The startup develops autonomous mobile robot technology that provides a modular robotic sortation system for distribution and fulfillment operations. This technology enhances operational efficiency by maximizing floor space and throughput while enabling rapid implementation in supply chain environments.
Funding
$7M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Distribution and fulfillment operations face challenges in maximizing floor space and throughput while rapidly implementing sortation systems in diverse supply chain environments. Traditional sortation systems often lack the flexibility to adapt to changing product mixes and industry workflows, leading to inefficiencies and increased labor costs.
Solution
Tompkins Robotics provides modular robotic sortation systems designed to optimize distribution and fulfillment operations. Their solutions leverage autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and advanced software to enable flexible, scalable, and efficient sortation processes. The systems are designed for rapid deployment and can be easily reconfigured to accommodate changing business needs, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional fixed-infrastructure sortation systems. By automating the sortation process, Tompkins Robotics helps businesses reduce labor costs, increase throughput, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes e-commerce businesses, retailers, 3PL providers, and post and parcel companies seeking to optimize their distribution and fulfillment operations through robotic automation.
Features
- **tSort:** A track-free sortation system using independent AMRs that navigate to static or dynamic sort destinations.
- **tSort3D:** A multi-level sortation system that increases sort density and capacity within the same footprint.
- **PickPal:** An AMR-based picking solution that improves picking efficiency and reduces labor costs.
- **xChange:** An autonomous tote exchange robot that automates the removal and replacement of order containers.
- **Transcend:** A warehouse execution system (WES) that orchestrates sortation and order management workflows.
- **Modular Design:** All system components are modular for simple expansion and reconfiguration.
- **Portable Systems:** Systems are fully portable, allowing for overnight relocation.
- **Integration Hub:** Facilitates easier and faster integrations to warehouse management systems (WMS).