Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a multi-carton picking robot?
A multi-carton picking robot (MCPR) is a warehouse robot that retrieves several cartons, crates or totes from multi-level storage in one trip and delivers them to a pick station, so associates pick orders without walking aisles. Addverb's Veloce fleet travels on a grid-based path and carries up to 530 lb per trip. The same robots put away inbound stock and customer returns to their assigned locations. -
How does an automated order picking system with robots work?
An automated order picking system with robots works on the goods-to-person principle: robots such as Addverb's Veloce bring the cartons or totes an order needs to a fixed workstation, where an associate picks the items. The robot then returns each container to storage, and warehouse software sequences tasks so containers arrive in order. This removes the walking and searching from manual picking and keeps pick stations supplied through peak season. -
Is a multi-carton picking robot the same as a case handling robot?
Yes, a multi-carton picking robot and an autonomous case handling robot (ACR) are mobile robots that stores and retrieves individual cartons, cases and totes rather than whole shelves or pallets. Veloce is Addverb's robot in this category. Handling single containers lets one system serve case-level and each-level picking from the same storage, without moving a whole rack to reach one SKU. -
Does a multi-carton picking robot increase storage density?
Yes, Addverb's Veloce increases storage density by storing cartons and totes on multiple levels within your existing building, using vertical space instead of spreading inventory across floor-level shelving and wide picker aisles. Because robots, not people, reach the upper levels, storage can go taller and aisles narrower. The actual capacity gain depends on carton sizes, SKU count and clear height, so Addverb models it during layout design. -
When is a multi-carton picking robot not the right choice?
A multi-carton picking robot is a poor fit for full-pallet flows, items too large or heavy for a carton or tote, or frozen storage below 41°F. It also adds less value when a few fast-moving SKUs ship in full-pallet quantities, where pallet storage such as a 4-way pallet shuttle handles the volume better. Veloce suits high-SKU, case and each picking operations.