The Robotic Autobox Transformed Schaeffler’s Intralogistics in Trutnov
Schaeffler Motion Technologies CZ in Trutnov, a manufacturer of components for automotive emission sensors, replaced part of its high-bay warehouse with a robotic system from Hikrobot. This is one of the first implementations of this type of technology in active operation in the Czech Republic. Eight autonomous robots store boxes without operator intervention, reaching heights of up to eight meters, and the entire operation is managed by SAP connected to the supplier’s control system. The project also included the demanding preparation of the floor and negotiations with the fire department regarding fire safety solutions. As a result, the warehouse’s performance increased by 25%, saving hundreds of square meters of space, and the return on investment is expected within three years.
