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This section provides an overview for handling robots as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 handling robot manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked handling robot companies as of January, 2025: 1.Locus Robotics, 2.Bastian Solutions, LLC, 3.Cisco-Eagle.
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Handling robots are industrial robots used primarily in manufacturing plants to transport workpieces. They come in various forms, including vertically articulated robots, horizontally articulated robots (scalar robots), Cartesian robots, and parallel link robots. Recently, human-contact robots, which operate safely alongside humans without safety fences, have also gained prominence.
Handling robots are utilized for tasks such as pick-and-place, packaging, and palletizing in various industries:
This process involves moving workpieces from one position to another, using different types of robots for precision and efficiency.
Robots in packaging handle workpieces with care, using dual-armed scalar robots and humanoid robots for complex tasks.
Used in stacking items on pallets, handling robots simplify and accelerate the palletizing process, with vertically articulated robots being particularly effective for heavy loads.
These robots typically feature a gripper or suction hand attached to an arm for grasping workpieces. Recent advancements include 3D vision sensors for improved workpiece recognition, allowing robots to handle items in bulk piles.
Handling robots vary in design and function:
These robots mimic the human arm's movement and are versatile in handling tasks.
Designed for linear horizontal and vertical movements, they are ideal for specific, repetitive tasks.
Known for their simple design and precise control, Cartesian coordinate robots are effective in linear motion tasks.
These robots offer precision and high-speed operation but have limitations in terms of weight handling and range.
Handling robots offer consistent performance in repetitive tasks, lifting heavy objects effortlessly and operating continuously. The advent of human-collaborative robots has reduced the need for safety fences, allowing direct interaction between humans and robots.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Locus Robotics, founded in 2014 by Bruce Welty and located in Ballardvale St, Wilmington, MA, is a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for warehouse operations and e-commerce fields. The company produces robots for directed picking, PSP transport, Mezzanine Management, deployment, and putaway delivery. The robots are applied in 3PL automation, retail, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing industries. The company offers detailed rapid assessment and design services with Return on Investment (ROI) analysis and deployment plans.
Kawasaki Robotics (U.S.A.), Inc., founded in 1989 as a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., is a manufacturer headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, specializing in industrial robots and robotic automation systems. The company offers robotic solutions, including pick and place robots, general-purpose robots with payloads spanning 3 to 1,500 kg, as well as palletizing robots, capable of handling payloads from 80 to 700 kg, Additionally, the company develops the duAro series, featuring dual-arm Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) collaborative robots. Furthermore, the company provides robots for specific functions, such as arc welding robots, explosion-proof paint robots, sealing robots, and water transfer robots.
Bastian Solutions was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana as a supplier of technological solutions. The company is a system integrator that offers seamless turnkey solutions by combining various equipment, controls, and software products. These solutions are implemented for designing, installing, and commissioning various procedures that are practiced in small-scale or large-scale manufacturing, and distributing industries and at warehouses of suppliers such as material handling, order fulfillment, distribution, etc. From single-component integration to the setting up of completely new systems, the company is equipped to fulfill all sorts of demands.
Cisco-Eagle is a distributor and integrator of automated material handling systems and equipment that was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA. The company manufactures material handling products such as drum and barrel equipment, forklift accessories, gravity flow racks, high-speed vinyl doors and ladders. Its products such as barriers and rails, cabinets and lockers, carts, casters and wheels containers are used by several industries, as diverse as warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and commercial operations that require efficient product handling. The company also offers a wide range of services, including systems design, turnkey project management, and equipment specification for distribution.
DAIHEN Corporation, established in 1919 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of Power Products, Industrial Robots, and RF/MW Generators & Automatic Matching Units for plasma applications. The company provides an extensive array of products, including Oil-immersed Transformer, Cast Resin Transformer suitable for high buildings, public facilities, and hospitals, Power Distribution Equipment such as closed type power distribution boards and remote monitoring systems, as well as Sensors for Robot Welding and Positioners & Sliders. The company also offers various welding & cutting machines, including TIG Welding Machines, Plasma Cutting Machines, as well as Peripheral Devices for Welding.
