Reel‑In Robotics provides CableBots, a cable‑driven material handling system that uses existing pallet or tote racks to store and retrieve items, enabling higher storage density and faster throughput at roughly half the cost of traditional automation. The solution requires no custom racking, fits aisles as narrow as a pallet, and can be deployed in under 60 days, with consulting, integration, and support services included.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Warehouse operators often face underutilized vertical space, narrow aisles, and high costs associated with traditional automated storage systems that require custom racking and extensive installation time.
Solution
Reelin Robotics offers CableBots, a cable‑driven material handling system that moves along existing pallet or tote racks to store and retrieve items. By leveraging the warehouse’s current racking, the system eliminates the need for expensive, custom structures and can operate in aisles as narrow as a single pallet width. The technology provides double the throughput of comparable solutions at roughly half the cost, with installations typically completed in under 60 days. Reelin also supplies consulting, equipment selection, integration, and ongoing support to simplify adoption and ensure reliable operation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are midsize to large distribution centers, third‑party logistics providers, and manufacturers that need to increase storage density and throughput while minimizing capital expenditure.
Features
- Cable‑driven carriers that travel vertically and horizontally using existing rack frames, removing the need for new infrastructure
- No height limitation and ability to operate in aisles as narrow as a pallet, maximizing usable storage volume
- Scalable architecture that can be retrofitted to existing warehouses or incorporated into new builds
- Simple mechanical design with few moving parts, resulting in low maintenance and service costs
- Rapid deployment timeline, often less than 60 days from site survey to operational handoff
- Integrated consulting, system integration, and post‑installation support services