FORT Robotics
Safe, Secure Control for Autonomous Machines and Industrial Robotics
As an authorized FORT Robotics partner, US LiDAR provides FORT’s industry-leading machine safety and robotics control solutions along with the engineering expertise needed to successfully integrate them into autonomous and remotely operated systems. Whether you’re deploying AMRs, AGVs, autonomous vehicles, construction equipment, or industrial robots, we help you implement safe, secure, and reliable control systems that protect both people and equipment.
FORT Robotics develops hardware and software that enable trusted communications, wireless safety functions, remote control, and secure machine management. Their Robotics Control Platform helps manufacturers and robotics developers accelerate deployment while meeting today’s functional safety and security requirements.
Buy FORT Robotics Products Online
Depending on your location, sensors can be shipped from our office in California or drop shipped directly from Fort Robotics. Reach out to our team for volume pricing.
The Wireless E-Stop Pro provides wearable protection and certified safety while helping to maximize productivity for any machine application.
- SIL 3 Certified E-Stop device
- Long Range Bluetooth communications
- Stable wireless signal even in crowded environments
Integrate and deploy with ease using FORT Manager, our cloud-based service for FORT Pro Series devices. With easy-to-use web app and desktop apps, FORT Manager lets you quickly build functionally safe, secure configurations for your application.
Increase safety and productivity for autonomous systems and heavy equipment with reliable remote control. Choose between the Safe Remote Control for point-to-point remote control, or the SIL 3-certified Safe Remote Control Pro for multi-machine configurations and temporary control of autonomous equipment.
The FORT Vehicle Safety Controller (VSC) is a wireless safety device for autonomous systems, mobile heavy equipment, and fixed machinery. For applications where wired connections are expensive, dangerous, or impractical, the VSC provides a safe and reliable wireless solution.
Why Choose FORT Robotics?
As autonomous machines become more common, maintaining safe, reliable, and secure control becomes increasingly important. FORT Robotics provides the infrastructure needed to safely command, monitor, and manage robotic systems while helping manufacturers reduce risk and simplify deployment.
Key Advantages
- Functional safety solutions designed for autonomous machines
- Secure wireless communications and machine control
- SIL-rated emergency stop solutions
- Rugged hardware for industrial and outdoor environments
- Hardware and software platform that scales from prototypes to production
- Proven across robotics, industrial automation, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose FORT Robotics?
FORT Robotics specializes in functional safety, secure communications, and trusted control systems for autonomous machines and industrial robotics. Their products help manufacturers safely deploy robots, autonomous vehicles, and remotely operated equipment while reducing operational risk.
Which FORT Robotics product is right for my application?
The right solution depends on your machine architecture, level of autonomy, communication requirements, and functional safety goals. Our engineers can help you identify the appropriate controllers, remote controls, emergency stop devices, and software platform.
Can US LiDAR help integrate FORT Robotics products?
Yes. We provide application engineering, system architecture guidance, product selection, integration assistance, and deployment support for FORT Robotics solutions.
What types of equipment can FORT Robotics control?
FORT products are used with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), AGVs, construction equipment, mining vehicles, agricultural machinery, industrial robots, defense systems, mobile equipment, and other remotely operated machines.
Can FORT products be integrated with autonomous systems?
Absolutely. FORT’s Robotics Control Platform is specifically designed to work alongside autonomous systems by providing trusted communications, wireless safety commands, remote operation, and secure machine management.
Do you offer evaluation units?
Depending on the product and project requirements, evaluation hardware may be available. Contact our team to discuss your application and determine the best evaluation approach.
FORT Robotics Products
FORT Robotics offers a complete portfolio of safety-certified hardware and software for remotely operated equipment, autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, and industrial automation systems. Their products are designed to provide secure communications, wireless emergency stop functionality, remote machine control, and centralized fleet management.
Popular FORT Robotics products include:
- Wireless E-Stop – Wireless emergency stop solution that allows operators to safely stop industrial equipment, robots, and autonomous machines from a distance.
- Wireless E-Stop Pro – SIL 3-certified wireless emergency stop system designed for demanding industrial, construction, mining, and autonomous vehicle applications.
- Safe Remote Control – Rugged wireless remote control with integrated emergency stop for teleoperation, equipment transport, maintenance, and autonomous machine supervision.
- Safe Remote Control Pro – Advanced remote control supporting secure communications, temporary manual control of autonomous vehicles, and SIL 3-certified emergency stop functionality.
- Vehicle Safety Controller (VSC) – Safety-rated receiver and communications controller that connects remote operators, emergency stop devices, and autonomous equipment.
- Endpoint Controller (EPC) – Next-generation safety controller that enables secure IP-based communications and integrates with the FORT Pro ecosystem.
- Nano Safety Controller Pro – Compact embedded safety controller for OEMs integrating functional safety directly into robotic and autonomous platforms.
- FORT Manager – Cloud-based software for configuring devices, managing permissions, monitoring fleets, and maintaining secure machine communications.
Not sure which FORT Robotics solution is right for your application? Our team can help you determine the appropriate safety architecture, select the right hardware, and integrate FORT products into your autonomous vehicle, robot, or industrial automation system.
Your Source for FORT Robotics Solutions
Our expertise with FORT Robotics solutions helps customers implement safe, secure control systems for autonomous machines without the complexity of evaluating multiple safety architectures. We work with manufacturers, robotics developers, and system integrators to recommend the right products and accelerate successful deployments.
If you have questions about FORT Robotics products or would like to discuss your application, contact our team. We’d be happy to help.