Ocado Chuck AMR Review: Specs and Uses of the Collaborative Picking Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The Ocado Chuck is a collaborative mobile robot cart that guides pickers through the warehouse. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Chuck replaces the picking cart: it drives to each location, shows the associate what to pick on its touchscreen and carries the orders. It carries up to 200 lb (90 kg) in total, with 100 lb per shelf, on up to six shelves adjustable in half-inch steps, and Chuck+ adds width for bulky items. Lidar, cameras and machine learning handle navigation, and the safety system is CE compliant with UL and CSA certifications. Runtime reaches 12 hours with autonomous charging, and Ocado says onboarding takes about 15 minutes. Speed is not stated.
Ocado Chuck AMR at a Glance
Payload: Up to 90 kg
Shelves: Up to 6
Runtime: Up to 12 h
Navigation: Lidar and AI vision
Charging: Autonomous
Price: on request
Ocado Chuck AMR Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Ocado Chuck AMR |
Manufacturer | Ocado Group |
Height | 160 cm |
Base | 61 x 106.7 cm |
Weight with battery | 69.9 kg |
Payload | Up to 90 kg |
Per-shelf capacity | 45.4 kg |
Shelves | Up to 6, adjustable |
Battery | 25.6 V, 42 Ah |
Runtime | Up to 12 h |
Navigation | Lidar, cameras, AI |
Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Operating temperature | 2 to 35 °C |
The base unit capacity without shelves is stated as 97.5 kg while the feature section gives 90 kg payload. Not suitable for ATEX areas.
Design and Build Quality
A configurable cart with shelves, canopies, hangers, ladders and label printers.
Software and Integration
Cloud Orchestration
System-directed picking coordinates Chucks and workers.
Ocado IQ App
Mobile fulfillment app mirrors instructions.
Ocado Chuck AMR Applications and Use Cases
Each Picking
Discrete, batch, cluster and zone picking.
Garment on Hanger
With hanger accessories.
Direct to Carton
Picking into shipping cartons.
Ocado Chuck AMR Price and Value
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Chuck AMR; 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
Very configurable
12 h runtime
Fast onboarding
Certified safety system
Cons
Speed not stated
Payload stated two ways
No published price
Who Should Buy the Ocado Chuck AMR?
It fits e-commerce and 3PL warehouses wanting to boost picker productivity without fixed automation.
Ocado Chuck AMR FAQ
How much does the Ocado Chuck AMR cost?
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Chuck AMR; it is quoted on request.
What is the Ocado Chuck AMR?
A collaborative picking robot cart.
How much can it carry?
Up to 90 kg.
How many shelves?
Up to six.
How long does it run?
Up to 12 hours.
How does it navigate?
Lidar, cameras and machine learning.
How fast is onboarding?
About 15 minutes, according to Ocado.
Is there a wider version?
Yes, Chuck+.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
