Navya Mobility supports Brussels Airport in the deployment of an autonomous cargo tractor
Brussels Airport is currently testing an autonomous electric cargo tractor integrating Navya Mobility’s autonomous driving technology. Conducted with WFS Cargo and Charlatte Autonom, this pilot project aims to assess the potential of autonomous mobility to make cargo operations more efficient, safe and sustainable.
Deployed as part of the European Stargate program, the project is testing the vehicle on several predefined routes within Brussels Airport’s cargo area, including the transport of trailers between warehouses and various operational zones.
The AT135 combines a logistics platform developed by Charlatte Manutention with Navya Mobility’s autonomous driving system, brought together through the joint venture Charlatte Autonom, which specialises in autonomous solutions for industrial and airport environments.
The autonomous tractor combines GNSS navigation systems and LiDAR sensors, enabling it to perceive its surroundings and identify potential obstacles. Its autonomous driving software, developed by Navya Mobility, ensures that the vehicle stays on course and navigates safely in mixed-traffic environments with high levels of activity.
The vehicle bears the CE marking in accordance with the Machinery Directive, certifying compliance with the safety requirements applicable to its operation.
This project with Brussels Airport once again demonstrates the expertise of Charlatte Manutention and Navya Mobility indeploying autonomous mobility solutions in complex and demanding airportenvironments. Safety and reliability are at the core of our product design. Through this project, we are demonstrating our ability to deliver practical, safe and reliable autonomous solutions tailored to the realities of cargo operations.
Jean-Claude Bailly, CEO of Navya Mobility
From autonomous tract to Autonomous shuttles for passengers, Navya Mobility offers a comprehensive range of autonomous mobility solutions designed for airport environments. Beyond cargo operations, autonomous mobility can address a wide range of airport use cases, helping to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety and support more sustainable operations. Together with Charlatte Autonom, Navya Mobility develops solutions tailored to the specific requirements and constraints of complex airport environments.
[Read Brussels Airport’s full press release →]
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About Navya Mobility
Navya is a leading provider of autonomous mobility systems, offering a fully integrated solution combining vehicle platforms and advanced Autonomous Driving (AD) technology.
Designed to address key challenges such as traffic congestion and driver shortages, Navya’s solutions support the transition toward more sustainable, accessible, and connected mobility systems, contributing to the emergence of smarter cities worldwide.
About Charlatte Autonom
CHARLATTE AUTONOM is a joint venture created in 2018 by NAVYA, a leader in autonomous mobility systems, and CHARLATTE MANUTENTION (Fayat Group), a world leader in the design and manufacture of electric handling equipment for industrial and airport use, with the aim of developing autonomous tractor solutions for industrial and airport sites. As a result of this shared expertise and know-how, the AUTONOM®TRACT AT135 is an autonomous, electric and supervised solution for the transport of goods.
