Third Wave Automation and The Raymond Corporation, part of Toyota Material Handling North America, have announced a technology collaboration to bring AI-enabled physical automation to select automated Raymond lift trucks. Building on development work since 2021, backed by Toyota Ventures and Woven Capital, the partnership will offer Third Wave's shared autonomy platform as part of the Raymond ecosystem.
Key takeaways
- Shared autonomy enables one remote operator to supervise up to 10 forklifts from an off-floor location, intervening in seconds without disrupting other vehicles.
- Initial lineup includes an automated Raymond Swing-Reach truck, with more products to be announced, distributed through Raymond's Solutions and Support Centers.
- Integration targets dock-to-dock and trailer loading/unloading workflows, with fleet visibility and operational insights to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
Executives highlight gains in throughput, flexibility, and safety, as well as a scalable path to warehouse automation. The collaboration aims to deliver rapid time-to-value and measurable operational outcomes for manufacturing and logistics customers.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-06-17 · “Raymond partners with Third Wave Automation to expand physical AI across lift truck fleets”