PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Warehouse Robotics

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Warehouse Robotics

LocusHub: Locus Robotics’ real-time, business intelligence engine optimizes real-time coordination of Locus’ AMR fleets. A component of the LocusOne platform, LocusHub uses advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to provide insights that can maximize productivity, lower costs, and increase warehouse intelligence. LocusHub’s reporting capabilities process operational data to forecast labor requirements, identify optimization opportunities, and give recommendations to warehouse operators.


← AFL Autonomous Forklift: The self-driving forklift from Vecna Robotics can move at nearly 7 mph and handle a range of payloads and pallet types. Directed by Vecna’s Pivotal software, the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) lifts up to 60 inches high to and from conveyors, belts, and wrappers, with a payload of up to 3,000 pounds. AFL automates a range of warehouse workflows including packaging and replenishment, finished goods and end of line, picking and putaway, and work in progress.


→ Movu escala: The 3D bin shuttle system from Movu Robotics is a flexible robotic automated bin storage and retrieval sub-system. Robots move along a rail track that connects each location point within the dense storage and retrieval rack from stow Racking (a fellow stow Group company)—transferring between levels via ramps. This eliminates the need for conveyors, lifts, service aisle access, and sequencers.


← MAiRA XL: The robot from Neura Robotics can automate warehouse workflows including palletizing and picking. It offers a payload of 77 pounds and a reach exceeding 70 inches. With an integrated 360° microphone array and powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the MAiRA XL can respond to human commands.


→ Leleka Robot Arm: Logistics solutions provider Arvato deployed Leleka, a robotic arm that picks and sorts fashion items, at its Hanover site in Germany. Developed completely in-house by Arvato’s research and development team, Leleka utilizes AI-driven vision capabilities to pick and sort large boxes containing hundreds of apparel items. Integrated with the BagSorter system, the robotic arm identifies the optimal spot to grasp each product. It can manage irregularly shaped items arranged randomly in containers.


← Stretch Robot: The mobile robot from Boston Dynamics can unload trailers and containers in warehouses. Stretch can handle a range of package types and sizes, up to 50 pounds. The robot can work its way through neat or messy boxes. Using its computer vision system, Stretch can detect and retrieve any boxes that shift and fall while unloading, so Stretch can keep going without operator intervention.


→ tSort System: The track-free sortation system from Tompkins Robotics utilizes independent robots that can navigate to any divert or induction station. The modular system can be installed within 5-7 months and allows adjustments to its components. The most recent addition to the tSort line is the tSortPost, which has an adjustable post that allows for sorting into containers at a variety of heights.


↑ Pio P100 Automated Warehouse System: Created by AutoStore, the Pio P100 plug-and-play automated warehouse system is now available to small and midsize ecommerce businesses in the United States. Leveraging cube storage technology by AutoStore, Pio maximizes space utilization and can pick and pack 360 orders per hour. So far five U.S. locations—Privada Cigar Club, Sunday Swagger, Souko, Barnes 4WD, and AI Stone—are installing the P100 system.