Addverb Zippy Review: Specs and Uses of the Robotic Sorter Family
Updated: 7 days ago
The Addverb Zippy is a family of small mobile robots that sort parcels and items by carrying each one to its destination chute. The manufacturer does not publish prices. This review covers the models, specifications and uses.
Quick Verdict
A robotic sorter replaces a fixed loop conveyor with a floor of small vehicles. Capacity grows by adding robots, and destinations by adding chutes. The Zippy 6 carries 6 kg at up to 2 m/s, runs for four hours and charges in 24 minutes; Addverb states up to 30,000 sorts per hour for a system. Larger models, the Zippy 10, 30 and 40, take heavier items. Addverb cites a parcel customer using 72 Zippy 10 robots for more than 3,000 parcels per hour to 280 destinations. Figures for the larger models are not on the page.
Addverb Zippy at a Glance
Models: Zippy 6, 10, 30, 40, X
Payload, Zippy 6: 6 kg
Max speed: 2 m/s
Throughput: up to 30,000 sorts per hour
Run time: up to 4 hours
Price: on request
Addverb Zippy 6 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the manufacturer's specifications for the Zippy 6.
Specification | Addverb Zippy 6 |
Manufacturer | Addverb Technologies |
Payload | 6 kg |
Max speed | 2 m/s |
Throughput | Up to 30,000 sorts per hour |
Run time | Up to 4 hours |
Charging time | 24 minutes |
Turning | On the spot |
Object detection | ToF laser sensor |
Navigation | Ground markers |
Docking precision | ±10 mm |
Positioning accuracy | ±20 mm |
Drive | Differential |
Dimensions and data for the other models are not stated.
Design and Build Quality
Each robot is a low vehicle with a tilting tray or belt on top. It receives an item at an induction station, drives across a marked floor and tips the item into a chute.
Software and Integration
Sorting Logic
Addverb states 99.9% sorting accuracy for its robotic sorter and sorting to the level of individual SKUs.
Energy
The maker claims a reduction in energy operating cost of up to 80%.
Addverb Zippy Uses
Parcel Sorting
Sorting by route or postcode in courier hubs.
E-Commerce Order Sorting
Sorting picked items into orders.
Returns
Sorting returned goods by category.
Addverb Zippy Price and Value
Addverb does not publish prices for the Zippy; systems are quoted per project.
For the company behind the product, read the Addverb Company Profile: History, Ownership, Factories and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Scales by adding robots
2 m/s travel speed
Up to 30,000 sorts per hour stated
Several payload classes
±10 mm docking
Cons
Needs a marked floor
Data for larger models not stated
Performance figures come from the maker
No published prices
Who Should Buy the Addverb Zippy?
It fits parcel and e-commerce operations that need flexible sorting with many destinations.
Addverb Zippy FAQ
How much does the Addverb Zippy cost?
Addverb does not publish prices; systems are quoted per project.
Which Addverb Zippy models are there?
Zippy 6, 10, 30, 40 and X.
How much can the Addverb Zippy 6 carry?
6 kg.
How fast is the Addverb Zippy?
Up to 2 m/s.
How many items can an Addverb Zippy system sort?
Up to 30,000 sorts per hour, according to Addverb.
How long does the Addverb Zippy run?
Up to 4 hours, with a charging time of 24 minutes.
How does the Addverb Zippy navigate?
By ground markers.
How accurate is the Addverb Zippy?
Addverb states 99.9% sorting accuracy.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
