Ocado Hummingbird Robot Review: Specs and Uses of the 55 kg 4 m/s Grid Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The Ocado Hummingbird is the robot that runs on top of the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System grid. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Hummingbird robots travel across the top of a grid of bins stacked up to 21 high, lifting the bins they need. Each robot weighs only 55 kg thanks to a carbon fibre frame and about 50% 3D-printed parts, and fits in a single grid cell so robots can pass one another. It reaches 4 m/s, carries 35 kg, draws an average 110 W, and uses 39% less energy than the previous model. Batteries are swapped automatically in under 60 seconds about every two hours, and wireless messages every 100 ms coordinate thousands of robots. Up to 1,200 bins per hour reach each workstation.
Ocado Hummingbird Robot at a Glance
Weight: 55 kg
Speed: 4 m/s
Payload: 35 kg
Battery swap: Under 60 s
Throughput: 1,200 bins/h per station
Price: on request
Ocado Hummingbird Robot Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Ocado Hummingbird Robot |
Manufacturer | Ocado Group |
Weight | 55 kg |
Dimensions | 746 x 546 x 991 mm |
Top speed | Up to 4 m/s |
Max payload | 35 kg |
Max bin size | 652 x 451 x 400 mm |
Battery | 1.1 kWh Li-ion, 58.8 V max |
Battery swap | Under 60 s, about every 2 h |
Average power | 110 W |
Throughput | Up to 1,200 bins/h per workstation |
Operating temperature | 2 to 35 °C |
Certifications | CE, NRTL |
Ocado states 39% lower energy use than its previous robot model.
Design and Build Quality
An unclad carbon fibre frame with about 50% industrial 3D-printed parts; single-cell footprint reduces traffic on the grid.
Software and Integration
Warehouse Execution Software
Orchestrates robots, bins and workstations.
Wireless Control
Messages every 100 ms to thousands of robots.
Ocado Hummingbird Robot Applications and Use Cases
Grocery Fulfillment
Ambient and chilled orders.
General Retail
Goods-to-person picking.
Seismic Regions
Operation in seismic areas, as stated.
Ocado Hummingbird Robot Price and Value
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Hummingbird Robot; 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 light and efficient
Fast 4 m/s
Automatic battery swap
Single-cell footprint
Cons
Requires Ocado grid
35 kg limit
No published price
Who Should Buy the Ocado Hummingbird Robot?
It fits retailers deploying Ocado's grid AS/RS for high-density, high-throughput fulfillment.
Ocado Hummingbird Robot FAQ
How much does the Ocado Hummingbird Robot cost?
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Hummingbird Robot; it is quoted on request.
What is the Ocado Hummingbird?
The robot used on the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System grid.
How much does it weigh?
55 kg.
How fast is it?
Up to 4 m/s.
How much can it carry?
35 kg.
How are batteries charged?
They are swapped automatically in under 60 seconds.
How many bins per hour?
Up to 1,200 per workstation.
What temperatures can it run in?
2 to 35 °C.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
