DS Automotion CAREY Overview
DS Automotion CAREY is a stainless steel underride AGV for hospital container transport, carrying 500 kg at up to 1.6 m/s in spin 360 (160 mm lift) and trike (80 mm lift) versions with SLAM or magnetic navigation and automatic charging.
Key Specifications
Specification | DS Automotion CAREY |
Manufacturer | DS Automotion |
Model | CAREY spin 360, CAREY trike |
Category | Mobile robot / Hospital container AGV |
Payload | CAREY spin 360: 500 kg; CAREY trike: 500 kg |
Speed | CAREY spin 360: 1.6 m/s; CAREY trike: 1.6 m/s |
Dimensions | CAREY spin 360: 1,700 x 630 x 300 mm; CAREY trike: 1,968 x 638 x 333 mm |
Lift | CAREY spin 360: 160 mm; CAREY trike: 80 mm |
Drive | CAREY spin 360: Differential; CAREY trike: 3-wheel |
Navigation | CAREY spin 360: SLAM, magnetic spots; CAREY trike: SLAM or magnet |
Battery | CAREY spin 360: Lithium; CAREY trike: LiFePO4 or lead-gel |
Price | Price on request |
Price available on request. Any price is indicative, not final and may change.
Applications
Meal Transport
Laundry and Waste
Sterile Supplies
DS Automotion CAREY Review Summary
CAREY is a low underride AGV clad in stainless steel for hygiene. The spin 360 version (1,700 x 630 x 300 mm) turns on the spot with differential drive, lifts 160 mm and uses SLAM with magnetic spots; the trike (1,968 x 638 x 333 mm) lifts 80 mm and charges via floor contacts on LiFePO4 or lead-gel batteries. Both carry 500 kg at up to 1.6 m/s, use safety laser scanners and run 24/7 for scheduled container deliveries.
Pros
Hygienic stainless steel
Low profile
24/7 operation
Two drive options
Cons
Hospital-specific
500 kg limit
Who It Is For
It fits hospitals automating container logistics.
Full review: DS Automotion CAREY Review: Specs and Uses of the Stainless Steel Hospital Transport AGV