FANUC Corporation, established in 1972 and headquartered in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, is a manufacturer of factory automation, robomachine, IoT, and robotics. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including, servomotor, robodrill small cutting machine, roboshot electric injection molding machine, robocut wire electrical discharge machine, and lasers. These cutting-edge products cater to a wide range of industries, spanning from automotive, health care, and aerospace to electronics. The aim of the company is to provide efficient and low-cost products to customers.
Tetra Pak is based in Switzerland since 1952 as a manufacturer and supplier of food processing and packaging solutions. The company collaborates with food and beverage industries to provide suitable food processing solutions based on the type of food. Food processing includes ensuring the wellness of the food and getting it ready for packaging. The type of packaging is also decided such as aseptic packages, chilled packages, and standard food packages that preserve the quality of the food and the beverage as well as make it easier for distribution.
KUKA AG was founded in 1898 in Augsburg, Germany. The company is a subsidiary of GD Midea Holding Co., Ltd. and is an automation developer, designing and manufacturing robot-based automation solutions for medical, automotive, warehousing, and distribution industries. The company’s product segments include robot systems, production machines, and systems, mobility as a driver of Industry 4.0, and process technologies that provide special welding processes to factories. The company’s services include repair and servicing for robots and machines and engineering services for designing and programming robotic systems.
Hirata Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial robotic and logistics equipment based in Kumamoto, Japan. Established in 1951, the company first dabbled in manufacturing and marketing industrial vehicles. In 1958, they turned to manufacturing agricultural-related products. By 1959, they started their first conveyor belt line, and in May 1964, their television assembly line was launched. In 1977, they developed their first robot-controlled machine, and from there, they shifted towards robotic logistical equipment. The company is present in eight countries, namely Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Mexico, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Mobile Industrial Robots, established in May 2013 in Denmark is a manufacturer engaged in mobile robots used in industries such as health care, transportation, fast moving consumer products, and life science. Having more than 200 distributors in 60 countries, the company offers solutions to automate internal transportation and logistics of heavy loads and pallets with their autonomous robots.The company also manufactures mobile robots for hospitals used in linen transportation, disinfection application, and sterile supplies transportation that are with UV emitter that kills viruses and bacteria.
Important Papers, Inc. was founded by Ruth Barnett in South Jersey in the early 1990s. Important Papers is a distributor of promotional items and custom apparel for company promotion. Examples of Important Papers, Inc. promotional items include: apparel such as t-shirts, office wear, outerwear, bottoms, sunglasses, and activewear; headwear such as caps, hats, beanies, visors, safety items, and bandanas; bags such as tote, backpacks, office & school, outdoor & fitness, and travel; drinkware, fun, health, office, tech, writing, and other miscellaneous items.
Yaskawa Motoman, founded in 1989, is a manufacturing company which offers industrial automation and robotics solutions in the Americas. With more than 540,000 industrial robots, 18 million servos and 30 million inverter drives installed globally, the company provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application including arc welding, assembly, packaging, dispensing and more. Their product line includes more than 150 distinct industrial arm, a full-line of pre-engineered "World" solutions that are complete application-specific robotic systems that include robot, process and safety equipment. They are backed by a powerful parent, Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Locus Robotics |
27.4%
|
2 | Bastian Solutions, LLC |
13.7%
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3 | Cisco-Eagle |
12.3%
|
4 | Kawasaki Robotics |
8.2%
|
5 | Mobile Industrial Robots |
8.2%
|
6 | PARKER HANNIFIN JAPAN LTD |
5.5%
|
7 | Tetra Pak Processing Systems America, Inc. |
5.5%
|
8 | KUKA AG |
5.5%
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9 | GF Machining Solutions Management SA |
2.7%
|
10 | FLSmidth, Inc. |
2.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the handling robot page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan | 5 | 50.0% |
United States of America | 4 | 40.0% |
Denmark | 1 | 10.0% |
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