In today’s fast-paced logistics and e-commerce sectors, optimizing speed, accuracy, and space utilization is critical. Traditional automation often falls short due to rigid infrastructure, high costs, and lengthy setup. The solution lies in a flexible mixed robotic fleet, intelligently coordinated and easily integrated with existing WMS.
Libiao Robotics leads this shift with its AirRob Bin-to-Person System, which combines aerial and ground robots into a unified, highly adaptable handling ecosystem. The system is built to interface smoothly with a wide variety of WMS, allowing clients to maintain their current software environment while boosting productivity.
Airrob - The Next Generation Bin-to-Person System
The Libiao Mixed Fleet: AirRob + Floorbot
The system is based on a smart division of labor:
- AirRob (Aerial Robotic Shuttles): Operates on storage racks, using 3D movement to store and retrieve bins, maximizing vertical space.
- Floorbot (Autonomous Mobile Robots): Transport bins across the warehouse floor between storage and workstations.
This “bin-to-person” approach brings items directly to operators, reducing walking time and increasing efficiency. The fleet is supported by a unified software platform that ensures reliable WMS connectivity for real-time task execution and inventory synchronization.
Case Study 1: High-Throughput E-Commerce Fulfillment
A leading Japanese cross-border e-commerce company needed to achieve a throughput of 1,500 bins per hour while optimizing space and accelerating deployment.
The Solution:
A mixed fleet of 24 AirRob units and 80 Floorbots was deployed across 10,000+ storage locations, managed through 5 workstations. The system was integrated efficiently with the client’s WMS.
Results:
- Storage height increased to over 5 meters, doubling capacity within the same footprint.
- Labor intensity reduced by 30% thanks to the bin-to-person model.
- Target throughput of 1,500 bins/hour achieved with high precision.
- Full deployment completed in just 3 months.
Case Study 2: Automating a Constrained Multi-Story Facility
A major sports brand needed to automate a low-clearance, multi-story warehouse with strict weight limits, without interrupting ongoing operations. Goals included doubling inventory and achieving ROI within five years.
The Solution:
A large-scale mixed fleet of 130+ AirRob units and 400+ Floorbots was installed across 100,000 storage locations and 30 workstations. The system integrated smoothly with the client’s WMS without requiring major IT overhaul.
Results:
- Lightweight AirRob design avoided floor overloading concerns.
- Narrow-aisle operation increased storage density despite low clearance.
- Warehouse space usage was cut by 50%, with major reductions in labor.
- Operations continued uninterrupted during the rollout.
WMS Integration: Built for Compatibility
The Libiao platform is engineered for straightforward integration with mainstream WMS through standardized interfaces and APIs. This allows the robotic fleet to receive orders and update inventory status in real time, ensuring accuracy and coordination without requiring clients to replace their current management systems.
Conclusion
Libiao’s warehouse solution demonstrates that next-generation warehouse automation hinges on flexibility, scalability, and integration capability. By combining the strengths of AirRob and Floorbot systems and ensuring easy WMS connectivity, Libiao helps companies maximize space, improve efficiency, and achieve rapid ROI—all while adapting to existing infrastructure and operational workflows.
For more information on how a mixed fleet can transform your warehouse operations, contact Libiao Robotics today.
