British robotic firm Rainbow Dynamics has launched RackBot - a 'paradigm shift' in goods-to-person order picking.
RackBot is the latest innovation in automated intralogistics technology from the firm, which is based in Lancashire.
It can be installed and up and running in one-third of the time that it would take to construct a traditional tote-shuttle system.
And because RackBot is compatible with standard storage units, it can cost as much as 50% less to install than other automated picking solutions that require more high-end storage systems.
This flexibility coupled with its cost efficiency makes RackBot an ideal choice for businesses seeking to introduce a cost-effective and adaptable automated picking solution.
It is suitable for use in a broad range of industries including the electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive parts sectors and online grocery fulfilment centres.
RackBot is also particularly suited to the new breed of micro fulfilment centres that feature in a growing number of supply chains.
Frazer Watson, Global Vice President of Rainbow Dynamics, said: “RackBot does not require any costly fixed infrastructure.
"[It] is straightforward to commission and is very quickly installed within busy warehouses, distribution centres and online fulfilment facilities.
"Furthermore, the fact that it is scalable and has built-in flexibility enables RackBot to adapt to a user’s changing requirements.”
From November, products from Rainbow Dynamics’ range of robotic load handing and parcel sortation solutions can be seen operating within a realistic live warehouse setting at a new centre in Chorley.