Robotic solution for space-restricted warehouse
The AirRob automated storage system by Libiao Robotics has been installed in the Shanghai warehouse of a specialist lean supply chain management service company.
SHANGHAI SHINE-LINK International Logistics (SLC) has converted a small area of its Shanghai distribution warehouse to a high-density, highly efficient Libiao AirRob storage system.
The system comprises an arrangement of standard warehouse racking serviced by three AirRob robots which travel vertically and horizontally on the racking to store and retrieve goods. These are serviced by a fleet of nine ‘floorbots’, which transport the goods to one of seven workstations, where the items are then readied for dispatch.
AirRob operates in aisle widths as narrow as 0.85 metres, enhancing storage density by up to 30%. Each bot consumes just 150 watts per hour – lower than a microwave – reducing energy usage by one-third compared to similar systems. Its scalability allows for quick and easy expansion to meet growing demands. AirRob is said to triple throughput efficiency, offering ROI within 12–24 months.
