LG CNS is expanding its logistics automation portfolio with a new warehouse robot designed to operate continuously in frozen and refrigerated environments, as supply chain operators seek more resilient and efficient solutions for cold chain fulfilment.
Designed for cold chain warehouse automation
The company’s upgraded Mobile Shuttle robot is engineered to run 24/7 in temperatures as low as -15°F (-26°C), allowing deployment in subzero warehouse environments across sectors such as food, retail and temperature-controlled logistics.
LG CNS said the Mobile Shuttle is intended to support logistics operators managing increasingly complex cold storage environments, where automation can improve throughput while reducing worker exposure to harsh conditions.
The robot can:
- Operate at speeds of up to 4.9 ft/s (1.5 m/s)
- Carry loads of up to 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg)
- Run with dozens or hundreds of units simultaneously within warehouse racks
The system is built around a four-way shuttle architecture, enabling movement up, down, left, right, forward and backward, this reduces routing constraints and creates more flexible warehouse flows compared with conventional two-way shuttle systems.
Focus on storage density and throughput
A key differentiator for the Mobile Shuttle is its high-density storage design, which LG CNS said delivers more than 30% higher storage efficiency compared with traditional systems limited to forward and backward movement.
The design is intended to help warehouse operators maximise storage utilisation as logistics providers face mounting pressure to increase throughput without expanding warehouse footprints.
AI and optimisation tools support warehouse management
LG CNS has also added an AI agent to the Mobile Shuttle platform to improve usability and operational responsiveness, and warehouse staff can directly control robots using natural language commands through a chatbot in situations such as urgent shipments.
If technical issues occur, the AI agent can identify the cause and recommend response measures to operators, and it has integrated mathematical optimisation technology to improve routing and warehouse performance by:
- Analysing robot routes and operating status in real time
- Minimising bottlenecks
- Optimising inbound and outbound planning
- Automatically assigning tasks to shuttle robots
Expansion in North American logistics market
LG CNS said the Mobile Shuttle can transport both general cargo and cylindrical items such as automotive batteries, and has secured UL certification, meeting US safety standards for electrical, electronic and mechanical products.
The company is already deploying the technology in North America, including a recent contract to install a Mobile Shuttle-based automation system at Paris Baguette USA’s manufacturing facility in Texas, where it will support subzero sorting and transportation of baking ingredients.
Junho Lee, Senior Vice President of Smart Logistics & City Business Division at LG CNS, said: “Our Mobile Shuttle operates effectively in both refrigerated and frozen environments, helping us expand the scope of logistics automation.”
He added: “We will continue to drive our global business expansion by leveraging our distinctive strengths in high-density, high-efficiency logistics operations.”
LG CNS unveiled the upgraded Mobile Shuttle at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, North America’s largest logistics trade show.
