Robotics for logistics

Logistics robots range from compact AMRs to autonomous pallet movers. The core decision is how the robot changes material flow across receiving, storage, picking, production supply and shipping.

Where robots can help

Typical environments include:

Warehouses
Distribution centres
Micro-fulfilment sites
Factory intralogistics

Potential benefits

Automates repetitive transport
Supports scalable fleet-based workflows
Reduces manual travel between fixed process points

Decision factors

Validate the deployment, not only the spec sheet.

Payload/load carrier compatibility
Traffic orchestration and fleet software
WMS/WES/MES integration
Charging, uptime and exception recovery

Find the right robot

Limits & trade-offs

What the product page may not tell you.

Robot utilisation depends heavily on process design
Legacy layouts and mixed manual traffic can constrain theoretical throughput

Robots available

15 potential matches in the sourced catalog.

Inclusion means the robot is mapped to this use case from available product information. It is not a guarantee that the product fits every site.

Autonomous mobile robots

OMRON

LD-90

Factory material movement

Runtime (conditions not specified): 720 min
Payload: Up to 90 kg

Price on request

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Collaborative arms

Universal Robots

UR17g-1300

Machine tending

Payload: 15 kg; 17.5 kg under specified conditions
Reach: 1300 mm

Price on request

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Collaborative arms

Universal Robots

UR20-1750

Palletizing

Payload: 20 kg; 25 kg with stated boundary conditions
Reach: 1750 mm

Price on request

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A starting comparison

Ask the right questions.

Compare 3 models

Robot	Price / status	Published detail	Check before choosing
OMRON LD-90	Contact manufacturer	Payload: 90 kg	LD-90x is a different configuration
Universal Robots UR17g-1300	Contact manufacturer	Payload: 15 kg; 17.5 kg under specified conditions	Configured cell pricing is not public
Universal Robots UR20-1750	Contact manufacturer	Payload: 20 kg; 25 kg with stated boundary conditions	Application safety is cell-specific and requires proper risk assessment

Prices refer to the source market and configuration on each robot page. An unpublished price does not establish whether a quotation service is offered.

Related tasks and industries

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