DESCRIPTION
Kiva Drive Unit is a Ground from Amazon Robotics. It is built for Picking, Transport. Key figures: released 2003.
First-generation autonomous mobile drive unit from Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). Navigates encoded warehouse floors, slides under inventory pods, lifts them, and delivers goods to human pick stations — the foundation of Amazon's goods-to-person model.
FEATURES
- Autonomous drive unit navigating on floor markers
- slides under pods
- rotating lift platform
- fleet coordination for dense storage
- delivers shelves to pick stations without associates walking the aisles.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | ~145 kg |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 000 hours |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | ~145 kg |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 000 hours |
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What is the Kiva Drive Unit?
First-generation autonomous mobile drive unit from Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). Navigates encoded warehouse floors, slides under inventory pods, lifts them, and delivers goods to human pick stations — the foundation of Amazon's goods-to-person model.
Who makes the Kiva Drive Unit?
The Kiva Drive Unit is made by Amazon Robotics, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the Kiva Drive Unit cost?
Amazon Robotics has not publicly announced pricing for the Kiva Drive Unit. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Kiva Drive Unit used for?
The Kiva Drive Unit is designed for picking and transport. It is used in warehouse & logistics settings.
How much does the Kiva Drive Unit weigh?
The Kiva Drive Unit weighs ~145 kg.
What is the battery life of the Kiva Drive Unit?
The Kiva Drive Unit runs for 000 hours on a charge.
When was the Kiva Drive Unit released?
The Kiva Drive Unit was released in 2003.
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Operates · United States
