R5 (Red Line)
AutoStore · #1 in Warehouse
Bin retrieval and storage on top of AutoStore cube-storage grids, feeding goods-to-person ports for ultra-high-density fulfillment
HaiPick Climb is the flagship system of Hai Robotics, the world's largest autonomous case-handling robot (ACR) vendor with 30%+ market share. Its HaiClimber robots travel the floor at 4 m/s, then climb rack uprights at 1 m/s to store and retrieve totes up to 12 m high — no lifts, conveyors, or fixed grid. A system delivers 4,000 totes per hour and, after the March 2026 upgrade, up to 45,000 tote locations within 1,000 m², feeding goods-to-person workstations in as little as 2 minutes.
- World's largest ACR solutions provider with over 30% global market share and 1,800+ projects in 40+ countries [source]
- March 2026 upgrade raised storage density to up to 45,000 totes within 1,000 m² on the same platform [source]
- Won Excellence in Automation at IMHX 2025 and Technology Excellence Award at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025 [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage height | up to 12 m | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Travel speed | 4 m/s | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Climb speed | 1 m/s | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| System throughput | 4,000 totes/hour within 1,000 m² | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Storage density | 30,000 tote locations per 1,000 m² | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Storage density (2026 upgrade) | up to 45,000 totes per 1,000 m² | verified | hairobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Tote-to-workstation time | as little as 2 min | verified | hairobotics.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
- announcement HaiPick Climb upgrade announced: up to 45,000 totes per 1,000 m² on the proven platform [source]
- milestone Hai Robotics files for Hong Kong IPO as the world's largest ACR provider [source]
- launch HaiPick Climb makes its global live debut at LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart [source]
Our take
Climb is the most infrastructure-light path to AutoStore-class density: standard racking plus climbing robots means faster installs and easier retrofits than grid or shuttle systems, and Hai's 1,800+ project track record backs the platform. Open questions for buyers: Climb itself only debuted in 2025, the company is not yet profitable ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, and Western support runs through integrator partners like TGW. Strong fit for 3PLs and mid-size DCs that want dense goods-to-person without pouring a new concrete-anchored grid.
Best suited for
- Goods-to-person tote fulfillment at very high storage density in existing buildings
- Retrofit automation on standard racking without lifts or conveyors
- Cold-chain and multi-level tote buffering feeding pick or pack stations
HaiPick Climb: common questions
How much does HaiPick Climb cost?
Hai Robotics does not publish pricing; systems are quoted per project through Hai Robotics and integration partners such as TGW Logistics, based on rack height, tote count, and workstation throughput.
How high can HaiPick Climb store totes?
HaiClimber robots store and retrieve totes up to 12 meters (39+ feet) high, climbing the rack structure itself at 1 m/s rather than using lifts or conveyors.
What throughput does a HaiPick Climb system deliver?
Hai Robotics specifies 4,000 totes per hour within a 1,000 m² footprint, with totes delivered to workstations in as little as 2 minutes after an order lands.
Is Hai Robotics financially stable?
Hai Robotics has raised about $215M, leads the global ACR market with 30%+ share and 1,800+ projects, and filed for a Hong Kong IPO in February 2026, though it was not yet profitable per its prospectus.
HaiPick Climb vs AutoStore?
Both maximize tote density, but AutoStore needs a proprietary sealed grid while Climb uses standard-style racking that robots climb directly — cheaper and faster to install or retrofit. AutoStore counters with a two-decade track record and nearly 2,000 installed systems.
Sources
- Hai Robotics — hairobotics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Business Wire (Hai Robotics) — businesswire.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Hai Robotics — hairobotics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Benzinga — benzinga.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Tracxn — tracxn.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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