HAI Robotics
HAIPICK autonomous case-handling robots for high-density storage
HAI Robotics makes HAIPICK robots that autonomously retrieve cases and bins from high-density rack storage up to 10m tall. Unlike AutoStore, HAIPICK works with standard shelving — dramatically reducing installation cost for brownfield sites.
High-density storage operations needing autonomous case-handling robots with vertical storage capability
Operations with very mixed SKU profiles that don't lend themselves to structured bin storage
Strengths
- Unique case-handling robot that reaches vertical storage — differentiates from floor-level AMRs
- Strong density improvement over traditional shelving in limited footprint environments
- Growing North American presence after large Asia-Pacific install base
- Proven in e-commerce and 3PL high-SKU environments
Weaknesses
- Still building North American support and implementation network
- System requires structured racking — not a brownfield drop-in
- Less proven in food & beverage or cold storage vs. retail/e-commerce applications
Practitioner analysis
HAI Robotics is a Chinese AS/RS robot manufacturer specializing in case-handling robots (HaiPick) that climb racking to retrieve cases or totes. Growing rapidly globally with deployments at major e-commerce and 3PL operations. The technology is competitive with AutoStore and Exotec in specific use cases.
Chinese company origin creates procurement sensitivity in some North American contexts. The HaiPick system requires very specific facility design (high ceilings, specific rack configurations) — verify your facility fits the system rather than forcing the system into your facility. Service network in North America is growing but immature.
E-commerce and 3PL operations with high ceiling heights (8m+) and the ability to design facility specifically for HaiPick deployment.
Procurement acceptance of Chinese technology. Facility design must fit the system. North American service immaturity.
Questions to ask in your RFP / demo
- What is your North American service team size and what is the typical service response time?
- Show me three North American deployments at our scale with operational data 12+ months post-go-live.
- What is the facility design requirement and how does it constrain our flexibility?
Products
Autonomous case-handling robot for high-bay rack storage