Vanderlande collaborates with HAI Robotics to provide case-handling mobile robot solutions

Vanderlande, a global provider of warehouse automation solutions, announced today it will offer Hai Robotics’ Automated Case-Handling Mobile Robot driven systems in its Tote AV portfolio in North America.

ACRs are ground-based automated robots that operate in a secured, fully automated environment for case and tote handling in warehouses, Vanderlande noted. Hai’s portfolio complements Vanderlande’s shuttle-based ADAPTO automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), which delivers storage density and throughput for high-performance fulfillment operations, the companies added.

Hai Robotics’ ACRs operate within systems constructed of almost any standards racking, container type and size, and requires lower environmental requirements for installation. Vanderlande’s Tote AV provides options for facilities looking to automate their facilities with automated storage & retrieval systems where shuttle-based systems may not be appropriate.

“At Vanderlande, we are committed to providing our customers with the material handling and fulfillment solutions they need to realize their goals, regardless of where they are in their automation journey,” said Greg Conner, president of warehouse solutions at Vanderlande. “We continually evaluate innovations that can be integrated into our portfolio and further empower and provide flexibility to our customers. In shared deployments, we have seen the powerful impact of Hai Robotics’ ACRs and know they are ideally suited for organizations that need to quickly deploy an automated picking and storage solution or modernize existing facilities.”

The addition of Hai Robotics’ ACR into the Tote AV portfolio reflects Vanderlande’s ongoing commitment to integrate best-of-breed technologies into its comprehensive solutions suite, company leaders explained.

“We're excited to collaborate with Vanderlande to revolutionize warehouse automation in North America." said Matt Kelly, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Development at Hai Robotics USA. "By merging our cutting-edge robotics with Vanderlande's proven automation expertise, we’re enabling businesses to optimize their operations, increase scalability, and drive greater efficiency like never before."