Which modern AS/RS design completely eliminates aisles by organizing inventory in a dense, three-dimensional grid of bins?

Answer

Cubic ASRS (CASRS)

The Cubic ASRS, also exemplified by systems like the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS), represents the pinnacle of storage density by fundamentally changing the layout; it organizes inventory within a dense, three-dimensional grid structure composed entirely of bins, effectively eliminating the wide access aisles required by crane systems. Instead of a single machine traversing an aisle, specialized robots move along the top surface of this grid structure, retrieving the necessary bins and transporting them to transfer points. While the Unit-Load ASRS can achieve greater individual height (up to 161 meters), the CASRS excels in volumetric efficiency because it maximizes usable space within a defined footprint, although it restricts the unit load size to the dimension of the standardized bin.

Which modern AS/RS design completely eliminates aisles by organizing inventory in a dense, three-dimensional grid of bins?

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