Ceiling-Based Robotic Systems for In-Hand Logistics:
Fully automated logistics from Factory to Hand - in the home, on the street, in the park, in the office, in the store - almost anywhere!
First of 20 animations that demonstrate the ever evolving capabilities of the Stakabl System
Stakabl is a Silicon Valley based startup developing patented ceiling based robotic and logistics solutions for:
Convenience Stores
Gas Stations
Restaurants
Retail Spaces
Manufacturing
Forward / Reverse Logistics
Homes
ADUs
Micro Fulfillment Centers
Aging in Place
Garages
Indoor Agriculture
and More!
The system comprises a simple grid of Storage Cells and integrated Rails (like a Drop Ceiling) with optional power in the grid for appliance modules and other functions requiring an energy source.
The Cells support stacks of Trays that are held in place by spring loaded latches actuated by an XY Ceiling Robot.
The battery powered XY Robot travels on the Rails and supports a cable driven Z Platform "Elevator".
The Z Platform raises, lowers and delivers the Trays anywhere for in-hand fulfillment of requested items via Siri, Alexa, etc.
Trays can be handed off to other robots (floor, service, delivery, drone, etc.).
There are two types of Trays:
1. Storage Trays - "dumb" from 1 inch up to multiple feet tall (in 25mm increments).
2. Tray Modules - "smart" and powered with unlimited functionality.
AI will enable predictive ordering and inform delivery time for requested items.
$60K in cash and $1.5M in sweat equity invested by founder.
A full-scale mockup has been built and the mechanical design of the Ceiling Storage Cells, XY Robot and Storage Trays are 100% complete - ready to build.
A prototype of the 75mm tall Storage Tray and one ceiling cell has been produced.
1. No large vertical structure required
2. Minimal to zero "digging" required
3. Small trays instead of large bins
4. Short depth trays vs one deep bin
5. Very tall trays possible (up to six+ feet)
6. Space below can be utilized
7. Picking can take place at any location
8. Direct interface to floor robots
9. Can retro-fit into existing structures
10. Utilize wasted volume above ceilings
11. Simple "Drop Ceiling" installation
12. "Hot Swapping" batteries (no wait!)
13. Full automation from factory to hand
14. Powered Trays for other functionality:
* Robot Arms
* Dispensing
* Appliances
* Batteries
* Growing
* Vacuum Bots
* Robot Heads
* Floor Bots
* Companion Bots
* And More!!
In the home the system will learn each individual's routine and present items when and where they are needed - breakfast, workouts, drinks after work, sports, etc.
When an item is requested, the system will inform the length of time for delivery - from seconds, to minutes, to hours, to days - depending on where in the world the item is located.
The requestor will be informed of price options depending on speed of delivery and the source of the requested item (neighbor, corner store, Big Box, Amazon, etc.)
75% of containers arriving in the U.S. return home empty
Enables Storage Trays and Dispensing Tray Modules to be returned to the factory for re-filling with CPGs
Store and protect Trays (Storage and Dispensing) during transport from the factory
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All electric systems with hot-swapping batteries - no waiting to charge!
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Issued September 22, 2020
Very Broad Claims
Two Patents Issued
14 Provisionals filed
More Disclosures ready to file
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