THG Automation Launched Modular MobileRunner Track System
The track system allows for flexible, extendable workspace reach by removing limits on robotic cable lengths.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Robotics
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THG Automation has officially released the MobileRunner, a modular floor track system designed to increase the operational range of robotic platforms. The system is now available as a shipped product for industrial applications.
Why it matters
The MobileRunner addresses the physical constraints of fixed-length cabling, which often limits the range of motion for industrial robotics. By modularizing the track, manufacturers can adapt robotic workspaces to specific, changing floor requirements.
The system utilizes a 1 kW servo-driven motor coupled with a heat-treated rack and pinion drivetrain. The base hardware starts at 3 meters and supports 1-meter incremental extensions.
The players
THG Automation
An industrial robotics company specializing in mobile platforms and automated positioning hardware.
The details
The MobileRunner carries equipment on a motorized base that integrates directly with existing THG Mobile Platforms. By mounting all necessary hardware and cabling directly onto the moving base, the system eliminates the motion restraints typically found in fixed-length industrial cable setups. This architecture ensures that power and control lines move in tandem with the robot, maintaining consistent operation across the entire track length.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: THG Automation introduced the MobileRunner modular track system.
The Tech Race
This release follows the trend of modularizing robotic infrastructure to compete with fixed, rigid floor layouts. It positions THG Automation to capture floor space automation requirements that previously required custom or permanent track installations.
Industrial facilities in Indianapolis can now utilize the modular track to scale their robotic range as production needs evolve. Users requiring extended travel paths can begin configuring setups using the 1-meter expansion increments starting immediately.
The takeaway
The MobileRunner moves the industry away from static, single-purpose track installations toward scalable, adaptable robotic bases. Keep track of future THG Automation service updates to determine if the system's maximum supported expansion length matches your specific facility floor plan requirements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturing AUTOMATION.
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