Pio

Pio operates within an ultra-dense grid-like storage structure consisting of bins stacked on top of each other. The system employs autonomous robots which move on top of the storage grid to retrieve bins as needed. Pio’s software determines the location of the of the requested item within the bin, and the robot retrieves the corresponding bin and delivers it to the designated workstation. One bin can hold approximately 120 t-shirts, 8 pairs of shoes or 100 phones.  

From the operator’s perspective, using Pio is easy. In the Pio app, tap “Pick” to access the order, then wait for the products to be delivered to the picking port. When the items arrive, pick and place them into the appropriate container or shipping box. If orders are to be shipped and the Pio system is connected to a third-party shipping application, adhesive shipping labels are automatically printed once picking is complete.  

To replenish inventory, tap “Store” in the Pio app, identify the product and the system will bring an available bin.

• 99.7% uptime
• 99.9% picking accuracy
• 80% labor reduction
• 90% less required warehouse space
• 5X faster than manual picking
• Operator training in less than 5 minutes
• RaaS (robots-as-a-service) model allows adding and removing robots to match demand

As you consider adding automation to your manual storage and picking operations, keep in mind: 

• Product size and weight
• Order volume and speed
• Labor availability
• Facility space
• Current and future inventory needs
• Business growth and peak season demands