The award ceremony took place on 7 September 2023 at the AFI Annual Conference at the Czech National Bank Congress Centre. The award recognized the breakthrough initiative in bringing to market the PalletJack X1 autonomous robot. The pallet robot is supported by a 5G private network and processes its image and video data using artificial intelligence. This win clearly underlines KVADOS' strong market position as an innovator in the field of warehouse robotics. The winner was decided by a nine-member judging panel made up of experts from various fields. KVADOS is proud to have achieved such success together with its employees and looks forward to further milestones in its progressive business.

"I am truly honoured to accept this award on behalf of KVADOS," said Miroslav Hampel, CEO. "We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible even further. We strive to create an environment that fosters investment, innovation and long-term growth in the robotics and automation segment of intralogistics. This win is a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of our exceptional team, and we are grateful for the recognition of their achievements." 

The award celebrates strategic vision, innovation and a focus on real results. The nomination for the Investment Achievement of the Year 2023 came from investment partner Thein Operations s.r.o. Autonomous robots are closely linked to the creation of the KVADOS Group. This was formed with the primary purpose of bringing together experts in the field of industrial robotics and automation and sharing their know-how. 

KVADOS Group is successfully changing the world of intralogistics with future technologies

Thanks to its expertise, the group has already achieved significant milestones in two years. One of them is the construction of the first fully automated warehouse in the Czech Republic. DEXTRUM Fullfilment's warehouse uses a range of robots and accessories under the myFABER® brand on a daily basis. The warehouse also houses a technology showroom for innovations, the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic. KVADOS regularly organises reference visits here, where you can see the robots in real operation. 

Another groundbreaking initiative was the launch of the PalletJack X1 and X20 autonomous robots. These bring a high level of precision and speed to the industry for routine handling operations. The integration of 5G private networks and data processing with artificial intelligence also deserves recognition. These technologies allow the robot to seamlessly navigate and interact within the warehouse environment, delivering unparalleled results to clients in the form of continuous and seamless operations.

About KVADOS

KVADOS has been one of the major innovators in the development of in-house systems for more than thirty years and has successfully digitized business for a wide range of companies. Since 2020, the company has been part of the KVADOS Group, which shares its know-how with other subsidiaries, not only in the field of robotics and automation. It was one of the first to enter the Czech market with this revolutionary solution. With more than 200 experts, KVADOS is now one of the largest suppliers in this segment in Central Europe.