SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S))

Warehouse automation asks for two qualities that pull against each other: reach and precision. An autonomous forklift has to know an entire site, aisle by aisle, and yet stop at a rack upright with almost no room for error. The SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)) is built to hold both ends of that bargain. It pairs a single map frame of up to 400000 m² with a navigation accuracy of ±2 mm, ±1° when laser reflectors are used, inside an enclosure weighing 1.73 kg. It is SEER's controller for general-purpose forklifts with a steering-wheel motion model, and it gives the integrator the inputs, outputs and network ports on which a conversion project depends.

Robots Middle East sells the SRC-2000-F(S) to system integrators, warehouse operators and manufacturers throughout the Middle East. Our team prepares each quotation against the customer's vehicle and site, arranges delivery to the project location and remains the point of contact for technical support once the controller is in service. Before an order is placed, Robots Middle East also helps buyers weigh this controller against its neighbours in the SEER range, so that the right unit reaches the right forklift.

Background

SEER Robotics and its focus on control systems

SEER Robotics is the name under which Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. trades. The company was founded in 2020, and control systems are its core focus. Its catalogue reflects that emphasis: rather than offering one universal box, SEER builds a family of controllers, each aimed at a particular kind of mobile robot. Alongside the SRC-2000-F(S), the range includes the SRC-2000-I(S), the SRC-3000FS, the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) and the SRC-880. In such a range, the buyer chooses a controller by the vehicle it will drive and the duty it will perform, rather than by a single headline figure.

Positioned for the general-purpose forklift

Within that family, the SRC-2000-F(S) has a clearly defined role. It is mainly used for general-purpose forklifts, while the SRC-3000FS (forklift version) is used for safety forklifts. Its motion model is the steering wheel, the drive arrangement widely found on forklift chassis, and it supports four navigation types: SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL. This combination allows one controller to serve sites at quite different stages of preparation, from facilities that already have reflectors or floor codes installed to those where the vehicle is expected to work with the environment largely as it stands. For integrators, it means a single platform to learn, configure and maintain across varied projects.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

SEER Robotics has not published the included accessories, the box contents, the operating system, the mounting method or the MTBF and service life; Robots Middle East confirms these details at quotation.

What makes the SRC-2000-F(S) different from the SRC-3000FS (Forklift)?

The difference lies in the duty each controller is intended for. The SRC-2000-F(S) is mainly used for general-purpose forklifts, whereas the SEER Robotics Safety Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-3000FS (Forklift)) is used for safety forklifts. The choice therefore begins with the vehicle specification and the requirements of the site, not with a comparison of individual figures.

Where a project calls for a forklift built as a safety forklift, the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) is the controller SEER positions for that role. Where the task is general-purpose autonomous handling on a steering-wheel chassis, the SRC-2000-F(S) is the intended fit. The figures on this page belong to the SRC-2000-F(S) alone. Robots Middle East does not transfer them to its sibling, and supplies the published specification of the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) separately for any buyer who wishes to compare the two side by side.

How does the SRC-2000-F(S) connect to the rest of the forklift?

A forklift conversion is as much a wiring exercise as a navigation one, and the SRC-2000-F(S) provides a generous set of interfaces for it. Eight Power DO channels, each single-loaded at 24 V / 2 A with a total load capacity of ≤5 A across all eight, sit alongside two further DO channels rated at 400 mA. Eleven NPN digital inputs are available for switches and sensors, while two CAN ports and three RS485 ports serve serial and fieldbus devices.

In autonomous forklift projects generally, buses of this kind commonly link drive units, lift actuators, sensors and battery systems to the controller, so having several of each gives the integrator room to separate functions rather than crowd them onto one line. On the network side, the controller offers 6+1 Way Gbps Ethernet, with one port reserved for the extended Wi-Fi client, together with dual-band 2.4G / 5G 802.11ac 1T1X Wi-Fi and four USB3.0 ports. The controller runs from a 24 V supply and draws 48 W, excluding DO output current, which helps the engineer budget the vehicle's electrical load from the outset.

