports. In industrial distribution, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage sectors, they integrate with special requirements such as temperature-controlled transport, increasing supply chain reliability.

Future of Logistics: Growth and Efficiency​

Fabio Potesta, Director of Mediapoint & Exhibitions, states that the future of logistics depends on closer integration between vehicles, software, data, and people. With the implementation of these robotic systems, the automated logistics market in Europe is expected to grow from $1.87 billion in 2026 to over $3.12 billion by 2031, with an annual growth rate of approximately 10.8%. This transformation will enable personnel to be directed towards higher-value and supervisory tasks, increasing efficiency in industrial facilities.