Description

The FastBots Solution is a highly dynamic, scalable and flexible system solution for internal transport. It replaces rigid, interconnected conveyor technology with a fleet of high-performance robots centrally controlled by an intelligent fleet controller. This enables a completely new dimension in the material flow design: FastBots transport a wide variety of load carriers (containers, trays and cartons) freely in the space between the warehouse and workstations.

In contrast to conventional conveyor technology concepts, the FastBots Solution offers a high degree of modularity and redundancy. In the event of a vehicle failure, immediate recovery is unnecessary, as the fleet switches seamlessly and dynamically to alternative routes. Thanks to its modular architecture, companies can start small and gradually expand the system as requirements increase.

Typical areas of application include picking, sorting, buffering and transport within automated warehouse systems. The innovative solution seamlessly connects different types of warehouses such as shuttle, high-bay or small parts warehouses with all kinds of workstations, such as piece picking stations, case picking workstations or palletizing robots. In addition, the FastBots Solution significantly reduces energy consumption, maintenance and service requirements through energy-efficient battery technology, optimized route planning and the elimination of rigid conveyor technology.

Innovations

The FastBots Solution is a high-performance transport solution that stands out particularly due to its exceptional throughput performance in the five-digit range per hour on just a few hundred square meters. The short handover distance and compact vehicle architecture enable a fivefold increase in area efficiency and event density compared to existing approaches.

The vehicles are specifically designed for continuous high frequency transport between warehouse areas and workstations. The number and arrangement of vehicles, aisles, workstations and charging stations can be flexibly configured and scaled according to requirements. The fleet controller manages the FastBots in real time, calculates optimal routes and ensures stable system performance. This guarantees consistent material flow with minimal waiting times. The redundant fleet logic ensures high availability, as individual vehicles can be serviced or replaced without affecting the overall system. Modern battery technology combined with dynamic route planning significantly reduces energy consumption while minimizing charging, downtime, maintenance and service requirements. At the same time, the system ensures maximum safety and ergonomics: Gentle acceleration and precise pickup and delivery of load carriers ensure careful transport of sensitive goods.

Market relevance

The FastBots Solution addresses a central need in intralogistics: higher performance combined with increasing flexibility. Markets such as e-commerce, food retail, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and third-party logistics (3PL) are characterized by volatile demand, short delivery times, and a growing variety of items. These industries require highly dynamic systems that effectively manage peak demand and are scalable for the future.

The market offers great potential: Global e-commerce volume continues to grow. At the same time, the shortage of skilled workers in logistics is driving demand for automated solutions. Traditional systems quickly reach their limits as the number of items and order complexity increases. This is where the FastBots Solution comes in, with transport performance in the five-digit range per hour, exceptionally high space efficiency, and modular expandability. By enabling the transport of various load carriers such as trays, cartons, or containers and integrating seamlessly into different storage and picking systems, the solution opens a wide range of application scenarios – from highly automated distribution centers to compact warehouses with high turnover frequency. This positions the FastBots Solution as a technological enabler for dynamic supply chains in all markets where speed, scalability, and operational efficiency are critical to competitiveness.

Customer benefits

The FastBots Solution combines high performance, space efficiency and scalability, offering companies a clear competitive advantage in highly dynamic markets. Compared to conventional systems or other robotics solutions, existing warehouse space is utilized significantly more efficiently, as no rigid conveyor technology is required. In addition, the solution impresses with a high level of resilience: In the event of a disruption, the fleet dynamically takes over new routes – without transport interruptions. Thanks to intelligent control by the fleet controller, overall performance is always ensured.

The solution has a modular design and can be precisely adapted to specific requirements, from smaller warehouses to large distribution centers. As requirements increase, system performance can be gradually scaled by adding vehicles, workstations and charging infrastructure – without interrupting existing processes.

For users, this means a future-proof investment: High system availability through intelligent route optimization and dynamic fleet control, maximum flexibility in handling a wide variety of load carriers, and the ability to seamlessly connect various storage and picking systems. In addition, customers benefit from low operating costs thanks to energy-efficient driving strategies and modern battery technology, as well as improved ergonomics and safety at workstations.