The Mobile Robot Company Launches J1600 Self-Driving Pallet Jack for Warehouses

The Mobile Robot Company ApS introduced the J1600 Self-Driving Pallet Jack, a dual-mode autonomous mobile robot for repetitive pallet transport that supports loads up to 1,600 kg, the company said in a PRLog announcement. The J1600 won the IFOY AWARD 2026 Industrial Truck of the Year and is available for demonstrations and a two-week trial program.

How the J1600 Handles Pallet Transport

The J1600 combines conventional manual pallet handling with autonomous movement. Operators can manually collect pallets, select saved destinations, and let the robot transport loads autonomously, with manual control available whenever needed. The robot is designed for brownfield facilities, so businesses can introduce automation without major infrastructure changes.

Using 3D LiDAR SLAM navigation and Teach & Repeat functionality, the J1600 operates without navigation wires, reflectors, or complex programming. Core stand-alone operation does not require mandatory Wi-Fi or warehouse management system integration. Dedicated safety sensors support indoor material handling.

The J1600 supports repetitive pallet movements in receiving, production supply, staging, storage, and dispatch. Companies can begin with a single route rather than automating an entire warehouse. The robot is listed on its company website.

J1600 Pricing and Shipping Plans

According to akta.pro company records, The Mobile Robot Company launched the J1600 in March 2026 as a dual-mode collaborative robot with a 1,600 kg payload, 3D LiDAR navigation, and plug-and-play deployment, with shipping scheduled for Q2 2026. The same records list the J1600 at a starting price of €65,000, manufactured in Denmark with CE marking meeting EU and US safety standards, for warehouse and manufacturing companies addressing labor shortages through human-in-the-loop automation.

Earlier J1600 Award and Launch Coverage

In May 2026, Issuewire reported that the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year Award (IFOY) had assessed the J1600, a dual-mode unit combining manual operation with autonomous transport. In October 2026, PRLog reported that the J1600 won the IFOY Award 2026 for Industrial Truck of the Year and can reduce operator time on repetitive transport tasks by up to 80%. Later that month, PR Newswire APAC reported that The Mobile Robot Company, founded in November 2024 by Emil Hauch Jensen and Odin Kudahl Skovsted, launched the J1600, which reduces manual transport work by 80%.

Two-Week Trial Availability

The J1600 is available for demonstrations and a two-week trial program, the company said. The company profile lists Hvidovre, Denmark, as its headquarters.