AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Grid Robot
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The AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 is a grid robot, listed from USD 75,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The B1 is the Black Line robot from AutoStore, carrying bins inside a cavity in its body and handling bin heights up to 425 mm. Direct-drive motors in each wheel base replace drive belts, giving a top speed of 4.0 m/s and acceleration of 1.4 m/s². Bins are lifted at 1.6 m/s. Instead of pausing to charge, the robot swaps its lithium-ion BattPack for a fresh one at a charging station within 30 seconds, which supports round-the-clock operation. It was designed for the Double/Double Grid and also runs on Single/Double Grid systems. It is listed from USD 75,000.
AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 at a Glance
Product type: Grid robot
Speed: 4.0 m/s max; 1.6 m/s lifting speed
Price: from USD 75,000
AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1.
Specification | AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 |
Manufacturer | AutoStore |
Model | Black Line Robot B1 |
Product type | Grid robot |
Speed | 4.0 m/s max; 1.6 m/s lifting speed |
Starting price | From USD 75,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Acceleration: 1.4 m/s². Lift acceleration: 2.5 m/s². Battery: exchangeable lithium-ion BattPack, swapped at the charging station within 30 seconds. Drive: direct-drive motor in each wheel base. Bin heights: up to 425 mm, carried inside the robot body. Grid: Double/Double Grid and Single/Double Grid
Design and Build Quality
The Black Line Robot B1 is a grid robot made by AutoStore.
Integration and Fleet Setup
Mapping, fleet management software, charging and connection to warehouse or production systems are part of the project scope for the Black Line Robot B1 and are defined with the supplier.
AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the Black Line Robot B1 are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Intralogistics
The Black Line Robot B1 is used for intralogistics.
Line-side delivery
The Black Line Robot B1 is used for line-side delivery.
Pallet movement
The Black Line Robot B1 is used for pallet movement.
AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 Price and Value
The AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 is listed from USD 75,000 on All Things Cobots. Fleet software, charging equipment, accessories and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Speed: 4.0 m/s max; 1.6 m/s lifting speed
Cons
Runs only on an AutoStore grid
Fleet software, charging and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1?
The AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 fits plants and warehouses that need to move goods between stations without fixed conveyors.
See the full AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 product listing on All Things Cobots.
AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 FAQ
How much does the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 cost?
The AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 is listed from USD 75,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1?
The B1 is the Black Line robot from AutoStore, carrying bins inside a cavity in its body and handling bin heights up to 425 mm.
How fast is the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1?
Published speed: 4.0 m/s max; 1.6 m/s lifting speed.
What is the AutoStore Black Line Robot B1 used for?
Typical applications are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
