ek robotics HEAVY MOVE Review: Specs and Uses of the 12-Tonne Transport Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The ek robotics HEAVY MOVE is a series of heavy-duty automated transport robots for loads of several tonnes. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, versions and uses.
Quick Verdict
HEAVY MOVE covers what standard pallet vehicles cannot: payloads up to 12,000 kg, racks 6 m long, lifts to 12 m. The series is built to order from proven modules. One version carries two, four or six pallets at once on conveyors; another is a narrow-aisle truck working above 10 m with a 3D camera; lift masts take 6,000 kg. Vehicles travel at 2 m/s and navigate by laser without floor installation. ek robotics names a refractory plant running eight modified HEAVY MOVE vehicles. Overall dimensions are not given.
ek robotics HEAVY MOVE at a Glance
Payload: up to 12,000 kg
Lift height: up to 12 m
Speed: 2 m/s
Navigation: laser, no ground installation
Load handling: forks, conveyors, telescopic forks
Price: on request
ek robotics HEAVY MOVE Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states for the series.
Specification | ek robotics HEAVY MOVE |
Manufacturer | ek robotics |
Payload | Up to 12,000 kg |
Lift mast capacity | 6,000 kg |
Lift height | Up to 12 m; transfer heights above 10,000 mm |
Speed | 2 m/s on Heavy Move 04 and 05 |
Heavy Move 05 | 5,000 kg; 2, 4 or 6 pallets at once |
Heavy Move 06 | Racks up to 6 m long |
Conveyors | Roller or chain, up to 6 units |
Navigation | Laser; no ground installation |
Battery | Variable; automatic changeover or recharging |
Overall vehicle dimensions are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
Area-moving chassis allow diagonal and sideways travel. Parts in contact with the product can be made of stainless steel for hygiene requirements, and hold-downs secure unstable loads.
Software and Integration
Navigation
Integrated laser navigation needs no installation in the floor.
Narrow-Aisle Version
A 3D camera compensates for tolerances when placing loads at height.
ek robotics HEAVY MOVE Uses
Heavy Industry
Steel, refractory and similar plants with multi-tonne loads.
Multi-Pallet Transport
Carrying up to six pallets per trip.
High-Bay Narrow Aisles
Load cycles from floor level to over 10 m.
ek robotics HEAVY MOVE Price and Value
ek robotics does not publish a price for HEAVY MOVE; vehicles are engineered and 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
Up to 12,000 kg
Lifts to 12 m
Sideways and diagonal travel
Many load handling options
No floor installation
Cons
Built to order
Dimensions not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the ek robotics HEAVY MOVE?
It fits heavy industry and large-format logistics where standard vehicles are too small.
ek robotics HEAVY MOVE FAQ
How much does the ek robotics HEAVY MOVE cost?
ek robotics does not publish a price; vehicles are quoted per project.
How much can the HEAVY MOVE carry?
Up to 12,000 kg.
How high can the HEAVY MOVE lift?
Up to 12 m.
How fast is the HEAVY MOVE?
2 m/s on the Heavy Move 04 and 05.
How many pallets can the HEAVY MOVE carry?
The Heavy Move 05 carries 2, 4 or 6 pallets at once.
How does the HEAVY MOVE navigate?
By laser, without ground installation.
Can the HEAVY MOVE move sideways?
Yes. Flexible trolleys allow diagonal and transverse travel.
Who makes the HEAVY MOVE?
ek robotics, in Germany.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
