StockBot
StockBot is an autonomous RFID inventory robot developed by PAL Robotics, designed for retail stores, distribution centers, and large picking facilities. It stands 183 cm tall and uses high-performance RFID hardware, 2D LiDAR, and 3D cameras to achieve nearly 99% RFID reading accuracy during continuous daily operation. StockBot autonomously navigates using SLAM, avoids people, and returns to its dock for recharging after up to 12 hours of runtime. It is deployable in a single day with a web-based GUI for zone configuration.
Primary use case: Autonomous RFID inventory management and operational optimization in stores and warehouses.
Specifications
Physical
Locomotion
wheeled
Manipulation
Hand Type
none
Power & Autonomy
Autonomy Level
fully_autonomous
Commercial
Availability
unknown
Primary Use Case
Autonomous RFID inventory management and operational optimization in stores and warehouses.
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