Intralogistic sorting system SOTR-S

for the e-commerce industryopticalautomated

Overview
The Sorting Transfer Robot S (SOTR-S) is an automated piece-sorting system engineered to handle increasing order volumes and mixed-product complexity in distribution and fulfillment centers. The system automates induction, transport and deposit of individual items, delivering high throughput with a compact footprint and reduced labor requirements.

Benefits

• High throughput
  • Autonomous vehicles at speeds up to 180 m/min
  • Two-tier traffic structure to prevent congestion
  • Sorting capacity up to 10,000 lines per hour (application dependent)
• Space saving
  • Footprint less than half that of conventional piece sorting systems
  • Tilt-capable trays enable narrower aisle widths
• High productivity
  • High chute density reduces operator walking distance
  • Fewer operators required compared with traditional piece sorters
• Flexible and scalable
  • Modular design allows adding vehicles and chutes to increase throughput
  • Vehicles accept a range of load sizes and shapes
• Ergonomics
  • Vehicles deliver loads to induction stations, simplifying handling
  • Integrated overhead barcode readers enable quick item capture at induction
• Easy installation
  • Modular components enable faster delivery and commissioning versus conventional systems

System Configuration

• Vehicle — Autonomous carrier with double-sided sorting and tilt-capable tray
• Lifter — Vertical transfer unit for multi-level vehicle movement
• Induction Station — Operator places item on vehicle; overhead barcode reader captures label
• Plate Chute — Direct deposit into collection bins; suitable for non-fragile items such as apparel
• Belt-Conveyor Chute — Transfers items into pockets for operator handling to bins
• Charging Station — Fast recharge for vehicle batteries

Applications

• Retail distribution centers — high-mix, high-throughput piece sortation
• E-commerce fulfillment, cold chain and other intralogistics environments requiring compact, high-speed sorting

How it Works

• Operators place items at induction stations where overhead barcode readers identify the item and destination
• Autonomous vehicles pick up items and travel through the two-tier network to assigned chutes or collection points
• Vehicles tilt their trays for flexible double-sided sortation and deposit items into plate chutes, belt-conveyor chutes or collection bins
• Vehicles return to charging stations as required to maintain continuous operation

Technical specifications

• Vehicle speed: up to 180 m/min
• Sorting capacity: up to 10,000 lines per hour (depending on SKU mix and operational parameters)
• Structure: two-tier traffic network with lifter for level transfer
• Footprint: typically less than half that of conventional piece sorters
• Tray tilt: left/right tilt for double-sided sorting (enables narrower aisles)
• High chute density to minimize operator travel
• Scalability: vehicles and chutes can be added to expand capacity
• Induction: overhead barcode reader at induction stations
• Components: vehicle, lifter, induction station, plate chute, belt-conveyor chute, charging station