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ABB Robotics - warehouse

ABB Robotics plays a pivotal role in warehouse operations and management by deploying automation solutions that streamline material flow, picking, storage, and inventory handling. These systems integrate with warehouse management software (WMS) to optimize throughput, reduce errors, and enable scalable logistics.

ABB robots handle core tasks like depalletizing inbound goods, singulating mixed items via AI vision (e.g., Fashion/Parcel Inductors at 1,300-1,500 picks/hour), and palletizing for outbound. Mobile robots (AMRs) transport pallets autonomously using laser navigation, while FlexBuffer systems buffer, sequence, and store totes/boxes dynamically.

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COUNTRY

Switzerland

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Articulated robots: Industrial robots with multiple rotary joints (typically 4-6 axes) that mimic a human arm's flexibility, enabling complex, multi-directional movements with high precision and reach. They excel in versatile automation tasks like material handling, welding (arc/spot), assembly, machine tending, picking/packing, palletizing, cutting, dispensing, inspection, and polishing common in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and electronics

    Small Robots: Compact 6-axis robots with payloads up to 12kg and reach under 1.4m, ideal for precision tasks in tight spaces like electronics assembly, pick-and-place, machine tending, inspection, and miniaturized manufacturing (Variants: IRB 1010, IRB 1090, IRB 1100, IRB 1200 (Hygienic, Next Generation), IRB 1300)

    Medium Robots: Balanced 6-axis robots with payloads 12-60kg and reach 1.4-2.5m, suited for general material handling, welding, assembly, palletizing, and machine tending in mid-scale production (Variants: IRB 1600, IRB 2600, IRB 4600, IRB 1520ID)

    Large Robots: Heavy-duty 6-axis robots with payloads 60-600kg+ and reach over 2.5m, designed for demanding tasks like heavy palletizing, large part handling, spot welding, and foundry operations (Variants: IRB 6700, IRB 7600, IRB 7700)

  • Collaborative robots (cobots): Designed to work safely alongside humans without physical barriers, using advanced sensors, power/force limiting, and safe speed modes for shared workspaces. They prioritize safety (e.g., SafeMove2, torque sensing, collision detection) while delivering industrial-grade speed, precision, and ease of programming and the (Variants: GoFa™ (CRB 15000 Series), Single-arm YuMi® (IRB 14050), Dual-arm YuMi® (IRB 14000))

  • Delta robots: High-speed, parallel kinematic robots with a fixed base and three (or more) short arms connected via parallelograms, enabling ultra-fast, precise picking and packing of lightweight items in a dome-shaped workspace. They offer unmatched cycle times (up to 200+ picks/min), high repeatability (±0.1mm), and compact footprints, ideal for food packaging, sorting, assembly, and logistics tasks like random bin picking (Variants: IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 365 FlexPicker, IRB 390 FlexPacker)

  • ABB SCARA robots: 4-axis industrial robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) with horizontal arm flexibility and vertical rigidity, optimized for rapid, precise pick-and-place, assembly, and handling in compact workspaces (IRB 910INV, IRB 920T, IRB 920, IRB 930)

  • ABB Palletizing Robots: Specialized 4-axis industrial robots optimized for fast, reliable end-of-line palletizing and depalletizing in logistics and manufacturing (Variants: IRB 460, IRB 660, IRB 760, IRB 7700)

  • ABB Mobile Robots: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed for flexible intralogistics, transporting loads autonomously via advanced navigation (SLAM, laser) without fixed paths or infrastructure. They automate material flow in warehouses, factories, and logistics, handling pallets, trolleys, and containers safely alongside humans

    (Variants: Flexley Tug, Flexley Mover, Flexley Stack)

  • FlexFeeder sorts small components (3-30mm) from bulk supply onto a vision-friendly surface without reconfiguration ideal for duty-free packaging or baggage tag handling

  • Conveyor Tracking Module synchronizes robots with moving conveyors for precise dynamic picking/placing, perfect for airport baggage sorting lines

  • Vision Systems give robots "sight" for accurate location/inspection of luggage tags, parcels, or inventory via 2D/3D cameras

  • Integrated Force Control enables real-time adaptation to surface variations for gentle, precise handling of fragile airport goods

  • Workpiece Positioners rotate/tilt baggage or cargo for optimal scanning/access during processing

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COUNTRY

Switzerland

FUNDING STAGE

Public

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Articulated robots: Industrial robots with multiple rotary joints (typically 4-6 axes) that mimic a human arm's flexibility, enabling complex, multi-directional movements with high precision and reach. They excel in versatile automation tasks like material handling, welding (arc/spot), assembly, machine tending, picking/packing, palletizing, cutting, dispensing, inspection, and polishing common in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and electronics

    Small Robots: Compact 6-axis robots with payloads up to 12kg and reach under 1.4m, ideal for precision tasks in tight spaces like electronics assembly, pick-and-place, machine tending, inspection, and miniaturized manufacturing (Variants: IRB 1010, IRB 1090, IRB 1100, IRB 1200 (Hygienic, Next Generation), IRB 1300)

    Medium Robots: Balanced 6-axis robots with payloads 12-60kg and reach 1.4-2.5m, suited for general material handling, welding, assembly, palletizing, and machine tending in mid-scale production (Variants: IRB 1600, IRB 2600, IRB 4600, IRB 1520ID)

    Large Robots: Heavy-duty 6-axis robots with payloads 60-600kg+ and reach over 2.5m, designed for demanding tasks like heavy palletizing, large part handling, spot welding, and foundry operations (Variants: IRB 6700, IRB 7600, IRB 7700)

