Ocado Battery Swap Station Review: Specs and Uses of the UR10e-Powered Battery Swap Station
Updated: 7 days ago
The Ocado Battery Swap Station keeps Hummingbird grid robots running by exchanging their batteries automatically. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Instead of parking robots to charge, Ocado swaps batteries. A Universal Robots UR10e arm with a custom end effector exchanges a battery in under 60 seconds, the station charges up to ten batteries at 12 minutes each, and a fresh battery is ready about every 72 seconds. One station supports up to 100 robots, keeping them in service more than 99% of operating hours. The 10-battery unit measures 1.25 x 1.12 x 1.23 m, weighs 650 kg and draws 32 kW at full load.
Ocado Battery Swap Station at a Glance
Swap time: Under 60 s
Batteries: 10
Robots served: Up to 100
Arm: UR10e
Power: 32 kW
Price: on request
Ocado Battery Swap Station Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Ocado Battery Swap Station |
Manufacturer | Ocado Group |
Swap time | Under 60 s |
Charge time | 12 min per battery |
Batteries | Up to 10 simultaneously |
Robots supported | Up to 100 per station |
Power | 32 kW at full capacity |
Dimensions | 1.25 x 1.12 x 1.23 m |
Weight | 650 kg |
Arm | UR10e with end effector |
Operating temperature | 0 to 45 °C |
Certifications | CE, NRTL |
Design and Build Quality
A compact station combining a swap unit, a UR10e arm and a power transformer.
Software and Integration
Fleet Scheduling
Robots are routed to swap about every 2 hours.
Network
Four 100 Mb/s Ethernet ports.
Ocado Battery Swap Station Applications and Use Cases
Ocado Grid Operations
Continuous robot uptime.
24/7 Fulfillment
No charging downtime.
Large Fleets
Up to 100 robots per station.
Ocado Battery Swap Station Price and Value
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Battery Swap Station; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Ocado Company Profile: History, Structure, Financials, Technology and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Under 60 s swaps
99%+ robot uptime
Uses a standard UR10e
Compact
Cons
32 kW power draw
Ocado robots only
No published price
Who Should Buy the Ocado Battery Swap Station?
It fits Ocado grid sites running robots around the clock.
Ocado Battery Swap Station FAQ
How much does the Ocado Battery Swap Station cost?
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Battery Swap Station; it is quoted on request.
What is the Ocado Battery Swap Station?
A station that automatically swaps grid robot batteries.
How fast is a swap?
Under 60 seconds.
How many batteries does it hold?
Up to 10.
How long does charging take?
12 minutes per battery.
How many robots can it support?
Up to 100.
Which arm does it use?
A Universal Robots UR10e.
How much power does it draw?
32 kW at full capacity.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
