Instock provides a Robotics-as-a-Service platform that uses autonomous mobile robots in a goods‑to‑person layout to store inventory in high‑density containers and deliver items to pick stations on demand. Customers can model their warehouse with a digital‑twin tool, pay quarterly based on storage bins and throughput, and receive installation, maintenance, and training as part of a modular, scalable fulfillment solution.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
eCommerce fulfillment centers often struggle with limited storage density, high labor costs, and inflexible automation that cannot scale with fluctuating order volumes. Traditional fixed conveyor or picker systems require large capital investments and lengthy installation times, creating barriers for midsize operators seeking efficient order processing.
Solution
Instock offers a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform that deploys autonomous mobile robots in a goods‑to‑person configuration, allowing inventory to be stored in high‑density, long‑life containers and retrieved on demand. Customers can model their warehouse in a simulation environment to create a digital twin, evaluate economic benefits, and select the exact number of storage bins and throughput capacity needed. Billing is quarterly and based on the chosen storage and bin‑presentation rates, eliminating upfront capital expense. Installation and ongoing maintenance are provided at no additional charge, and customer staff receive basic operation training while the system remains fully managed by Instock. This model delivers modular, scalable fulfillment automation that adapts to changing order volumes without vendor lock‑in.
Target Audience
Primary customers are eCommerce retailers and third‑party logistics providers that operate fulfillment centers and need scalable, cost‑effective automation for order picking and inventory storage.
Features
- Autonomous mobile robots that transport inventory from dense storage bins directly to pick stations
- Goods‑to‑person workflow that maximizes storage density and reduces picker travel time
- Digital twin simulation tool for planning, sizing, and forecasting economic impact before deployment
- Quarterly usage‑based pricing tied to storage bin count and bin‑presentations per hour (throughput)
- Included installation, maintenance, and self‑service training for customer personnel
- Modular system architecture that can be expanded or reconfigured as demand changes
- Patented technology ensuring reliability and flexibility for real‑world eCommerce operations