J1600 Fact Sheet
Key facts about the J1600 for journalists and analysts. For the complete specification set, see Technical Specifications; for the product story, see the J1600 overview.
What it is
The J1600 is The Mobile Robot Company's first product: a compact, electric, dual-mode self-driving pallet jack for indoor, floor-to-floor pallet transport. It can be operated with a tiller like a conventional walk-behind electric pallet jack or sent autonomously to saved locations. The operator performs judgment-heavy pickup, exception handling, and task initiation; the robot performs repetitive travel and floor-level drop-off. The company positions it in the space between a conventional electric pallet jack and a fully automated AGV/AMR system, targeting up to 80% reduction in manual work on repetitive transport.
The January 2026 specifications below are preliminary and subject to change.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Electric |
| Rated payload | 1,600 kg / approximately 3,500 lb |
| Maximum manual pallet pick/drop height | 1,600 mm / 63 in |
| Automatic pallet delivery height | Floor level |
| Top speed | 5.4 km/h / 1.5 m/s / 3.4 mph |
| Truck weight | 980 kg |
| Vehicle size (forks lowered) | 1,893 × 850 × 2,060 mm |
| Turning radius | 1,501 mm |
| Navigation | 3D LiDAR SLAM, no fixed infrastructure required |
| Compute | Industrial NVIDIA Jetson AI computer |
| Interface | 15-inch multi-touch HMI, start/resume button, key switch |
| Battery | 24 V, 200 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Runtime | Exceeds eight hours in a typical duty cycle |
| Ingress protection | IP21 |
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C / 41–104°F |
| Operator training | About 30 minutes |
| Basic deployment | Wi-Fi optional; no mandatory IT integration |
| Saved locations | No software limit |
| Manufacture | Made in Denmark |
The 1.6 m lift is a manual capability; autonomous delivery is at floor level.
Safety
- 360-degree protective field with speed-dependent zones that expand at higher speeds
- Two 2D safety LiDAR scanners, separate from the 3D navigation LiDAR
- Independent safety controller, three emergency-stop buttons, and certified components
- Operator must confirm entry into automatic mode; blue floor lights display the protected area
- Immediate manual takeover by grabbing or moving the tiller
Details are in How J1600 safety works.
Compliance
The J1600 is CE marked. Its preliminary compliance list includes the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU), RoHS (2011/65/EU), and the EU Batteries Regulation (2023/1542), plus EN ISO 3691-4:2023, EN ISO 13849-1:2023, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 3691-1:2015+A1:2020, ANSI/ITSDF B56.5-2024, ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2020, and UN 38.3 battery transport testing.
Software
One hardware platform supports two software versions: Standard software built around configuration-free Teach and Repeat for single-unit deployments, and Advanced software adding VDA 5050 interoperability, a REST API, Fleet Manager, and advanced mission planning.
List pricing (2026)
| Item | End-user list price |
|---|---|
| J1600 self-driving pallet jack | from €65,000 |
| Two-week paid trial, including setup and support | €4,000 |
| Installation and commissioning | €10,000 |
| Manual charger | €3,600 |
| Automatic charger | €8,400 |
| Advanced software upgrade | €14,500 |
| Fleet Manager, per robot | €6,500 |
| Basic Care support, per robot/year | €4,900 |
| Full Care support, per robot/year | €13,000 |
A typical customer configuration is expected to cost around or below €80,000.
Launch timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 20 October 2025 | Recorded market launch |
| 2 December 2025 | Pre-orders open |
| January 2026 | First-product launch |
| Q2 2026 | Scheduled shipping window |
These are four distinct milestones and should not be collapsed into a single launch date.
Recognition
The J1600 was a 2026 IFOY finalist, passed the three-stage IFOY Audit, received the Best in Intralogistics Certificate on 16 April 2026, and won the IFOY AWARD 2026 Industrial Truck of the Year, announced 26 June 2026. The IFOY Innovation Check rated functionality and implementation ++ and novelty, customer benefits, and market relevance +. See Awards.
Media resources
Company background is in the Company Fact Sheet and Company Boilerplate. Logos are in Logos. Press contacts are in Media Contacts.