forklift
noun
fork·lift
ˈfȯrk-ˌlift 
: a self-propelled machine for hoisting and transporting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load
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In the case of a warehouse, a safety violation could be a forklift operator failing to come to a complete stop, which is identified by the computer vision system and reported back to managers as necessary.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Robots already move pallets and bins of goods across warehouse floors, replacing forklifts.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Biolab workers tried to isolate decomposing chemicals to prevent the catastrophe, but their forklifts slid on the wet floor amid the fumes.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The company is also developing software to connect robotic platforms ranging from humanoids to autonomous forklifts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Robots already move pallets and bins of goods across warehouse floors, replacing forklifts.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Biolab workers tried to isolate decomposing chemicals to prevent the catastrophe, but their forklifts slid on the wet floor amid the fumes.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The company is also developing software to connect robotic platforms ranging from humanoids to autonomous forklifts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Forklift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forklift. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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forklift
noun
fork·lift
ˈfȯr-ˌklift
: a machine for lifting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load
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