AutoStore R5 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | AutoStore |
|---|---|
| Model | R5 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Logistics |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Dimensions | 67cm L × 60cm W × 33cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet |
| Country of origin | NO |
Key features
- 3.1 m/s grid operating speed
- 400+ bin picks per robot per hour
- 16 bin levels storage depth
- Continuous grid rail charging
- Highest storage density of any system
- Purpose-built aluminium grid
- Used by Puma, Gucci, Asics
What is it?
The AutoStore R5 is a compact grid robot that drives on top of a proprietary aluminium bin-storage grid, retrieving inventory bins from up to 16 levels deep for goods-to-person order fulfilment at extremely high storage density.
Who is it for?
- High-value retail operations maximising storage density in premium real estate
- Pharmaceutical distributors requiring precise, accurate unit-level picking
- E-commerce fulfilment centres with very large SKU counts and limited floor space
- Operations with significant capital to invest in purpose-built, long-term fulfilment infrastructure
Key specs
- Grid speed: 3.1 m/s
- Throughput: 400+ bin picks/hour per robot
- Grid depth: up to 16 bin levels
- Charging: continuous via grid rails
- Integrators: Element Logic, Swisslog, Dematic
How it compares
Vs Hai Robotics HAIO: AutoStore achieves the highest storage density of any goods-to-person system — up to 4x more than conventional shelving — but requires full grid installation. HAIO retrofits into existing racking faster and cheaper.
Limitations
- Among the highest total system cost of any warehouse automation approach
- Requires full grid infrastructure — not retrofittable into existing shelving
- Bin-based system limits picking of very large or irregular items
- Single bin retrieval at a time limits throughput per robot vs multi-bin ACR systems
FAQ
How much does the AutoStore R5 cost?
AutoStore R5 is priced through system integrators as part of a full AutoStore grid installation. Total system cost varies by grid size but typically starts from €1M+ for smaller installations. Contact AutoStore or certified integrators for a quote.
What is the AutoStore R5 used for?
The AutoStore R5 is a grid robot that drives on top of an aluminium bin grid, retrieving individual storage bins from up to 16 levels deep and delivering them to picking ports — enabling extremely high-density goods-to-person storage.
What are the key specs of the AutoStore R5?
The R5 operates at up to 3.1 m/s on the grid, can process 400+ bin picks per hour, carries one bin at a time, and uses charging rails built into the grid so robots charge continuously during operation.
Who is AutoStore designed for?
AutoStore is designed for high-value retail, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce operations that need the highest possible storage density in limited floor space and are willing to invest in purpose-built grid infrastructure.
How does AutoStore compare to Hai Robotics HAIO?
AutoStore achieves higher bin density per square metre than Hai Robotics HAIO because bins are stored in a closed grid with no aisle space. HAIO offers faster deployment in existing warehouses; AutoStore requires a purpose-built grid installation.