KELO Robotics provides modular mobile logistics robots with gear‑less drives and caster‑wheel suspension that enable safe, omni‑directional transport of up to 500 kg in narrow aisles. The platform’s standardized mechatronic building blocks and interchangeable software allow rapid reconfiguration for autonomous or human‑assisted operation, and it is offered via purchase, contract or RaaS to manufacturers, warehouses and logistics operators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Industrial and commercial facilities often rely on bulky, fixed‑base material handling equipment that lacks flexibility, consumes excessive power, and poses safety risks when operating near human workers. Existing mobile robots typically have low payload‑to‑weight ratios and require extensive re‑engineering for each new use case, leading to high integration costs and long deployment cycles.
Solution
KELO Robotics delivers a platform‑based family of mobile logistics robots that combine inherent safety, high payload efficiency, and rapid configurability. Their gear‑less KELO drives with caster‑wheel suspension enable robots to be pushed aside or stopped without damage, supporting safe collaborative operation alongside humans. A 5:1 payload‑to‑weight ratio and omni‑directional locomotion reduce energy consumption while increasing throughput in narrow aisles. The modular construction kit—comprising standardized mechatronic building blocks and interchangeable software modules—allows customers to scale payload, adjust vehicle geometry, or add task‑specific tools within days rather than months. Robots can run fully autonomously for transport tasks or switch to an interactive mode via a haptic interface for human‑assisted operations. KELO offers off‑the‑shelf models, custom‑design projects, and a Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) subscription to match varying volume and capital‑expenditure requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers, warehouse and distribution centers, and logistics operators that require flexible, safe material transport, as well as OEMs seeking custom mobile manipulators or collaborative robots for specialized production lines.
Features
- Gear‑less KELO drives with caster‑wheel suspension delivering inherent safety and kinetic‑energy limiting on contact
- Modular platform architecture using standardized mechatronic building blocks for rapid hardware reconfiguration
- Omni‑directional wheel system providing instant movement in any direction and improving path efficiency
- High payload‑to‑weight ratio of 5:1, delivering up to 500 kg payload with reduced power draw compared to legacy robots
- Dual‑mode operation: autonomous navigation with obstacle detection and collaborative mode via haptic interface for human‑robot hand‑off
- Scalable software stack with cloud‑connected fleet management, remote diagnostics, and API integration for ERP/warehouse systems
- Optional payload extensions such as mobile manipulators, disinfection modules, and custom end‑effectors available through the same platform
- Flexible business models including outright purchase, volume‑based contracts, and subscription‑based Robot‑as‑a‑Service