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Apex 1400-L

Built by ForwardX Robotics · China

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The Apex 1400-L is a AGV developed by ForwardX Robotics (China). Key specifications: navigation lidar_slam, visual_slam, visual_slam, turn radius 2260 mm, fleet software Omni Fleet.

RoboScore

51.2/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%92/100
Company financial health12%89/100
Company maturity8%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%72/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #41 of 128 in the AGV standing.

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Where it has stood44 days · best #32 · worst #62
#1 · started #61#128

2 days carry something the board can name:

  • 14 Aug RoboScore rose 0.45 — its evidence changed.
  • 6 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 2.70 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 10 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 23 Sept, taken against 128 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

The Apex 1400-L is an autonomous pallet stacker forklift from ForwardX designed for high-density warehouse operations. It features laser SLAM and visual semantic positioning, a maximum payload of 1,400 kg, and a lift height of up to 1,600 mm standard (3,500 mm customizable). Equipped with 360° spatial awareness, safety bumper, and emergency stops, it is CE compliant and operates approximately 10 hours per charge.

At a glance

  • Built for pallet picking, putaway and replenishment
  • Used across e commerce and cosmetics
  • Programmed through Omni Fleet
  • Certified to CE
  • Detects and avoids obstacles in its path

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$92.0M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 2016

ForwardX Robotics at Automate 2024

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: AGV
Navigation
lidar_slam, visual_slam, visual_slam
Turn radius
2260 mm
Fleet software
Omni Fleet
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Confirmed funding
US$92.0M· 2 rounds
Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for8
Industries
ecommerce fulfillment,general warehousing,other
Amr Subtype
forklift amr
Applications
pallet transport
Sub Category
pallet mover
Payload Class
heavy
Industries Served
e-commerce,cosmetics
Environment Rating
indoor only
Primary Applications
pallet picking,putaway,replenishment
Size & capacity6
Width Mm
1050
Height Mm
2080
Length Mm
1830
Floor Clearance Mm
85
Min Aisle Width Mm
2200
Load Center Distance Mm
600
Movement & precision1
Obstacle Detection
true
Controls & integration3
Lidar Count
5
Network Protocols
wifi 5
Software Platform
Omni Fleet
Safety & certification3
Emergency Stop Count
2
Pedestrian Detection
human aware
Safety Certification
CE
Buying & support3
Model Variants
Apex 1400-L,Apex C1500-L,Apex 2000,Apex 1500
Price On Request
true
Availability Status
available
Other details22
Lidar
5 (TSA:s AMR:2+1)
Wi Fi
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac): Yes (IEEE 802.11ax): Optional
Wifi 6
Optional
Endurace
~10 hrs Per Charge
Charging Mode
DC CC-VC
Safety Bumper
Yes
Charging Mode
DC CC-VC
Safety Bumper
true
Lift Height Mm
3500
Positioning Mode
Laser SLAM / Visual + Visual Semantics
Fork Dimensions Mm
1160/170/60
Ground Clearance Mm
85
Pallet Compatibility
Euro Pallets, Customized Pallets
Runtime Loaded Hours
10
Emergency Stop Button
2
Pallet In Place Sensor
2
Cellular Network 4g 5g
Optional
Fork Carriage Width Mm
680/560
Cellular Network (4G/5G)
Optional
QR Code Cameras Downward
N/A
Safety Lidar Coverage Deg
360
Pallet Off Position Sensor
2

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Company milestones

  • May 2024MilestoneForwardX Robotics at Automate 2024
  • May 2024MilestoneForwardX at Automate 2024
  • Apr 2023LaunchLogiMAT 2023 Europe expansion launch
  • 2022MilestoneProduction facility established
  • 2021FundingSeries C1 funding
  • 2016MilestoneFounded
  • DeploymentApex added after prior AMR results
  • LaunchApex R2000-L autonomous forklift introduced

ForwardX Robotics in the news

the maker

1 event

ForwardX Robotics Launches Brownfield Automation Whitepaper: Four Capabilities for Scaling AMRs in Existing Factories

News about ForwardX Robotics, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 3 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all ForwardX Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Apex 1400-L?
The Apex 1400-L is developed by ForwardX Robotics, based in China.
What type of robot is the Apex 1400-L?
The Apex 1400-L is a AGV made by ForwardX Robotics.
How much does the Apex 1400-L cost?
Pricing for the Apex 1400-L is not publicly listed — contact ForwardX Robotics for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the Apex 1400-L?
Key specifications of the Apex 1400-L: navigation lidar_slam, visual_slam, visual_slam, turn radius 2260 mm, fleet software Omni Fleet.

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