Symbotic Distribution Solution Overview
The Symbotic Distribution Solution automates a distribution centre from inbound depalletizing through native-case storage with SymBots to smart mixed-pallet build up to 260.4 cm tall in 3.7 to 7 minutes, handling cases from 5.1 x 16.3 x 12.7 cm to 91.4 x 61 x 41.2 cm and 0.5 to 27.2 kg.
Key Specifications
Specification | Symbotic Distribution Solution |
Manufacturer | Symbotic |
Model | Symbotic Distribution Solution |
Category | Warehouse automation / End-to-end case distribution automation |
Case size | 5.1 x 16.3 x 12.7 cm to 91.4 x 61 x 41.2 cm |
Case weight | 0.5 to 27.2 kg |
Storage density | 30 to 60% higher (claimed) |
Pallet height | Up to 260.4 cm |
Pallet build time | 3.7 to 7 min |
Pick accuracy | 99.99%+ (claimed) |
Operation | 24/7 with tele-op support |
Price | Price on request |
Price available on request. Any price is indicative, not final and may change.
Applications
Retail Distribution
Grocery
Partial-Case Orders
Symbotic Distribution Solution Review Summary
Inbound robotic cells remove slip sheets, singulate and orient cases and check for damage, and a floor-loaded inbound cell unloads unpalletised trailers. Cases are stored in their native packaging by SymBots, sequenced in real time and built into mixed pallets up to 260.4 cm tall in 3.7 to 7 minutes, with stacking that considers weight, shape, centre of gravity and crushability, and wrapping during build. BreakPack adds partial-case orders. Symbotic claims 99.99% accuracy, 9x throughput and 60 to 80% labour cost reduction; these are company figures.
Pros
End-to-end automation
Smart pallet build
Native-case storage
Proven at scale
Cons
Large capital project
Claims lack baselines
Who It Is For
It fits large retailers and wholesalers automating case distribution end to end.
Full review: Symbotic Distribution Solution Review: Features and Uses of the Robotic Case Distribution System
