KNAPP AeroBot Review: Specs and Uses of the Rack-Climbing Storage Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The KNAPP AeroBot is a storage robot that drives under the racks and climbs them to fetch totes and trays. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, design and uses.
Quick Verdict
The AeroBot system has no lifts, conveyors or shuttle levels in the rack. Each robot, 70 by 50 by 40 cm, travels lengthwise and crosswise on the floor beneath the racking and climbs vertically by friction drive to any location up to 12 m. A satellite robot on board, the SatBot, reaches into the rack to take or place a load carrier, up to four deep. Capacity grows by adding robots, and the system can start with one. Rack lines of different heights can stand in one aisle, which suits buildings with uneven ceilings. Speed and throughput are not stated.
KNAPP AeroBot at a Glance
System height: up to 12 m
Cargo weight: 35 kg per load carrier
Robot dimensions: 700 x 500 x 400 mm
Storage depth: quadruple-deep
Navigation: lidar, no guide lines
Price: on request
KNAPP AeroBot Technical Specifications
The table below lists the manufacturer's specifications.
Specification | KNAPP AeroBot |
Manufacturer | KNAPP |
Type | Rack-climbing storage robot system |
System height | Up to 12 m |
System width and length | Unlimited |
Maximum cargo weight | 35 kg per load carrier |
Robot dimensions | 700 x 500 x 400 mm |
Tote dimensions | 650 x 450 mm; 220, 320 or 420 mm high |
Tray dimensions | 650 x 450 x 60 mm |
Storage depth | Quadruple-deep |
Number of robots | At least one; unlimited |
Navigation | Lidar; no guide lines |
Movement | Lengthwise and crosswise below the racks; vertical along the racks by friction drive |
Travel and climbing speed, throughput and battery data are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
The load carriers are totes and trays, which can hold cartons, existing containers, packaged goods or bulk material. The SatBot rides on the AeroBot and moves the load carrier in and out of the rack.
Software and Integration
Navigation
Robots navigate by lidar and need no lines on the floor.
Scalability
Robots are added as volume grows.
KNAPP AeroBot Uses
Small-Parts Storage
Dense storage of totes and trays in existing buildings.
Goods-to-Person Picking
Delivering load carriers to stations.
Growing Operations
Starting small and adding robots.
KNAPP AeroBot Price and Value
KNAPP does not publish a price for the AeroBot; systems are quoted per project.
For the company behind the product, read the KNAPP Company Profile: History, Structure, Products and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
No lifts or conveyors in the rack
Up to 12 m and four deep
Scales by adding robots
Mixed rack heights in one aisle
Lidar navigation
Cons
35 kg load limit
Speed and throughput not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the KNAPP AeroBot?
It fits small and mid-size warehouses that want automated tote storage that can grow with the business.
KNAPP AeroBot FAQ
How much does the KNAPP AeroBot cost?
KNAPP does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
How high can the KNAPP AeroBot climb?
Up to 12 m.
How much can the KNAPP AeroBot carry?
35 kg per load carrier.
How big is the KNAPP AeroBot?
700 x 500 x 400 mm.
How deep can the KNAPP AeroBot store?
Quadruple-deep.
How does the KNAPP AeroBot navigate?
By lidar, without guide lines.
What is the SatBot?
A satellite robot riding on each AeroBot that handles the load carriers.
How many AeroBots does a system need?
At least one; the number is unlimited.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
