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Porter AMR

Porter is an advanced AMR for automated pallet and cage handling and full-case fulfillment tasks, including picking, cross-dock, putaway and inventory moves. Porter builds on two decades of automation experience, orchestrated by our patented, system-directed fulfillment execution software (FES).

Porter streamlines heavy handling of up to 1,500kg payloads across facilities of any size, collaborating with workers and fellow robots to efficiently distribute tasks, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

This compact AMR needs no counterbalance, enabling it to precisely navigate tight, busy and ever-changing warehouse spaces, avoiding obstacles while maintaining pace and operational safety. When it’s time for your employees to interact, Porter’s intuitive touchscreen interface offers an easy learning curve, and its manual tiller enables manual intervention. Fully compatible with existing systems, Porter integrates effortlessly into your workflow, maximizing uptime and flexibility.

Porter helps meet long-term performance goals, too. Real-time data insights enable managers to monitor operational performance and make informed decisions. So whether for inbound, outbound, or cross-docking operations, Porter delivers consistent performance and helps meet the demands of modern logistics with ease.

Case Picking
Use Porter for large goods or caseloads or smaller items

Piece Picking
Use Porter for batch picking or discrete order picking of individual items

Point to Point Moves
Use Porter to transport pallets from A to B within the warehouse

Cross-Docking
Use Porter to move incoming goods from the dock or pallet store directly into outbound for shipment

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Key Benefits

Reduce Fulfilment Time Shorten order completion times, meet ever-tighter service-level agreements (SLAs), and streamline throughput, ensuring end customers receive their orders faster and more consistently.

Deploy and Scale On Demand Easily deploy Porters to suit current throughput and scale up or down to handle seasonal peaks or quiet periods, accommodate growth, and maintain optimal performance levels.

Foster A Healthier, More Productive Workplace Eliminate non-value-add human pallet transport time, reduce dependency on manual forklifts and certified forklift operators, and remove the number one cause of human injury in warehouses.

Onboard Employees Quickly Quickly train associates with our modern, intuitive user interface common across all devices. Seamlessly move any associate across wall-to-wall tasks while maintaining high productivity and low error rates.

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Key Features

Porter brings a new standard to warehouse automation, blending sophisticated technology with intuitive functionality in a single mobile solution. Built for adaptability, productivity, and to be user-friendly, Porter helps teams optimize workflows and achieve greater efficiency with less effort.

Safe, Intelligent Navigation Intelligent navigation ensures precise, free and safe movement in dynamic environments. Porter complies with EN ISO 3691-4 and ANSI B56.5. Functional safety systems are rated to EN ISO 13849-1 PLd and offers comprehensive 360-degree protection of assets and employees.

3,300Lb Payload Capacity Pick and place all types of open and closed pallets direct from the floor with 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) payload capacity. With adapters, cages can also be handled.

Flexible, Multi-Load Handling Pick and place CHEP, GMA, EPAL and other open and closed pallets direct from the floor. Porter can be adapted for cage handling—no counterbalance or additional infrastructure required.

Holistic Ecosystem AI-powered fulfillment execution software (FES) orchestrates your AMR fleets, groups and directs Porter and Chuck AMRs and dynamically moves employees between work zones in real-time.

User-Friendly Interface Integrated touchscreen display, scanner, and control buttons provide intuitive control where needed, with instructions mirrored onto our Mobile Fulfillment app.

Manually Controlled Tiller An intuitive manual tiller enables a human operator to take precise, manual control of Porter in case of an emergency, unexpected obstacle, or automation exception.

24/7 Operation High battery efficiency and rapid charging enables continuous operation, day or night.

No Additional Infrastructure Porter is compatible with your existing warehouse systems without additional infrastructure. It operates with existing racking and WiFi, so no pallet stands or on-premise server is required.

What is Porter, and how does it enhance warehouse automation? Porter is an advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) designed for fully automated pallet and cage handling and full-case fulfillment tasks, such as cross-docking, putaway, and inventory moves. It streamlines pallet transport with a high 1,500kg (3,300lb) payload capacity while working seamlessly with human employees and other automation systems.

