HaiClimber Review: Speed and Uses of the Hai Robotics Rack-Climbing Tote Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The HaiClimber is a rack-climbing tote robot from Hai Robotics, the vehicle of the HaiPick Climb system. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its performance figures and uses.
Quick Verdict
The HaiClimber is a different kind of machine from Hai's mast robots. It is a low vehicle that drives on the floor at up to 4 m/s, then climbs the racking itself at up to 1 m/s to fetch one tote and bring it down. Each robot carries less than an A42, but they are fast and can be run in fleets of up to 3,000, which Hai says puts a tote at the picking station within two minutes. The robot retrieves double-deep totes. The page gives no rack height, payload or battery data.
HaiClimber at a Glance
Ground speed: up to 4 m/s
Climbing speed: up to 1 m/s
Fleet size: up to 3,000 robots
Tote delivery: within 2 minutes
Storage: double-deep totes
Price: on request
HaiClimber Capabilities
The table below lists what the manufacturer states about the HaiClimber.
Aspect | HaiClimber |
Manufacturer | Hai Robotics |
Type | Rack-climbing tote robot |
Ground speed | Up to 4 m/s |
Climbing speed | Up to 1 m/s |
Fleet size | Up to 3,000 robots |
Tote delivery to station | Within 2 minutes |
Storage | Retrieves double-deep totes |
Charging | Self-charging for 24/7 operation |
Rack height, payload, battery data and certifications are not stated on the page.
Design
The robot moves in two modes: on wheels across the floor and vertically on the rack structure. Because every robot can reach every tote, there is no lift or shuttle level that limits flow, and capacity is raised by adding robots.
Software and Integration
Fleet Control
Large fleets, up to 3,000 robots, are coordinated as one system.
Charging
Robots charge themselves and run around the clock.
HaiClimber Uses
High-Throughput Order Picking
Fast individual tote delivery suits e-commerce and retail orders.
Dense Tote Storage
Double-deep storage raises density.
Scalable Operations
Throughput is increased by adding robots to the fleet.
HaiClimber Price and Value
Hai Robotics does not publish a price for the HaiClimber; systems are quoted per project.
For the company behind the product, read the Hai Robotics Company Profile: Business, Financials and Hong Kong IPO Plans.
Pros and Cons
Pros
4 m/s on the ground
Climbs racking without lifts
Fleets of up to 3,000 robots
Totes within 2 minutes
Double-deep retrieval
Cons
Rack height and payload not stated
Requires racking built for the system
No published price
Who Should Consider the HaiClimber?
The HaiClimber fits high-throughput fulfilment centres that pick from totes and want capacity that scales with the number of robots.
HaiClimber FAQ
How much does the HaiClimber cost?
Hai Robotics does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
How fast is the HaiClimber?
Up to 4 m/s on the ground and up to 1 m/s climbing.
How many HaiClimber robots can work together?
Up to 3,000 in one fleet.
How quickly does the HaiClimber deliver a tote?
Within 2 minutes to the picking station, according to Hai.
Can the HaiClimber reach double-deep totes?
Yes.
How does the HaiClimber charge?
It charges itself for continuous operation.
What system is the HaiClimber part of?
The HaiPick Climb system.
What is the difference between the HaiClimber and the HaiPick A42?
The HaiClimber climbs the rack and carries totes individually at high speed; the A42 uses a mast and carries up to 9 cases per trip.
Information is based on manufacturer statements and may change.
