Lume Robotics has carried out a successful demonstration of its autonomous truck technology at the ArcelorMittal Tubarão plant in Serra, Espírito Santo. The project, developed in collaboration with Vix Logística and supported by FINEP (Funding Authority for Studies and Projects), is part of an initiative to explore new solutions for internal logistics within industrial environments.
The autonomous truck, configured as a tri-articulated trailer, was tested transporting hot-rolled steel coils along a predetermined route inside the facility. The system handled tasks such as autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, and automated stops at designated safety points. According to Lume Robotics, the solution was adapted to the dynamic conditions of the plant and was developed entirely in the state of Espírito Santo.
“Autonomous vehicles are no longer a futuristic concept — they are a global reality and an irreversible trend,” said Rânik Guidolini, CEO of Lume Robotics. “ArcelorMittal, with its strong commitment to innovation and technological leadership, is on the right path. This project places Brazil among the leading nations in autonomous mobility development.”
ArcelorMittal is evaluating the potential of the technology as part of its broader digital transformation efforts. “The potential use of this technology remains under evaluation,” said Fabíola Mendes Murta, Digital Transformation Manager at ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Steel. “The demonstration is part of a structured set of initiatives aimed at understanding the real impact of autonomous solutions in productive environments.”
Lume Robotics, which focuses on embedded systems and artificial intelligence for vehicle automation, considers the project at ArcelorMittal its first large-scale industrial application.
