KNAPP Open Shuttle Review: Specs and Uses of the Autonomous Mobile Robots
Updated: 7 days ago
The KNAPP Open Shuttle is a family of autonomous mobile robots for transport in warehouses and production. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers the three models, their specifications and uses.
Quick Verdict
Open Shuttles are KNAPP's free-navigating transport robots. They find their way by SLAM, without lines or markers, and avoid obstacles using 3D detection. The family covers three kinds of load: the 50/100 carries containers and cartons up to 120 kg, the Fork carries pallets and racks up to 1,500 kg, and the ASG handles magazines, reels and tray stacks up to 50 kg for electronics production. All run for seven to eight hours and recharge in about an hour. They meet ISO 3691-4 and speak VDA 5050. Travel speed is not stated.
KNAPP Open Shuttle at a Glance
Models: 50/100, Fork, ASG
Payload: 120 kg, 1,500 kg and 50 kg
Runtime: 7 to 8 hours
Charging: about 60 minutes
Navigation: SLAM
Price: on request
KNAPP Open Shuttle Models and Specifications
The table below compares the three models.
Specification | Open Shuttle 50/100 | Open Shuttle Fork | Open Shuttle ASG |
Load carriers | Containers, cartons, trays | Pallets, stillages, racks | Magazines, reels, container or tray stacks |
Payload | 120 kg | 1,500 kg | 50 kg |
Runtime | 7 hours | 8 hours | 7 hours |
Charging | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min |
Largest load carrier | 900 x 650 mm | 1,200 x 1,200 x 2,300 mm | 410 x 400 mm magazine |
Travel speed and lift height are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
Sensors include 3D obstacle detection, a top scanner and a safety scanner, with a blue light and signal lights. Batteries are lithium iron phosphate and charge automatically at stations in the layout.
Software and Integration
Fleet Control
The robots are directed by KNAPP's KiSoft FCS fleet control.
VDA 5050
A VDA 5050-compliant interface allows use in mixed fleets.
Safety
The robots carry CE marking and meet ISO 3691-4.
KNAPP Open Shuttle Uses
Linking Work Areas
Moving containers between storage, picking and packing.
Pallet Transport
The Fork carries pallets and racks.
Electronics Production
The ASG supplies magazines and reels to lines.
KNAPP Open Shuttle Price and Value
KNAPP does not publish a price for the Open Shuttle; 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
Three models from 50 kg to 1,500 kg
SLAM navigation without infrastructure
7 to 8 hours of runtime
VDA 5050 and ISO 3691-4
LiFePO4 batteries
Cons
Travel speed not stated
Lift height not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the KNAPP Open Shuttle?
It fits warehouses and factories that want flexible transport between areas, especially alongside other KNAPP systems.
KNAPP Open Shuttle FAQ
How much does the KNAPP Open Shuttle cost?
KNAPP does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
Which KNAPP Open Shuttle models are there?
Open Shuttle 50/100, Open Shuttle Fork and Open Shuttle ASG.
How much can the KNAPP Open Shuttle carry?
120 kg, 1,500 kg or 50 kg, depending on model.
How long does the KNAPP Open Shuttle run?
7 to 8 hours on a charge.
How long does the KNAPP Open Shuttle take to charge?
About 60 minutes.
How does the KNAPP Open Shuttle navigate?
By SLAM, building a map as it moves.
Does the KNAPP Open Shuttle support VDA 5050?
Yes.
What battery does the KNAPP Open Shuttle use?
Lithium iron phosphate.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
