Autonomous DriveMod Tugger

Autonomously & Safely Tug Up To 12,000 lbs.

Deploy a fully autonomous tugger train to automate repetitive hauling, drive your manufacturing forward, and get more done per shift with our robust and reliable self-driving tuggers.

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With DriveMod, Your Tuggers —

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Autonomously haul and tow thousands of pounds of heavy goods — indoors or out.

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Leverage multiple, redundant, and intelligent layers of safety.

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Can be remotely managed and monitored via the FMS or on-vehicle display.

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Execute missions based on a variety of flexible, programmable skills — including "auto-unhitch".

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Safely navigate sites without the need for special infrastructure.

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Can be switched into manual mode and driven by a human.

DriveMod Tugger Specifications

DriveMod Tuggers never take a vacation, don't make human errors, and always get the job done.

We've partnered with Motrec, a trusted industrial vehicle manufacture, to integrate our DriveMod Kit into their fleet of heavy-duty tuggers to transform them into intelligent self-driving robots. With its all-steel unibody construction chassis and dual-tire front fork, it boasts ruggedness, stability, and agility.

Vehicle & Chassis

Dimensions

65" L x 30" W x 55" H (Vehicle)
18" L x 30" W (Deck)

Weight

1,250 ± 100 lbs

Brakes

Self-adjusting H.D. drum brake
Regenerative braking
Electromagnetic parking brake

Wheels

4.8x8 LRC pneumatic tires

Body

All-steel unibody construction

Performance

Speed

4.5 mph (Autonomous)
6 mph (Manual)

Towing Capacity

12,000 lbs (MT-160)
20,000 lbs (MT-340)

Load Capacity

500 lbs. (max)

Turning Radius

57" (MT-160)
59" (MT-340)

Min Aisle Width

55"

Battery System

Voltage

48V

Battery Runtime

8 hrs
(varies w/speed & load weight)

Charge Time

2.5 - 4 hrs (Lithium)
8 - 10 hrs (Standard)

Safety Suite

Emergency Stop

Multiple on-vehicle E-Stop buttons

Collision Avoidance

Virtual Bumper

Communication

LED color-coded safety lights
Automated audio cues

Sensor Suite & Connectivity

Cameras

RGB camera
TOF camera

Sensors

360° 3D lidars

Connectivity

802.11 Wi-Fi
Ethernet Port for Data Offload

Autonomous Mobile Robots vs Automated Guided Vehicles

Key Difference Between AMRs & AGVs is Technological Sophistication

There is a broad spectrum of sophistication within the autonomous vehicle market and it's important to understand the differences. AMR technology represents an evolution in mobile robotics which is why Cyngn's vehicles are more flexible and intelligent than traditional AGVs. 

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Guidance System

Can navigate autonomously and does not require installation of special infrastructure or physical guides (e.g., magnetic tape).

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Flexibility

Is highly flexible to adapt to changes in the environment like altering the route and stop points.

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Implementation

Can be deployed quickly and programmed for new routes or tasks without extensive changes.

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Safety

Equipped with multiple redundant sensors to enable safe collaborative work alongside humans without physical barriers to separate work zones.

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Reduce Injuries & Costly Workers’ Comp Claims

360°Awareness Keeps Employees Safe

Our advanced safety suite enables our autonomous tuggers to safely execute the most demanding industrial jobs and will make an incredible impact on how you get work done.

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Collision Avoidance System

We offer multiple layers of safety. Virtual bumper doubles the number of safety systems, and our 3D lidar brings 360° visibility and vigilance to obstructions.

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Safety Lights & Audio Cues

Color-coded LEDs communicate vehicle status and intent. Audible cues like beeps and horn honks indicate when the vehicle is turning, departing, or arriving at a stop.

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Emergency Stop Buttons

While we enable you to program and control the vehicle remotely, our units come equipped with multiple E-Stop buttons to instantly bring it to a hault.

With no special infrastructure or magnetic strips to install, we can get our DriveMod Tugger operating in your facility in a matter of days.

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Drive Efficiency + Increase Output

Our team is standing by to help you deploy autonomous vehicles.

Sean Stetson VP of Engineering, Cyngn

Sean Stetson

VP of Engineering, Cyngn

"DriveMod turns every shift into a productivity powerhouse. On average, companies that use DriveMod Tuggers have seen a 34% increase in productivity and a 64% reduction in labor costs."

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Deploy Missions at the Touch of a Button

Multiple ways to direct and orchestrate your DriveMod Fleet

On-Vehicle Display: The most common way to control the vehicle is from the vehicle itself. Our on-vehicle display enables teams to send vehicles to other stations, wait for work to get done, and switch into manual mode.

FMS: Operators can access advanced mission planning and workflow management capabilities from the cloud-based FMS.

Facility-Wide Tablets: Finally, you can set up tablets throughout your facility that work just like elevator buttons. Workers can press the "Call Vehicle" button and the vehicle will arrive in short order.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Cyngn Autonomy in Action

"Cyngn’s DriveMod really unlocks the potential for us to increase throughput and decrease time to market from the manufacturing floor. Their vehicles enable us to concentrate on efficiency and we’re really excited to increase profitability, improve our service levels, and get to market faster than our competitors."

Joseph Peterson | GM & Plant Manager at Flambeau

Self-Driving Industrial Vehicles

Our Autonomous DriveMod Fleet

In addition to our DriveMod Tugger, we deliver autonomous capabilities to Forklifts and Stockchasers. Want to offer AMRs / AGVs to your customers? Join our dealer network and unlock new revenue opportunities.

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