Righthand Robotics RightPick2 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Righthand Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | RightPick2 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Logistics |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, WMS/WES Integration, Robot Arm Control |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- RightHand multi-modal gripper (suction + finger)
- AI computer vision for diverse SKU picking
- Wide mixed SKU capability without per-SKU programming
- WMS/WES system integration
- Up to 600+ picks per hour
- Order fulfilment from bin/tote environments
- E-commerce and 3PL optimised
What is it?
RightPick2 is the second-generation robotic picking workstation from Righthand Robotics, combining the company's proprietary RightHand multi-modal gripper with AI vision and machine learning to handle diverse product types in order fulfilment applications.
Who is it for?
E-commerce and 3PL operations with high SKU counts requiring mixed-item picking. Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributors with diverse product ranges. Retail distribution centres automating order fulfilment for variable product mixes.
Key specs
- Gripper: RightHand multi-modal (suction + finger grasping)
- AI: Computer vision for item detection and grasp planning
- SKU range: Wide mixed SKU capability without per-SKU programming
- Application: Order fulfilment picking from bins/totes
- Integration: WMS/WES system compatible
- Throughput: Up to 600+ picks per hour (application dependent)
- Origin: US
The multi-modal gripper advantage
Most robotic picking systems use either suction (effective on flat surfaces, fails on irregular items) or mechanical grasping (effective on graspable items, fails on flat smooth surfaces). RightHand's multi-modal gripper combines both mechanisms, significantly expanding the product range achievable without gripper changeover.
How it compares
RightPick2 competes with Covariant Brain, Amazon Sparrow (internal), and Mujin TroPick in the AI picking segment. RightPick3 is the successor with improved throughput; RightPick2 remains relevant in existing deployments and for operations where RightPick2's throughput meets requirements.
Limitations
- Cannot handle very fragile, very small, or highly deformable items (liquids, fabric bundles)
- Throughput lower than manual picking for simple product types
- Requires structured tote/bin presentation for consistent performance
- Per-deployment training and calibration required
FAQ
What makes the RightHand gripper different from suction-only grippers?
The RightHand gripper combines suction cups and mechanical fingers in a single end-effector. Suction alone fails on porous, irregular, or non-flat surfaces; finger grasping alone fails on flat smooth items. The multi-modal design handles a much wider range of item types without gripper changeover.
How many picks per hour can RightPick2 achieve?
RightPick2 can achieve up to 600+ picks per hour depending on item type, tote configuration, and application specifics. Righthand Robotics provides throughput estimates for specific product profiles during system design.
Does RightPick2 need to be trained on each SKU?
RightPick2 uses AI that generalises across product types without per-SKU pre-programming. However, performance on specific challenging items can be improved through targeted training data collection.
What is the difference between RightPick2 and RightPick3?
RightPick3 (2023) is the successor to RightPick2, offering improved picking throughput, expanded SKU range, and updated AI models. RightPick2 remains in active deployment across existing customer installations.