Skypod
Exotec · #2 in Warehouse
Robot-based automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS): rack-climbing robots bring totes to goods-to-person workstations for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment
The R5 is the fifth-generation Red Line robot that runs on top of AutoStore's cube-storage grid — the world's most widely installed robotic AS/RS, with 1,950+ systems in 65+ countries. Each 151 kg robot travels at 3.1 m/s on the grid, digging and delivering bins of up to 30 kg to goods-to-person ports. Variants cover taller 425 mm bins (R5+) and LTO fast-charge multishift operation (R5 Pro). AutoStore is publicly listed on the Oslo exchange.
- 1,950+ AutoStore systems installed in 65+ countries as of Q1 2026 [source]
- AutoStore signed a global strategic supply agreement with Amazon in August 2026 and posted record Q2 revenue of $192M [source]
- R5 Pro's LTO battery cuts required robots per grid by up to 15% and chargers by up to 86% [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max working load (robot lift) | 36 (max 30 inside bin) kg | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Speed | 3.1 m/s | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Lift speed | 1.6 m/s | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Acceleration | 0.8 m/s² | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H, with antenna) | 963 x 700 x 545 mm | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Weight (with batteries) | 151 kg | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Bin heights supported | 220 and 330 mm (R5+: 220/330/425 mm) | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Power consumption | 100 W average during operation | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
| Battery | 2x NexSys 12NXS90; R5 Pro variants: single Toshiba LTO (SIP24-23) fast-charge battery | verified | autostoresystem.com (2026-09-01) |
Every spec is cited to its source with a retrieval date. verified = manufacturer-published · reported = reputable press/analyst. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase decisions.
Change timeline
- milestone Global strategic supply agreement signed with Amazon; record Q2 revenue of $192M [source]
- milestone Q1 2026: over 1,950 systems installed in more than 65 countries [source]
- launch R5 Pro launched with LTO fast-charge battery for large-scale, multishift operations [source]
- launch R5+ introduced, extending bin handling to 425 mm bins [source]
Our take
AutoStore remains the density benchmark: no other AS/RS stores more inventory per cubic meter, and the R5 platform is proven across two decades and nearly 2,000 installations — vendor risk is about as low as warehouse robotics gets, underscored by Amazon signing a global supply agreement in 2026. Trade-offs are structural: a fixed grid, bin-size limits, and dig-depth latency for rarely touched SKUs. Ideal for space-constrained, high-SKU e-commerce; less suited to bulky goods or operations needing layout flexibility.
Best suited for
- Ultra-high-density each picking for e-commerce and retail replenishment
- Micro-fulfillment and urban warehouses where floor space is the binding constraint
- 24/7 multishift operations using R5 Pro fast-charging robots
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R5 (Red Line): common questions
How much does an AutoStore system cost?
AutoStore does not publish pricing; systems are quoted per project via its global integration partners, scaling with grid size, robot count, and port numbers.
How much can an AutoStore R5 robot carry?
The R5's lift handles a maximum working load of 36 kg, with up to 30 kg of goods inside the bin, at travel speeds of 3.1 m/s and lift speeds of 1.6 m/s.
What is the difference between R5, R5+, and R5 Pro?
R5 handles 220 and 330 mm bins; R5+ adds the tallest 425 mm bin; R5 Pro and R5+ Pro swap lead-acid style batteries for a Toshiba LTO fast-charge battery, cutting robots needed per grid by up to 15% and chargers by up to 86%.
How many AutoStore systems are installed?
As of Q1 2026, AutoStore reported more than 1,950 systems across 65+ countries, and in August 2026 it signed a global strategic supply agreement with Amazon.
AutoStore vs Exotec Skypod?
AutoStore's sealed cube grid delivers the highest storage density but is fixed infrastructure with bins dug from stacks; Exotec's Skypod robots climb open racks and travel the floor, giving faster direct retrieval and easier scaling at somewhat lower density.
Sources
- AutoStore — autostoresystem.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- AutoStore — autostoresystem.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Robotics 24/7 — robotics247.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- AutoStore — autostoresystem.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Investing.com — investing.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Kardex — kardex.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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