Data, Opportunities, and a Control Platform Built for Real-World Deployment
Technological Foundations, Market Dynamics, and the Strategic Role of Arnold NextG’s Drive-by-Wire System NX NextMotion

Autonomous logistics is no longer a future concept – it’s a technological reality. What was once limited to R&D environments is now operational in real-world settings: on industrial campuses, between distribution hubs, and in dense urban delivery zones. The transformation is driven by persistent labor shortages, rising delivery demands, and tightening regulatory frameworks.

Scalable, certifiable, and economically viable platforms are critical for deployment. This is precisely where Arnold NextG enters with its NX NextMotion platform – a fully electronic, safety-certified drive-by-wire system designed as a foundational layer for next-generation logistics automation.

Autonomous Mobility Is Shifting from People to Goods

While much of the public discussion around autonomy still focuses on passenger transport, the logistics sector is progressing faster and more concretely. Automated vehicle systems are gaining traction due to a unique convergence of industry needs: personnel bottlenecks, rising sustainability targets, and the need for operational resilience.

The PAVE Europe Whitepaper (2025) outlines the state of the industry:

• $155+ billion US-Dollar in global market value for last-mile delivery, with significant growth forecast
• Highway-based long-haul concepts present the greatest opportunity for AV scalability
• Off-road use cases (e.g. industrial logistics) already allow practical AV deployment
• Widespread driver shortages create structural gaps across the logistics workforce
• Safety and regulatory clarity are foundational to public and institutional trust

System Requirements for Autonomous Logistics

Real-world AV implementation in logistics hinges on platforms that are robust, validated, and certifiable. These systems must meet a wide range of technical and regulatory expectations:

• Fault-tolerant control architecture for steering, braking, and acceleration
• Certifiability under ISO 26262, targeting ASIL D for functional safety
• Cybersecurity compliance in connected environments (UNECE R155)
• Modularity and scalability across diverse environments (urban, long-haul, off-road)
• Seamless integration into OEM platforms and logistics infrastructure

NX NextMotion: Designed for Deployment

NX NextMotion, developed by Arnold NextG, meets these system-level demands through a fully electronic, redundant drive-by-wire architecture. The platform is already validated in multiple applications and targets developers, OEMs, and integrators within the autonomous commercial vehicle ecosystem.

Key Technical Features:

• Redundant electronic control of steering, throttle, and braking systems
• Safety-by-Wire™ architecture with fail-operational functionality
• Compliant with ISO 26262 (ASIL D), ISO 21434, and UNECE R155
• Over-the-air update capability, modular integration, optional cabless design

• Applicable to last-mile delivery, hub-to-hub freight, and industrial yard logistics

Market Readiness: From Prototype to Scalable Rollout

With advancing regulatory frameworks and increasing technical maturity, autonomous logistics systems are not only feasible – they’re becoming operationally imperative. NX NextMotion is not a proprietary closed-box system, but a modular control platform designed for both new vehicle programs and retrofit integration.

Its architecture enables incremental testing, validation, and deployment, making it especially suited to risk-sensitive sectors like logistics and supply chain automation.

Conclusion: Structured Transformation Over Speculative Disruption

Autonomous logistics will succeed where technology, safety, and process integration align. NX NextMotion provides a reliable, certified foundation for this transition – grounded in engineering discipline rather than speculative hype.

With this platform, Arnold NextG supports the standardization and safety assurance of autonomous transport in logistics.

We control what moves.