  • Collaborative robots (cobots): Designed to work safely alongside humans without physical barriers, using advanced sensors, power/force limiting, and safe speed modes for shared workspaces. They prioritize safety (e.g., SafeMove2, torque sensing, collision detection) while delivering industrial-grade speed, precision, and ease of programming and the (Variants: GoFa™ (CRB 15000 Series), Single-arm YuMi® (IRB 14050), Dual-arm YuMi® (IRB 14000))

  • Delta robots: High-speed, parallel kinematic robots with a fixed base and three (or more) short arms connected via parallelograms, enabling ultra-fast, precise picking and packing of lightweight items in a dome-shaped workspace. They offer unmatched cycle times (up to 200+ picks/min), high repeatability (±0.1mm), and compact footprints, ideal for food packaging, sorting, assembly, and logistics tasks like random bin picking (Variants: IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 365 FlexPicker, IRB 390 FlexPacker)

  • ABB SCARA robots: 4-axis industrial robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) with horizontal arm flexibility and vertical rigidity, optimized for rapid, precise pick-and-place, assembly, and handling in compact workspaces (IRB 910INV, IRB 920T, IRB 920, IRB 930)

  • ABB Palletizing Robots: Specialized 4-axis industrial robots optimized for fast, reliable end-of-line palletizing and depalletizing in logistics and manufacturing (Variants: IRB 460, IRB 660, IRB 760, IRB 7700)

  • ABB Mobile Robots: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed for flexible intralogistics, transporting loads autonomously via advanced navigation (SLAM, laser) without fixed paths or infrastructure. They automate material flow in warehouses, factories, and logistics, handling pallets, trolleys, and containers safely alongside humans

    (Variants: Flexley Tug, Flexley Mover, Flexley Stack)

  • FlexFeeder sorts small components (3-30mm) from bulk supply onto a vision-friendly surface without reconfiguration ideal for duty-free packaging or baggage tag handling

  • Conveyor Tracking Module synchronizes robots with moving conveyors for precise dynamic picking/placing, perfect for airport baggage sorting lines

  • Vision Systems give robots "sight" for accurate location/inspection of luggage tags, parcels, or inventory via 2D/3D cameras

  • Integrated Force Control enables real-time adaptation to surface variations for gentle, precise handling of fragile airport goods

  • Workpiece Positioners rotate/tilt baggage or cargo for optimal scanning/access during processing

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No airport case studies. Use Cases (non airport)

  • Articulated Robots: Used in car factories for welding car parts together and moving heavy materials between stations, making production 30% faster and more accurate

  • Collaborative Robots: Work safely next to humans in small factories for packing and light assembly, easy to teach with hand-guiding (no coding needed).
    Non airport use case: Collaborative robot integrated into Omega 693 system automates palletizing operations, transitioning from heavy manual lifting to high productivity with safe human-robot collaboration

    No use cases (problem)

  • Delta Robots: Grab chocolates or cookies at 200 picks per minute in food factories, perfect for high-speed packaging of small lightweight items

  • SCARA Robots: Quickly pick and place small electronics parts (up to 22kg) in clean rooms, ideal for phone/computer assembly lines

  • Palletizing Robots: Automatically stack boxes onto pallets at end of production lines, handling heavy loads continuously for 24/7 logistics

  • Mobile Robots: Self-driving carts move pallets around warehouses without tracks, safely navigating alongside workers using laser maps

  • FlexFeeder: Sorts mixed tiny parts (3-30mm) from bulk bins onto conveyor belts for robots to grab, no need to change setup for different items

  • Conveyor Tracking Module: Lets robots grab items moving fast on baggage belts, keeping perfect timing for sorting packages

  • Vision Systems: Robot "eyes" that scan and identify items like luggage tags or products using cameras for accurate picking

  • Integrated Force Control: Robot gently adjusts grip strength on fragile items like glass bottles, preventing breakage during handling

  • Workpiece Positioners: Turn parts like car doors to perfect angle for welding or inspection, saving time and improving accuracy

/USE CASES

No airport case studies. Use Cases (non airport)

  • Articulated Robots: Used in car factories for welding car parts together and moving heavy materials between stations, making production 30% faster and more accurate

  • Collaborative Robots: Work safely next to humans in small factories for packing and light assembly, easy to teach with hand-guiding (no coding needed).
    Non airport use case: Collaborative robot integrated into Omega 693 system automates palletizing operations, transitioning from heavy manual lifting to high productivity with safe human-robot collaboration

    No use cases (problem)

  • Delta Robots: Grab chocolates or cookies at 200 picks per minute in food factories, perfect for high-speed packaging of small lightweight items

  • SCARA Robots: Quickly pick and place small electronics parts (up to 22kg) in clean rooms, ideal for phone/computer assembly lines

  • Palletizing Robots: Automatically stack boxes onto pallets at end of production lines, handling heavy loads continuously for 24/7 logistics

  • Mobile Robots: Self-driving carts move pallets around warehouses without tracks, safely navigating alongside workers using laser maps

  • FlexFeeder: Sorts mixed tiny parts (3-30mm) from bulk bins onto conveyor belts for robots to grab, no need to change setup for different items

  • Conveyor Tracking Module: Lets robots grab items moving fast on baggage belts, keeping perfect timing for sorting packages

  • Vision Systems: Robot "eyes" that scan and identify items like luggage tags or products using cameras for accurate picking

  • Integrated Force Control: Robot gently adjusts grip strength on fragile items like glass bottles, preventing breakage during handling

  • Workpiece Positioners: Turn parts like car doors to perfect angle for welding or inspection, saving time and improving accuracy