System Skypod
The Skypod® system is a sleek, robotic automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) that delivers industry-leading performance while remaining fully flexible to our customers’ needs. It enables us to keep pace with ever-changing supply chain requirements and can be implemented in months, not years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Automated storage and retrieval systems such as Skypod offer numerous benefits, including increased operational efficiency, reduced labor costs, increased order accuracy, and improved space utilization. Additionally, AS/RS can significantly increase order processing speeds and provide a better work environment by reducing manual handling of goods.
To better understand how robotic automated storage and retrieval systems like Skypod can transform warehouse operations, read our FORBES article.
Yes, the Skypod system is designed for high responsiveness, making it uniquely capable of handling orders that arrive close to their cut-off time. Our system features agile robots that can move autonomously in three dimensions, ensuring that each SKU can be picked in just 2 minutes. This rapid response is free from the constraints of slow, complex machinery and inefficient processes such as digging and stacking.
The robots are driven by our Deepsky software. Deepsky prioritizes urgent orders, allowing for the rapid processing of orders that arrive late. This integration of advanced robotics and software ensures that even last-minute orders are fulfilled quickly and accurately, allowing us to offer customers faster shipping options.
The Skypod system is designed for rapid installation, taking months, not years, to become fully operational. This speed is a direct result of the modular nature of our system, which allows it to seamlessly adapt to your warehouse architecture, including integration around existing pillars and structures. Our experience installing over 100 systems has sharpened our efficiency, ensuring even faster installations for every new project. Whether you are upgrading an existing facility or creating a new location, our installation process is streamlined and efficient. To illustrate:
GEDOIS: The installation was completed in just 7 months from the signing of the contract. It included 39 robots, 4 stations and 29,440 storage spaces, with racks reaching up to 30 feet.
Ariat: Ariat took just 11 months to build. The project included 86 robots, 9 stations and 71,785 storage locations.
These examples underscore our commitment to delivering fast and efficient installation processes, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations and a faster transition to advanced warehouse automation.
Adopting an AS/RS like Skypod involves several important considerations. To understand how the system will fit into your current operations, it is essential to assess your warehouse’s operational needs, space constraints, and the items you manage. Additionally, evaluating factors such as scalability, cost, and the support and maintenance services offered by the AS/RS vendor is essential to making an informed decision.
