ek robotics COMPACT MOVE Review: Specs and Uses of the Automated Counterbalanced Forklift
Updated: 7 days ago
The ek robotics COMPACT MOVE is a series of automated counterbalanced forklifts. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers the models, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
COMPACT MOVE is the counterbalanced truck in ek robotics' range, for pallets that must be picked from the floor, from conveyors or from block stacks. Three sizes are offered: the CB 10 for 1,000 or 1,200 kg, the CB 16 for 1,600 kg and the CB 18/25, with the series reaching 2,500 kg. Navigation combines laser with magnets in block storage aisles, where walls of pallets hide the usual landmarks. A 3D camera places pallets from 5.5 m away. The largest model has four forks to carry two pallets at once. Lift height, speed and dimensions are in the datasheets, not on the page.
ek robotics COMPACT MOVE at a Glance
Load capacity: 1,000 kg to 2,500 kg
Models: CB 10, CB 16, CB 18/25
Navigation: laser, with magnets in block storage
Pallet detection: 3D camera, at 5.5 m
Forks: adjustable; four-fork version
Price: on request
ek robotics COMPACT MOVE Models
The table below lists the three models.
Model | Load capacity | Notes |
CB 10 | 1,000 kg or 1,200 kg | Modular additional weight system; lateral safety scanners for tight spaces |
CB 16 | Up to 1,600 kg | Variably adjustable forks; carries pallets on the fork tip for close buffering |
CB 18/25 | Series capacity up to 2,500 kg | Four forks for two pallets at once, or moved together for single pallets |
Lift height, travel speed and dimensions are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
The CB 10 changes capacity by adding counterweight modules. The CB 16 can carry a pallet at the fork tips to set it down close behind another. The CB 18/25 adjusts its four forks between single and double pallet handling.
Software and Integration
Hybrid Navigation
Laser navigation is combined with magnets in block storage aisles.
3D Camera
A 3D camera system places and picks pallets at a distance of 5.5 m.
ek robotics COMPACT MOVE Uses
Block Storage
Stacking pallets in deep floor lanes.
Production Lines
The CB 10 works in tight spaces between lines.
Double Pallet Handling
Two pallets per trip with the CB 18/25.
ek robotics COMPACT MOVE Price and Value
ek robotics does not publish a price for COMPACT MOVE; systems are quoted per project.
For the company behind the product, read the ek robotics Company Profile: Business and Acquisition by NEURA Robotics.
Pros and Cons
Pros
1,000 to 2,500 kg
Hybrid navigation for block storage
3D camera pallet handling
Four-fork option for two pallets
Cons
Lift height and speed not stated
Magnets needed in block storage aisles
No published price
Who Should Buy the ek robotics COMPACT MOVE?
It fits plants and warehouses with block storage and conveyor interfaces that need a counterbalanced truck.
ek robotics COMPACT MOVE FAQ
How much does the ek robotics COMPACT MOVE cost?
ek robotics does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
How much can the COMPACT MOVE carry?
From 1,000 kg to 2,500 kg, depending on model.
Which COMPACT MOVE models are there?
CB 10, CB 16 and CB 18/25.
How does the COMPACT MOVE navigate?
By laser navigation, with magnets in block storage aisles.
Can the COMPACT MOVE carry two pallets?
Yes, the CB 18/25 with four forks.
How does the COMPACT MOVE find pallets?
With a 3D camera system, at a distance of 5.5 m.
What is the CB 10 capacity?
1,000 kg or 1,200 kg, depending on the additional weight fitted.
Who makes the COMPACT MOVE?
ek robotics, in Germany.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