Who is the SRC-2000-F(S) for?

The first group is system integrators who convert general-purpose forklifts into autonomous vehicles. For them, the combination of four navigation types and a broad set of interfaces allows one controller to be carried from project to project, with the navigation method chosen to suit each site. The second group is equipment manufacturers designing autonomous forklifts around a steering-wheel chassis, who need a controller with a defined footprint of 225.2 x 128 x 83.8 mm and documented conformity to EN 61010-1:2010 and CE-EMC (IEC 61326-1).

Warehouse and logistics operators planning a fleet form the third group. Large distribution centres benefit from the single-frame map area of up to 400000 m², while operations with precise pick-up and drop-off points can rely on reflector navigation at ±2 mm, ±1°. Manufacturing plants automating intralogistics make up the fourth; buyers exploring that wider field may find the Factory Robots category useful.

Not every project suits this controller. Buyers whose specification requires a safety forklift should look at the SRC-3000FS (Forklift), and those automating a vehicle other than a forklift can browse the full Controllers category, which includes the SEER Robotics General-purpose Robot Controller (SRC-2000-I(S)). Robots Middle East will advise on the most appropriate choice.

What is the SRC-2000-F(S) used for?

1. Pallet transport — moving loads between receiving docks, storage aisles and dispatch areas without a driver on board.
2. Production-line feeding — delivering materials to workstations and removing finished goods on a repeatable schedule.
3. Precision docking — using laser reflector navigation where pick-up and drop-off positions demand tight placement.
4. Large-site operation — covering extensive warehouses and yards within a single map frame.
5. Code-guided zones — working along QR Code references in areas where floor markers are already in place.
6. Connected fleets — linking vehicles to site systems over Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Pricing and Availability

The SRC-2000-F(S) is supplied on a quotation basis, so that each offer reflects the buyer's vehicle, site and project scope. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged together with the quotation. Robots Middle East also confirms the details that SEER Robotics has not yet published, such as box contents and mounting method, as part of that process. To begin, please request a quotation using the enquiry option available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which navigation types does the SRC-2000-F(S) support?

It supports SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL navigation. The method is selected to suit the site and its existing infrastructure.

How accurate is the SRC-2000-F(S) when navigating?

Navigation accuracy is ±2 mm, ±1° with laser reflector navigation. This makes it well suited to tasks with tightly defined pick-up and drop-off points.

What driving speed does the controller allow?

The driving speed is ≤2 m/s. The speed used in practice is set during commissioning according to the vehicle and the site.

What are the power requirements?

The controller operates at a working voltage of 24 V and consumes 48 W, excluding DO output current. The eight Power DO channels share a total load capacity of ≤5 A.

In what environment can it operate?

The controller is rated IP42 and operates between 0°C and 50°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, without compression or condensation. It conforms to EN 61010-1:2010 and CE-EMC (IEC 61326-1) standards.

Should I choose the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) instead?

The SRC-2000-F(S) is mainly used for general-purpose forklifts, while the SRC-3000FS (Forklift) is used for safety forklifts. If your project specifies a safety forklift, Robots Middle East will recommend the SRC-3000FS (Forklift).

Where can I buy the SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)) and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it throughout the Middle East. The cost is set out in a quotation prepared for your project, which also covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The SRC-2000-F(S) answers the tension between reach and precision that every autonomous forklift project faces. A single map frame of up to 400000 m² gives it the breadth of a whole site, while reflector navigation at ±2 mm, ±1° gives it the exactness of a rack position. Four navigation types, a steering-wheel motion model and a substantial set of I/O and network ports make it a practical foundation for converting general-purpose forklifts, and its sibling, the SRC-3000FS (Forklift), covers projects that call for a safety forklift. Robots Middle East quotes, delivers and supports the controller across the region. For any buyer planning to automate a forklift fleet, this page is the starting point.