Robotic Picking
Robotic Picking for End‑to‑End Material Flow
Robotic picking changes how materials are handled across production and fulfillment operations. Instead of relying on manual retrieval, robots perform picking tasks with consistent accuracy while autonomous mobile robots keep materials moving safely between stations. Universal Robots and MiR work together to connect precision picking at the workstation with autonomous transport across the facility—creating a continuous picking and fulfillment workflow.
Robotic picking uses collaborative robots to identify, retrieve, and place parts with repeatable precision, including:
- Bin picking and part retrieval
- Sorting and grouping items
- Kitting and order assembly
The result is consistent picking performance, regardless of product mix, shift changes, or operator variability.
Core Robotic Picking Workflows
Goods-to-Person
High-throughput picking with minimal operator movement. Ideal for high-volume, repetitive tasks.
Person-to-Goods
Ideal for dynamic environments. P2G enables flexible picking for variable operations.
Batch Picking
Improved picking of high order volumes and smaller items, this workflow delivers improved efficiency without full system redesign
Robotic Picking Customer Success
At DCL Logistics, UR cobots were deployed in a fulfillment environment to automate picking and packing workflows. The system integrated directly into existing processes and enabled significant improvements in efficiency, labor utilization, and order accuracy—demonstrating how automation at the consolidation and packing stage is critical to scaling high-volume picking operations.
Dave Tu, President. DCL LogisticsWhat we’ve seen is up to a 500% increase in productivity by using the robot. The ROI on the robots so far has been three months.
Combining UR and MiR for a Complete Robotic Picking Solution
Universal Robots: precision picking, sorting, and kitting MiR: material flow, transport, and coordination
Together, they:
- Remove manual transport steps
- Improve pick accuracy and consistency
- Maintain continuous flow across workflows
Choosing the Right Robotic Picking Automation
UR20
UR12e
UR7e
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