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Grid-top robot for bin retrieval in AutoStore cube storage

Product information

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Official websiteChecked Sep 30, 2026

Key specifications

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Official product pageSource accessed Sep 30, 2026

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Reality check

A demo shows what may be possible. These points help judge whether the product fits day-to-day use.

Works well when
  • Repetitive movement, picking or sortation with measurable demand
  • Sites with stable layouts and a clear WMS/WES owner
  • Pilots that include peak traffic and exception handling
What to check
  • SKU mix, peak orders, route length and charging capacity
  • Floor, aisle, fire-route and lift constraints
  • Inventory accuracy and who resolves blocked tasks
Not a magic solution
  • A replacement for fixing inaccurate inventory data
  • A profitable project at any order volume
  • A pilot that tests only a quiet demonstration route

About

R5 is a Red Line robot that travels on top of an AutoStore Grid to retrieve bins and deliver them to picking or replenishment workstations. It belongs to a cube-storage system, not a floor-running AMR. R5 serves 220 mm and 330 mm bin applications; R5+ handles 425 mm bins. System layout, ports and fleet sizing determine fulfillment capacity.

Decision guide

Sources checked 2026-09-16

What it solves

R5 is a grid robot in AutoStore's goods-to-person fulfillment system: it retrieves bins and delivers them to ports rather than operating as a standalone AMR.

Best for

  • High-SKU e-commerce or retail fulfillment where storage density and predictable throughput matter.
  • Sites willing to design around a grid, bins, ports and AutoStore software.
  • Operations that can justify an integrated system instead of buying individual robots.

Watch out

  • R5 is not a general-purpose mobile robot; the grid, bins, ports and control software are part of the system.
  • Throughput depends on system design, port capacity, bin profile, charging and peak-season demand.
  • Building constraints, fire/safety requirements, integration and service contracts must be assessed early.

What to verify before choosing

  • Use the published dimensions, weight and speed to check site and maintenance access.
  • Compare R5, R5+ and Pro variants against peak throughput and charging requirements.
  • Ask how faults are isolated and recovered without stopping the whole fulfillment operation.

Alternatives worth comparing

AMR goods-to-person systems · Shuttle AS/RS · Conveyor and sortation automation

SourcesAutoStore R5 official page

Scenes

Inventory & Stock Operations

Product details

Manufacturer / team
AutoStore

The cost iceberg

The purchase price is only one part of an automation project.

Racks, stations, charging and floor changes
WMS/WES integration and inventory cleanup
Peak staffing, exception handling and support
Traffic redesign and downtime during rollout