Skypod® by Exotec®

AUTONOMOUS WAREHOUSE ROBOTS

The autonomous storage robots from Exotec® integrate two functions. They combine the possibility of free navigation at ground level and vertical operation in the rack. With this double function, the robots handle the storage and retrieval directly in the rack, as well as the delivery of containers to the order picking workstations. The robots navigate through the system by travelling underneath racks and climbing up on them.

 

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BESTSELLER (DK)​​​​​​​                                 Kuehne+Nagel (DE)

Adaptable and quickly changeable

Higher system performance
• Use of additional robots

Higher storage capacity
• Extension of the racking system without downtimes

Higher picking performance
• Setup of additional workstations

Skypod: Two functions in one

Transport on the ground & storage and retrieval in the rack
The Exotec® system with Skypod® therefore offers a real alternative to conventional shuttle and cube systems, as e.g. the static conveyor technology pre-zone with performance-limiting shuttle lifter is no longer required. Typical fields of application for the Exotec® system are multi-channel retailers and e-commerce warehouses that require flexibly scalable systems due to a highly fluctuating order situation. The Skypod® routes are coordinated centrally by artificial intelligence, with the warehouse robots also recognising each other. The Exotec® storage system covers the low, medium and high performance range. The Skypod® robots, powered by lithium batteries, can be very fast, reaching speeds of up to 4 metres per second. Additional Skypod® robots can be added within minutes without interrupting the system and provide ideal support during seasonal peaks.

 

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Order picking stations

Source and target containers in 100% sequencing: The order picking capacity per work station is 600 containers per hour. The picking station consists of a ramp, a screen and various scanners. The ergonomic picking station is adjustable in height and can be adapted to the height of the operator. Picking takes place with a 1-to-1 relationship. This enables effective order picking with high performance. At the same time, a picking sequence can be ensured. Completed orders can be returned to the warehouse and buffered there until dispatch. This enables a significant reduction in static conveyor technology.

 

Exchanger for storage and retrieval

Fully automatic traying and de-traying: The Exchanger connects the Skypod® system to the rest of the warehouse and increases efficiency by managing totes, trays and cartons. It acts as an entry and replenishment point for all stock and ready-to-ship customised cartons into the system. It processes 600 containers per hour and ensures high performance. Due to the system's buffer function of ready-to-ship cartons or containers, downstream conveyor technology can be significantly reduced and retrieval close to the time of dispatch is therefore possible. The exchangers can be set up at different heights so that no complex conveyor systems are required.

 

Containers and trays

Skypod Robots from Exotec: Data and Facts

Load capacity: 30 kg
Speed: 4 m/s
Obstacle detection: Laser scanner
Energy: Lithium battery 
Charging: Booster charging station, availability 7/24 
Charging cycle: 5 min/h per robot
Container and trays: 650 x 450mm
Container heights: 220 mm, x 320 mm, x 420 mm, up to 8 compartments/container
Operating temperature: 0°C bis 40°C

System advantages

• No static, maintenance-intensive conveyor pre-zone

• No performance-limiting shuttle lifters

• Robot maintenance during ongoing operation

​​​​​​​• Can be expanded at any time

 

Advantages of the new Skypod® system

Buffering

The new Skypod® system enables the buffering and consolidation of completed and partially completed orders in the racking system. This allows orders to be stored temporarily. The warehouse robots can quickly access all areas of the buffer zone to rapidly store and retrieve goods. Sorting and conveyor systems are no longer necessary, which saves both space and costs.

 

Higher storage capacity

Robots can drive underneath the shelves, maximising space utilisation and storage density. At the same time, thanks to the climbing mode, every container can be reached directly (with simple repositioning for double-deep storage).

 

Integrated sequencing

The warehouse robots can ensure a sequence for the picking order at the order picking stations. They are then buffered or transported towards the Exchanger and deliver the orders in the exact sequence required. No additional system elements are required. This optimises palletising and shipping and reduces time and effort.

 

Pick & Pack picking station

The Pick & Pack process enables orders to be picked into a shipping container placed on the Skypod®. This is then carried away for despatch in the correct order. The Skypod® system stores and picks different packaging formats automatically and assigns orders to suitable container sizes.

 

References Exotec France: Cdiscount, Carrefour, Showroomprive

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FAQ – Do you have any questions? We are happy to answer.

  • Can standard containers be used?
    Yes, standard containers or cartons can also be used with the help of trays. The Skypod system from Exotec uses specific containers and trays optimised for the shelving system with a base area of 650 x 450 mm. They are available in height classes 50, 220, 320 and 420 mm. Shelves can be customised to the customer's standard container height.
  • Is there a maximum storage height?
    The maximum storage height is currently 14 metres. The optimum storage height is between 5 m and 14 m.
  • What does the Skypod® system consist of?
    The system consists of 5 main components: The steel rack structure with the storage containers, the Skypod robots, the workstations and the fleet management software. In addition, there are charging stations, safety equipment and the service area with corresponding maintenance and service equipment as secondary components.
  • What are the requirements for the floor and the environment?
    The Skypod robots can handle a slope of up to 6 mm over a length of 1.5 metres. The joint width of expansion joints, for example, can be up to 4 mm. An edge height, such as in the case of offset floor panels, may be up to 2 mm. Ideally, the humidity in the storage area should be less than 80 %. The system operates within a temperature range of 0 to 40 °C. Condensation, fog formation or direct sunlight should generally be avoided.
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