Development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and software for intralogistics automation
Quicktron Robotics
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About Quicktron Robotics
Founded in 2014, Quicktron Robotics is a robotics company headquartered in Shanghai that develops and manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automation solutions for warehouses and factories. The portfolio includes several robot series (M, C, F, A), the QuickBin and QuickCube solutions for goods-to-person picking, and the AMR+ product line with attachments such as conveyor belts, double-roller conveyors and robot arms. Proprietary software platforms – a Logistics Execution System (LES) and a Robot Control System (RCS) – control robot fleets, material flows and production supply and can be integrated with MES, ERP, WMS and SCADA systems. The robots use QR-code, SLAM or hybrid navigation and transport pallets, bins, carts and semi-finished products with an accuracy of 99.99 percent according to the company. According to the company, more than 35,000 robot units are in operation worldwide, serving more than 1,000 customers in over 20 countries. The company employs more than 700 people and invests around 60 percent of its expenditure in research and development. Subsidiaries exist, among others, in Germany (Darmstadt), the USA, the UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Singapore.
- Processes
- Goods-to-Person Picking, Smart Moving (point-to-point material handling with AMR), Inbound/Outbound Logistics Automation, Production Flow / Line Feeding (line feeding, kitting), Software: Logistics Execution System (LES), Software: Robot Control System (RCS), Software platform (LES/RCS), System integration with MES/ERP/WMS/SCADA
- Materials
- Pallet, Bin, QR-Code Navigation, SLAM Navigation, Hybrid Navigation, AMR+ Attachments, Logistics Execution System, Robot Control System
- Certificates
- CE (TÜV Rheinland, All Directive), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 700+
- Industries
- Retail & E-Commerce, Apparel, Automotive, Industrials, 3PL, Healthcare
- 01
R&D (robotics, algorithms, software)
- 02
Design and manufacturing of the AMR series
- 03
Software development LES/RCS
- 04
System integration (MES/ERP/WMS/SCADA)
- 05
Project engineering and commissioning
- 06
24/7 technical support
Technologies & Systems
QR-Code Navigation
Floor-based marker navigation for precise travel paths in warehouses and factories.
SLAM Navigation
Map-based, marker-free navigation for flexible environments.
Hybrid Navigation
Combination of several navigation methods depending on the application.
AMR+ Attachments
Optional modules such as conveyor belts, double-roller conveyors and robot arms for customer-specific tasks.
Logistics Execution System
Software for controlling material allocation, workflows and transfer strategies with AI algorithms.
Robot Control System
Robot control for task dispatching, multi-robot path planning, traffic and load management.
Products & Robot Series
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods-to-Person PickingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smart Moving (point-to-point material handling with AMR)Assembly | 99.99% accuracy | – | – | – | Pallets, Bins, Carts, Semi-finished products |
| Inbound/Outbound Logistics AutomationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production Flow / Line Feeding (line feeding, kitting)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software: Logistics Execution System (LES)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software: Robot Control System (RCS)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) - M Series | Quicktron M Series | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
| Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) - C Series | Quicktron C Series | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
| Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) - F Series | Quicktron F Series | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
| Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) - A Series / QuickBin Ultra | Quicktron A Series / QuickBin Ultra | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
| QuickCube Solution | Quicktron QuickCube | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
| AMR+ robots with optional attachments (belts, double-roller conveyors, robot arms) | Quicktron AMR+ | – | – | – | Shanghai, China |
Additional services
Reference customers
Certification
Quicktron robots received CE certification under all directives in 2019 from TÜV Rheinland. The LES and RCS software platforms monitor tasks, safety and maintenance in operation.
| Evidence | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| CE (TÜV Rheinland, All Directive) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2014
Company founded in Shanghai, completion of angel round
- 2015
Series A financing; delivers smart warehouses for BEST and Vip.com
- 2016
Delivery of the second robot generation
- 2017
Series B financing (Cainiao, SBCVC); first overseas project in Southeast Asia
- 2018
Series C financing; first warehouse automation with over 1,000 AMRs for Cainiao in Asia
- 2019
Quicktron System 2.0, third robot generation, CE certification from TÜV Rheinland
- 2020
Series C+ financing (KION Group, Saudi Aramco); strategic partnership with KION, Linde and DEMATIC; launch of the QuickBin solution and the AMR+ product line
- 2021
Fourth robot generation; subsidiaries in Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Germany; QuickBin receives invention patent and scenario CE certification
- 2022
More than 1,000 customers in over 15 countries; subsidiaries in the USA, Spain, France and the UK