Dane Technologies, AMR Leader, Introduces Autonomous Inventory Robot (AiR DC) for Sub-Zero Temperatures

Dane Technologies, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots and power assist solutions for various industries, today at Manifest 2026 announced the widespread availability of its Freezer Package for the Dane AiR™ DC. This industry leading capability enables the Dane AiR DC autonomous robot to operate in freezers down to 10 degrees below 0 Fahrenheit. Powered by BrainOS®, Dane AiR DC combines autonomous navigation, intelligent scanning and real-time analytics to automate inventory management for retailers and warehouses.

Rated to 10 degrees below zero, the Dane AiR DC Freezer Package will revolutionize how 3PLs, retailers, and manufacturers conduct inventory operations within their sub-zero freezers. Rather than requiring employees to wear heavy and cumbersome specialized gear to enter dangerous temperatures in spaces often exceeding 100,000 sq feet to scan, identify and count products, the autonomous robots will perform these activities. This frees warehouse staff to improve productivity, focusing on more desirable tasks and improving staff overall comfort and safety.

The Dane AiR DC Freezer Package is currently available in the market and is being deployed with a major United States food distributor with over 80 locations across the country.

“Cold chain operations have long forced companies to choose between efficiency, safety, and accuracy,” said Dan Johnson, CEO of Dane Technologies. “Operating freezers at scale requires reliable systems minimizing time spent by people in sub-zero environments. Our autonomous robots perform critical inventory tasks enabling customers to gain consistent, actionable visibility while reducing risk.”
Key benefits include:
Integrated heating elements in LiDAR sensors that enable reliable autonomous navigation in freezer environments
Condensation prevent