What safety features are built into Porter to ensure operator and workplace safety?

Porter includes EN ISO 13894-1 PLd rated safety functions like emergency stop buttons, stability and overspeed safety systems, object detection with full 360-degree lidar coverage. It also has a spotlight and audio signals for visibility and awareness.

Porter utilizes intelligent navigation to precisely move through dynamic and ever-changing warehouse spaces. It avoids obstacles in real time while maintaining efficient workflow speeds. With comprehensive 360-degree obstacle detection, Porter ensures both assets and employees remain safe.

Can Porter integrate with existing warehouse systems? Yes. Porter seamlessly integrates with legacy warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), and warehouse control systems (WCS) without requiring additional infrastructure. It operates over standard WiFi, eliminating the need for dedicated pallet stands or on-premise servers. This ensures businesses can deploy Porter with minimal disruption while maximizing ROI.

What types of loads can Porter handle? Porter is highly adaptable, capable of handling open and closed pallets, including CHEP, GMA, and EPAL standards, directly from the floor. It can also be equipped with adapters for cage handling, allowing for multi-load flexibility. This versatility makes it suitable for industries ranging from retail and grocery distribution to manufacturing and e-commerce fulfillment.

How does Porter contribute to workforce productivity and safety? By automating pallet transportation, Porter reduces non-value-added human labor and lowers reliance on certified forklift operators, addressing labor shortages and improving overall productivity. It also eliminates one of the leading causes of warehouse injuries—manual pallet handling—helping to create a safer and more ergonomic work environment for employees.

How scalable is Porter for operations with fluctuating demand? Porter’s cloud-based fulfillment execution software (FES) enables on-demand scalability, allowing businesses to deploy and scale their AMR fleet in response to seasonal peaks, business growth, or operational changes. This flexibility ensures warehouses maintain optimal efficiency without overinvesting in permanent infrastructure.

What role does Porter play in cross-docking and fulfillment? Porter is an ideal solution for cross-docking, efficiently transferring incoming pallets directly from the receiving dock to outbound shipping, minimizing storage time and accelerating order fulfillment. Additionally, it supports batch picking, discrete order picking, and point-to-point pallet transport, optimizing warehouse workflows for both case- and piece-picking operations.

How does Porter ensure continuous operation in a 24/7 warehouse? Porter is designed for high battery efficiency that enables non-stop operation. With minimal downtime for recharging, warehouses can rely on Porter to maintain round-the-clock performance, meeting tight SLAs and improving overall throughput.

Certifications:

Region	Safety Standards	Emissions	Certification Agency
USA	ANSI B56.5 - Safety Standard For Guided Industrial Vehicles NFPA 505 - Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations ANSI/CAN/UL 583 - Standard for Electric-Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks	FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A	TUV Rheinland
Canada	ANSI B56.5 - Safety Standard For Guided Industrial Vehicles ANSI/CAN/UL 583 - Standard for Electric-Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks	ICES-003 Issue 6 Class A	TUV Rheinland
Europe	Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery Type A EN ISO 12100:2010 EN IEC 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements Type C EN ISO 3691-4:2023 Industrial trucks — Safety requirements and verification Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems	EN 55011:+A1 2010 EN 61000-6-1:2007 EN 61000-6-3:2007	CE
United Kingdom	Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery Type A EN ISO 12100:2010 Type B EN IEC 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements Type C EN ISO 3691-4:2023 Industrial trucks — Safety requirements and verification Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems	EN 55011:+A1 2010 EN 61000-6-1:2007 EN 61000-6-3:2007	UKCA

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Porter AMR

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Porter is an advanced AMR for automated pallet and cage handling and full-case fulfillment tasks, including picking, cross-dock, putaway and inventory moves. Porter builds on two decades of automation experience, orchestrated by our patented, system-directed fulfillment execution software (FES).

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