Jungheinrich officially launches sales of the autonomous mobile robot EAC 212a. Introduced at LogiMAT 2026, the mobile robot was developed for automated pallet transport and, thanks to its integrated lifting function, connects different process areas along the material flow. Customers benefit from simple integration into existing operating environments and a cost-effective, scalable approach to automation.
The EAC 212a automates transport between goods receipt, warehousing, production and dispatch. It connects floor storage locations, lanes, block storage areas, conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), as well as production and packaging equipment. This way, the mobile robot enables seamless automated material flows across multiple process areas.
“The response, even before the official launch, has exceeded our expectations. Customers are particularly impressed by the ease of integration into existing processes and the wide range of potential applications. Just a short time after its introduction, the EAC 212a is already establishing itself as a key component in modern automation projects,” says Frederik Brantner, Vice President Robotics at Jungheinrich.
A particular focus during the development of the mobile robot was on ensuring its rapid implementation within the project. In many applications, extensive infrastructure modifications are not required. This allows customers to start with a single robot and automate initial processes cost-effectively. At the same time, the solution is designed to seamlessly integrate additional vehicles, further process areas and connections to broader automation systems. This enables companies to expand their automation step by step without replacing existing investments.
The mobile robot also benefits from the continuous development of Jungheinrich’s automation platform. At launch, the EAC 212a already includes numerous functions originally developed for the EAE 212a. These include automated pallet storage and retrieval in block storage areas, intelligent management of pallet positions within storage rows, higher storage and retrieval speeds, and optimised recovery functions that enable the robot to autonomously resolve disruptions. In addition, the modern software architecture provides the foundation for integrating Physical AI capabilities, such as camera-based recognition and handling of different load carriers.
Earlier demo and try-and-buy concepts play a key role for a successful market launch. They allow customers to test the EAC 212a under real operating conditions and directly evaluate the benefits of automation within their own processes.
With the EAC 212a, Jungheinrich expands its portfolio of autonomous mobile robots with a solution designed for flexible and cost-effective pallet transport. The combination of integrated lifting functionality, modern software architecture and continuous product enhancement enables a fast entry into automation while providing the foundation for scalable material flow solutions. Through the integration of intelligent software features and future Physical AI applications, the solution remains adaptable to growing requirements in production, warehousing and dispatch.
