Exotec Skypod Robot Review: Specs and Uses of the 4 m/s Rack-Climbing Warehouse Robot

The Exotec Skypod robot is the mobile heart of Exotec's Skypod goods-to-person storage and retrieval system. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.

Quick Verdict

Skypod robots move in three dimensions: they drive across the floor at up to 4 m/s, then climb directly up the racks to as high as 14 m to fetch a bin. Each carries up to 30 kg in Exotec bins, trays or custom containers, and can drive under racks in any direction. Because the robots are not tied to fixed infrastructure, operators can add robots or storage without stopping the system, and Exotec offers robot rental for peak seasons with maintenance and 24/7 support included. Exotec says any order can be retrieved in under two minutes. Battery, navigation and acceleration details are not published.

Exotec Skypod Robot at a Glance

• Speed: 4 m/s

• Climbing height: 14 m

• Payload: 30 kg

• Throughput: 600 bins/h per station

• Temperature: 0 to 40 °C

• Price: on request

Exotec Skypod Robot Technical Specifications

The table below lists what the manufacturer states.

Specification	Exotec Skypod Robot
Manufacturer	Exotec
Speed	Up to 4 m/s
Climbing height	Up to 14 m
Payload	30 kg
Drive	4-wheel drive
Operating temperature	0 to +40 °C
Containers	Exotec bins or trays, or custom containers
Station throughput	Up to 600 bins/h per workstation
Battery and navigation	Not stated

Exotec's homepage claims up to a 5x increase in warehouse throughput; this is a marketing figure without a stated baseline.

Design and Build Quality

Four-wheel-drive robots that climb the rack structure directly, avoiding cranes or shuttles on each level.

Software and Integration

Deepsky

Exotec's warehouse software orchestrates robots, stations and orders.

Rental Model

Robots can be rented for peaks, with maintenance and upgrades.

Exotec Skypod Robot Applications and Use Cases

E-commerce Fulfillment

Each picking from bins.

Retail Replenishment

Store orders.

Cold Environments

Ambient and cold operation.

Exotec Skypod Robot Price and Value

Exotec does not publish a price for the Exotec Skypod Robot; it is quoted on request.

For the company behind the product, read the Exotec Company Profile: History, Funding, Skypod System and Offices.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Climbs to 14 m

• Fast 4 m/s

• Scales without downtime

• Peak rental option

Cons

• 30 kg limit

• Battery and navigation not published

• No published price

Who Should Buy the Exotec Skypod Robot?

It fits retailers and 3PLs needing dense, fast goods-to-person storage that can grow with demand.

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Exotec Skypod Robot FAQ

How much does the Exotec Skypod Robot cost?

Exotec does not publish a price for the Exotec Skypod Robot; it is quoted on request.

What is the Exotec Skypod robot?

A rack-climbing goods-to-person robot.

How fast is it?

Up to 4 m/s.

How high can it climb?

Up to 14 m.

How much can it carry?

30 kg.

How many bins per hour?

Up to 600 per workstation.

Can it work in the cold?

Exotec says it works in ambient and cold environments; the stated range is 0 to 40 °C.

Can robots be rented?

Yes, for peak seasons.

Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.