HaiPick A42-E6S Review: Specs and Uses of the Grappling-Hook Tote Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The HaiPick A42-E6S is a case-handling robot from Hai Robotics that pulls totes with a grappling hook instead of clamping them. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, design and uses.
Quick Verdict
A clamp needs space on both sides of a tote. A hook does not: it catches the front of the tote and draws it out. The A42-E6S uses this to pack totes with 30 mm between them sideways and none front to back, and to store three deep. Hai states up to 150% more storage density with triple-deep storage and up to 30% better handling efficiency. The robot carries up to 300 kg in total, with totes of 30 kg as standard or 50 kg customized, and is designed for buildings with less than 6 m clear height. A guard board on the rack positions the totes, so they need no QR codes.
HaiPick A42-E6S at a Glance
Max payload: up to 300 kg
Tote load: 30 kg standard; 50 kg customized
Rack depth: up to triple-deep
Tote spacing: 30 mm horizontal; 0 mm longitudinal
Storage density: up to 150% improvement
Price: on request
HaiPick A42-E6S Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states about the robot.
Specification | HaiPick A42-E6S |
Manufacturer | Hai Robotics |
Type | Grappling-hook autonomous case-handling robot |
Max payload | Up to 300 kg |
Tote load | 30 kg standard; 50 kg customized maximum |
Rack depth | Single, double and triple-deep |
Horizontal tote spacing | 30 mm |
Longitudinal tote spacing | 0 mm |
Storage density | Up to 150% improvement with three-deep storage |
Handling efficiency | Up to 30% increase |
Building clearance | Designed for clear height under 6 m |
Safety | LiDAR, obstacle avoidance, collision alarm, emergency stop, lifting anti-fall protection |
Charging | Autonomous at a charging station |
Communication | Wi-Fi |
Picking height, travel speed and battery data are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
The robot uses a single hook with an extracting mechanism to place and retrieve totes. Hai states that quick disassembly saves 10% on transport and maintenance costs.
Software and Integration
Tote Positioning
A guard board on the rack fixes tote position; totes carry no QR codes.
HaiQ
The robot runs under Hai's HaiQ software over Wi-Fi.
HaiPick A42-E6S Uses
Low Buildings
Dense storage where clear height is under 6 m.
Tote Fulfilment
Goods-to-person picking from deep tote racks.
Retrofit of Existing Warehouses
More storage in the same floor area.
HaiPick A42-E6S Price and Value
Hai Robotics does not publish a price for the HaiPick A42-E6S; 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
Triple-deep tote storage
Near-zero spacing between totes
300 kg total payload
No codes on totes
Suited to low buildings
Cons
Needs totes and racks made for the hook
Picking height and speed not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the HaiPick A42-E6S?
It fits warehouses with low ceilings that need maximum tote density.
HaiPick A42-E6S FAQ
How much does the HaiPick A42-E6S cost?
Hai Robotics does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
How does the HaiPick A42-E6S pick totes?
With a single grappling hook that pulls the tote out.
How much can the HaiPick A42-E6S carry?
Up to 300 kg in total; 30 kg per tote as standard, 50 kg customized.
How deep can the HaiPick A42-E6S store?
Up to three totes deep.
How close can totes be stored?
30 mm apart sideways and 0 mm front to back.
How much density does the HaiPick A42-E6S add?
Up to 150% with three-deep storage, according to Hai.
Do totes need QR codes?
No. A guard board on the rack positions them.
What building height is the HaiPick A42-E6S made for?
Clear height under 6 m.
Information is based on manufacturer statements and may change.
