New robot for Quickbin+ solution

QUICKBIN+ COMBINES patented bin-picker and bin-mover robots in a warehousing system that enhances storage density, optimises efficiency and delivers substantial cost savings to maximise ROI. The M5F robot is a key component of the Quickbin+ solution, which offers flexible entry into intelligent warehousing with lower investment and maintenance costs, and faster payback period said to be two years.

The M5F is the next generation of bin-mover robots. It has an 11-hour battery life to minimise downtime and eliminate mid-shift charging, an acceleration of 2 m/s², and achieves speeds of up to 4.5 m/s.

With agile horizontal transportation and curved-turn functionality, the M5F operates effectively in tight spaces to reduce operating times and cut the number of bin-mover robots required by up to 40%. Smooth performance is achieved with ±10mm accuracy using QR codes for position tracking, while inertial sensors gather real-time data to adjust orientation, detect obstacles, and ensure smooth navigation.

The M5F is adaptable and scalable, offering easy and seamless integration with other mobile robots, including the C56 bin-picker robot. It can be reconfigured to suit an array of different workflows and applications, while its single-column, fork-arm design improves manoeuvrability and adaptability to a wide variety of different warehouse situations.

Combined with the C56 bin-picker robot, which can operate at heights up to 12m to enhance storage density, the M5F’s dual-layer buffer zones utilise both vertical and horizontal space. The dual-depth storage allows picking from two locations along the aisles, effectively doubling capacity and providing the flexibility needed to adapt to varying SKUs and seasonal demand.

Quicktron has expanded rapidly since it was founded in 2014 and has more than 30,000 operational robotic units deployed worldwide. It has a long-term strategic partnership with Dematic.

Quicktron RoboticsCEO and founder Yang Wei, says: “The new M5F robot is part of our commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of companies, making the industry more sustainable, and freeing workers from mundane tasks, allowing them to focus on more engaging and valuable work.

“Our strong emphasis on R&D has delivered a faster, more agile, more efficient robot that reduces warehouse and intralogistics costs even further and enhances our flagship QuickBin+ solution. Integrating the new M5F with QuickBin+ provides a 50-60% saving in labour costs and a scalable, flexible future-proof solution that can adapt to companies’ changing needs.”

For more information, visit www.quicktron.com