Hikrobot Q8-2000A

For heavy racks, pallets on stands and loaded production carts, Hikrobot offers the Q8-2000A, a latent lifting robot that drives underneath the load and raises it. The manufacturer specifies 2,000 kg of payload, a 100 mm lift stroke, 8 h of runtime and a 1.5 h charging time. Its body measures 1523 × 1150 × 327 mm and the robot itself weighs 550 kg.

It fits line-side supply of heavy assemblies in factories, movement of loaded racks in e-commerce and distribution centres, and sorting areas where loads are too heavy for a lighter unit. A buyer should verify floor strength and flatness, since a 550 kg robot carrying 2,000 kg creates high point loads; aisle width against the 1780 mm rotation diameter given by the manufacturer; and rack design, with legs spaced for a 1150 mm-wide chassis and clearance above the 327 mm body height. Navigation can use QR code, L-SLAM or V-SLAM, with a stated positioning accuracy of ±10 mm and ±1°.

Against its sibling Q7-1000E, the Q8 doubles the payload and offers a higher lift, at the cost of a larger footprint and a wider turning circle; it is the model for heavy, less frequent moves rather than dense shelf picking. Robot Distribution works with a partner integrator to design racks, stations and fleet traffic before deployment.