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The Next Generation of Micro-fulfillment with Yegor Achyshkin (Instock)


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  • Micro-fulfillment is a dynamic space that involves automated facilities, usually smaller than 10,000 square feet, for efficient order fulfillment.
  • The landscape of micro-fulfillment solutions includes various goods-to-person systems that aim to optimize storage density and throughput.
  • Instock is a micro-fulfillment solution that uses robots driving on the floor, ceiling, and vertical walls to maximize space utilization.
  • The system is designed to be highly flexible, fitting into existing real estate, and allowing customers to try it out as a service.
  • Instock's approach focuses on software complexity, simplifying the hardware, and enabling easier installations.
  • The system's flexibility and lower cost compared to traditional solutions make it more accessible for retailers to deploy in various locations.
  • The robots in the Instock system can operate both inside and outside the grid, enabling innovative applications and easy integration with other automation technologies.
  • The unique magnetic suspension system allows the robots to move smoothly on various surfaces without the risk of falling.
  • Instock is expected to be available for customers within the next six to nine months.
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