Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) today introduced the HubPilot™ autonomous distribution yard logistics platform as a service (PaaS). This innovative technology, the first in the market to leverage a unique combination of software, on-vehicle sensing, and infrastructure-based perception with high-definition mapping for precise localization, is set to transform logistics and distribution centers.
“The HubPilot platform utilizes infrastructure-based perception in conjunction with rover perception to make the intelligent decisions necessary for industry-leading yard management. This technology provides increased safety and security and optimizes logistics efficiency.” - Mark Rakoski, vice president of advanced engineering at MEAA
“Utilizing real-time data and visualization, the yard dogs autonomously connect with trailers and transports them to designated locations, all while maintaining constant awareness of their surroundings to avoid contact with stationary and moving objects, including people,” - Eyad Zeino, director of mobility at MEAA
In addition, the HubPilot platform automates the connection of compressed air hoses to the trailer to operate the air brakes, eliminating the need for manual intervention each time a yard dog picks up or drops off a trailer. Trailers are virtually “tagged” so the HubPilot platform can track their location and movements in real-time. The platform interfaces with the yard management system (YMS) to receive commands, operating at SAE Level 4 autonomy. Yard dogs can also be operated manually by a driver with the platform maintaining the same security, safety, and optimization benefits.
“The HubPilot platform will help alleviate the increasing driver shortage and improve safety, security, and working conditions. The technology can be used anywhere there are moving vehicles, and the infrastructure-mounted LIDAR eliminates blind spots that can’t be avoided with on-vehicle technology. A busy yard has a lot of different vehicles and trailers moving simultaneously, and the HubPilot platform provides a safe way for the rovers and trailers to navigate.” - Eyad Zeino, director of mobility at MEAA
MEAA continues in the development phase of the HubPilot Platform in 2024 and will be fully operational in 2025. MEAA plans to initially launch the HubPilot platform in the North American market, but the platform has the potential for global deployment. For more information on the HubPilot platform, visit hubpilot.ai. Follow HubPilot on LinkedIn.
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Automotive
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