Pick-it-Easy Robot
The Pick-it-Easy Robot is a fully automated single-item picking robot developed by KNAPP AG for industrial warehouse and logistics operations. It uses AI-based object recognition and grip point determination to handle items up to 3.5 kg across diverse packaging types and unlimited SKU ranges, and has been deployed at multiple sites in North America and Europe since approximately 2013.
Overview and Use Cases
The Pick-it-Easy Robot is an industrial picking automation system designed for order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The system has been deployed in pharmaceutical distribution, apparel and fashion retail, and electrical wholesale sectors. Notable deployments include operations at McKesson (pharmaceutical), GXO and facilities in Tilburg (apparel and fashion), and Obeta in Germany (electrical wholesale).
Key Capabilities
The Pick-it-Easy Robot performs autonomous single-item picking using AI-enhanced object recognition and grip point determination. The system is capable of handling:
- Cubical, round, and cylindrical items
- Bottles and liquid containers
- Polybags and flexible packaging
- Transparent and reflective packaging materials
- Banded apparel
- Blister packs
- Unlimited SKU (stock keeping unit) ranges
The robot utilizes multiple gripper types to accommodate the variety of item geometries and material properties encountered in modern distribution environments.
Specifications
- Maximum item weight: 3.5 kg (7.72 lb)
- Object recognition: AI-based with universal AI platform by Covariant
- Grip point determination: Automated via AI analysis
- SKU compatibility: Unlimited product types
Manufacturer
The Pick-it-Easy Robot is manufactured by KNAPP AG, an Austria-based company with over 50 years of experience in logistics automation. The system's AI capabilities are powered by Covariant's universal AI platform.
Deployment Timeline
The Pick-it-Easy Robot has been operational since approximately 2013, with initial deployments in Europe followed by expansion to multiple sites across North America and Europe.
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