VarioPick

VarioPick combines robotics, advanced vision, and intelligent process logic into a single, high value automation module for automated picking.

VarioPick in action

Improve sorting efficiency and flexibility with AI-driven robotics

VarioPick combines deep learning with advanced gripper technology to automate labor-intensive processes. It delivers high-speed precision picking for varied item shapes and materials, while also addressing labor shortages in parcel logistics.

Benefits

Throughput & efficiency

Achieve top picking rates with a throughput of over twice that of manual sorting processes. 

Scalable capacity

Adapt to changing CEP demands by simply adding one or more VarioPick units to increase throughput at your facility.

Rapid deployment

VarioPick’s plug-and-play design means it’s installed in a short time.

Flexible integration

The standalone system works with greenfield or brownfield sites thanks to its small footprint and flexible design.

Low maintenance

Minimize downtime with a service-friendly design that allows repairs to be completed quickly.

Comprehensive solution

VarioPick is a one-stop solution, with a full suite of technology to address all your sorting needs.

The Körber advantage

Fast, seamless integration

The system connects easily to existing material handling equipment (MHE) and related Körber sorting solutions and offers fast setup with minimal impact on live operations.

Everything from a single source

We partner with you throughout your supply chain: from planning your sites, to building, production management, and process optimization.

Decades of expertise

We have over 50 years of experience as global leaders in parcel logistics.

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Features

Advanced capabilities

AI-powered recognition: VarioPick’s algorithms instantly identify an item's shape, size, packaging material, and position, to determine its optimal gripping point.  

Automatic control: The system dynamically adjusts movement and acceleration based on an item's shape and material.

Versatile applications: VarioPick handles induction loading, dynamic belt and sorter loading, and culls non-conveyable items from bulk streams.

Item Labeling: High speed labeling for a wide range of items, regardless of shape or size. 

In numbers

Max throughput

3,600

Process up to 3,600 items per hour depending on the application.

Weight capacity

7 kg

Pick parcels with a weight of up to 7 kg.

Installation

~1 day

VarioPick is a plug-and-play solution, typically ready to operate within a very short setup period.

Technical specifications 

VarioPick handles diverse parcels fully automatically.

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Features

Gripping radius 

Up to 800 mm 

Power supply 

400V AC 

Effective power 

2kW 

Belt transport speed 

Up to 1.2 m/s 

Parcel length 

80 mm-450 mm 

Parcel width 

80 mm-350 mm 

Parcel height 

1 mm-300 mm 

Parcel weight 

Up to 7 kg 

 

VarioPick in action

Downloads

Documentation

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Brochure: VarioPick

Robotics: More efficiency, flexibility and scalability

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Case study: VarioPick induction loading at PostNord

Learn how PostNord has deployed VarioPick to meet its current and future automation needs. 

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