Sorting Transfer Robot L (SOTR-L)

The demand for automation in manufacturing, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment is rapidly increasing, driven by the need for greater flexibility and scalability in response to ever-changing business requirements. Retailers and manufacturers are challenged to meet growing customer expectations for fast, flexible deliveries. Technologies like AGVs and AMRs play a crucial role in achieving these goals.

Introducing the Daifuku SOTR-L, our automated pallet sorting and transport system. Whether optimizing manufacturing processes or enhancing distribution center operations, the SOTR-L ensures reliability, scalability, flexibility, and safety in your intralogistics operations. Removing the need for fixed conveyor and tracks, the SOTR-L offers far greater flexibility over conventional automation systems like conveyor and rail-guided vehicles.

Reach out to our team and discover how the SOTR-L and our other innovative solutions will drive productivity and profitability for your business.

Benefits

Scalability and Flexibility
- Easy to expand and increase vehicles in line with evolving operational requirements
- Easy to reconfigure to new layouts
- Can handle loads up to 1000 kg
Safety
- An array of sensors ensuring safety for your team
- Allows for a reduction in forklift traffic, minimizing accident risk
Easy Installation
- Quicker delivery and set up compared to traditional fixed automated systems

Redundancy
- Maintenance of one robot does not halt operations; other robots keep working
Efficiency
- Allows for labor to be redirected to even greater value-added tasks
- Space efficient compared to conventional fixed systems, maximizing your workspace

Integration

Unit Load AS/RS
Tried-and-tested technology, the Daifuku Unit Load is the perfect accompaniment to the SOTR-L. Able to retrieve and store pallets brought via the SOTR-L, the addition of a Unit Load can bring significant benefits to your warehousing operations.

Case Picking Robots
The SOTR-L can transport palletized loads to picking robots that can further automate palletizing, sorting, and shipping operations onsite.

Applications

Daifuku North America, Innovation Center, Illinois

Assembly Lines
Efficiently deliver pallet loads along production lines ensuring essential parts arrive at the right location precisely when needed.