In the shadow of the promises of an autonomous wide public car, a quiet revolution is played in the logistics environment. In pau, startup EX9founded in 2021 Ksenia Duarte AND Enzo SalvatoreIt deploys vehicles capable of maneuvering semi-converters without human intervention. Objective: Automate the most painful tasks of logistics platforms, reduce accidents and speed up the transition with low carbon content.
To talk about it today, we will receive Ksenia Duarte, his co -founder and CEO who responds to Richard Mennevièr’s microphone
Industrial and sober access to autonomy
EX9 Specialized enclosedWhere there is no legal and technical complexity of the public road. File tractors, reconstructed from Renault Trucks trucks by his partner Neotrucksare electrified, upgraded and equipped and Complete autonomous pilot system developed internally.
Three Technological Bricks System Structure:
- Perception : sensors, Lidara, cameras.
- Decision : On algorithms -Board, connected to the courtyard system.
- Action : Automated control otherwise on the platform, including connections.
EX9 modeling each site in advance SA Digital twin And simulates the peaks of activity (Black Friday, Christmas) to optimize the deployment scenarios.
DHL, TBM: First solid and structured pilot
Since the end of 2023 he has been operating an ex9 pilot with DHL on site near Roissy as part of a project carried out withUniversity Belfort-Montbéliard (TBUM) and financed fromAnr. The test applies to the so-called “Drop-and-Coup” phase: autonomous semi-transmission between parking and waterfront.
Measured profits are clear:
- Reduction of hardware incidents.
- Increasing rotation and flow of streams.
- 94 % CO₂ less o Operations thanks to electricity.
EX9 is currently preparing the industrialization of its model with several other logistics.
Model “Roboti-Jako-Servis” and Low Kapex Strategy
Ex9 does not sell its vehicles, sells and In-One key solution with supervision, maintenance and integrated softwareIn the long -term contractual model (3 to 5 years) and monthly payment.
AND POC is offered at 50,000 eurosIncluding the operating autonomous tractor for two to three weeks. Starting focuses on reduced time tilt with automation of instruments of deployment, training and supervision tools.
European ambition … and the first steps in the United States
Selected GeneTor Accelerator (COLAB) In Wisconsin EX9, he examines the US market where problems are similar. The reception is promising, although the device remains in the reconnaissance phase. Startup counts on his Ability to deliver quickly, at reduced costscompete with giants.
Among the main competitors listed:
- Outrider (USA): The advanced actor has increased more than 200 m € since 2017.
- Isee (USA): photonized IA, an approach that, according to a standardized environment, is considered risky.
- Some Europeans appear, just like Chinese competitors, have not yet been introduced.
EX9 focuses on Relationships with customers, European sovereigntyand a strong operational presence to distinguish.
Financing: 5 million euros searched in Europe, 15 to 20 m if the US expands
EX9 is supported Woman of business angelsThe winner of the international competition and accompanied by several investors in the logistics sector. Ksenia Duarte is also part of the female program Orange Women, which was carried by Sandrine Joseph
The company plans to increase for its next rounds
- 4 to 5 million euros Deploy on a European scale,
- 15 to 20 million euros If it involves North American expansion.
Specifies that it does not finance the acquisition of vehicles supported by financial partners, and concentrates its needs on Deployment, Industrialization of Software and Structure of Customer Support Support.
Clear vision: Logistics side of tomorrow
EX9 expects a logistics world where:
- Sites are designed for autonomy from construction,
- Operations are organized remotely,
- Recharge is automated,
- Human co -workers are protected from ungrateful and dangerous tasks.
At the intersection of autonomy, soberness and services, EX9 embodies a vision where Innovation serves more human, more efficient and sustainable logistics.
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