What robots are used for Order Picking?

Order Picking suits collaborative, 6-axis industrial, delta robots. Examples include Universal Robots UR5e, FANUC M-20iD/25.

What payload and reach does Order Picking need?

Payload is typically 1 to 15 kg with reach around 900 to 1600 mm.

What matters most for Order Picking?

Vision-guided SKU recognition. Adaptable gripper for mixed items. Tote and conveyor interface. Warehouse execution system integration.

Application

Order Picking

Order picking robots select items from warehouse storage to fulfill a customer or production order, a growing application in e-commerce fulfillment.

The robot picks a specific item identified by a warehouse execution system and places it into an order tote, often working alongside conveyors or mobile robots that bring inventory to the pick station.

SKU variety is the main challenge, since a fulfillment center can stock thousands of differently shaped and packaged items, which pushes toward vision-guided picking and adaptable grippers.

Integration with the warehouse management or execution system ties the robot's picks to inventory counts and order status, closing the loop between the physical pick and the digital order record.

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Common questions

What robots are used for Order Picking?: Order Picking suits collaborative, 6-axis industrial, delta robots. Examples include Universal Robots UR5e, FANUC M-20iD/25.
What payload and reach does Order Picking need?: Payload is typically 1 to 15 kg with reach around 900 to 1600 mm.
What matters most for Order Picking?: Vision-guided SKU recognition. Adaptable gripper for mixed items. Tote and conveyor interface. Warehouse execution system integration.