newsonline24

Even before autonomy hits the mainstream on public roads, off-road logistics has emerged as a proving ground for real-world autonomous operation—from airport grounds and factory sites to industrial shuttle yards and container terminals. In these settings, autonomous vehicles are already delivering higher efficiency, greater safety, and increased operational uptime.

The latest PAVE Europe White Paper (2025) puts it clearly: "The safety and economic benefits of autonomous vehicles in off-road environments are overwhelming. The business case is undeniable."

Why Off-Road Logistics Leads the Way in Autonomy

Controlled operating environments offer a significant advantage: accurate mapping, defined routes, clear traffic rules. These factors make the deployment of autonomous systems not only safer, but also faster. Add to that:

• According to the British Safety Council, 1 in 4 workplace accidents globally involve forklifts
• Autonomous vehicles reduce these risks through predictive navigation and 360° perception
• They also increase vehicle availability with 24/7 operation—independent of human schedules or staffing

NX NextMotion – Control Intelligence for Autonomous Logistics

Arnold NextG’s NX NextMotion is a Drive-by-Wire platform purpose-built for the demands of industrial use. It replaces mechanical control components with a fully electronic, multi-redundant steering, braking, and drive system—certified and fail-operational.

Technology at a glance:

• Electronic control without mechanical wear points
• Fail-operational architecture via multi-redundant logic and dedicated safety concept
• Cybersecure by design, certified to ISO 21434 and UNECE R155
• OTA-capable, low-maintenance and continuously updatable
• Platform-independent – from container shuttles to autonomous semi-trucks

NX NextMotion integrates seamlessly into existing operational infrastructures, including mixed-traffic environments with human workers, forklifts, and conventional vehicles.

Why Arnold NextG? – From Prototype to Production

Autonomous logistics in industrial settings demands more than concepts—it demands robust, proven technology. With NX NextMotion, Arnold NextG delivers a solution that is tested, validated, and ready for daily operations in real industrial environments.

Key advantages:

• Fully autonomous material transport on defined routes
• Safe mixed operation with people and machines
• Elimination of traditional safety zones through intelligent obstacle avoidance
• Lower lifecycle costs thanks to electronic components and minimal wear
• Scalable architecture for fleet expansion and site replication

Conclusion: Autonomy Starts Where It Delivers Immediate Value

Industrial sites are the ideal starting point for autonomous vehicles—and with NX NextMotion, Arnold NextG provides the technology to enable this shift. Safe. Scalable. Real.

We control what moves.