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Tompkins International: t-Rail Overhead Robotic System



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Overhead robotic system transports various items throughout the warehouse.

Overhead robotic system transports various items throughout the warehouse.

Able to accurately and quickly transport an array of goods and materials, the t-Rail, an overhead robotic system, never disrupts floor-level activities.

Typically deployed in DCs and fulfillment centers, the overhead robotic system can be used with a micro-fulfillment solution, as it enhances operations in back room and retail store settings. Due to its unique elevated design, the t-Rail can carry bulk quantities of items or packages in a hopper or tote.

Using elevators to interact with floor-level operations, the system enables warehouses to maximize space and eliminate traffic on floors. When it’s used in retail settings, the t-Rail is able to provide overhead transport of loose items and cases of goods between back rooms and sales floors—without causing aisle congestion or interference with in-store shoppers and employees.


t-Rail is a dual-purpose robotic transport system.  It is used for retail / grocery store transport to deliver goods to and from the selling floor for multiple process flows.  It can also be used for a warehouse environment for tote or bulk transport of goods.  In both cases, t-Rail is positioned overhead to avoid floor level traffic and congestion.

When used for store-based retail, used as an overhead transport carrying totes, cases, loose items or orders to customers.  Ideal for supercenters, grocery, mall anchors, club stores or large retail.

When used in a warehouse, can carry one or more packages or cartons of varying sizes through the warehouse without interruption to floor-level operations.  Ideal for Distribution Centers and Fulfillment Centers.

Key Specifications:

  • Travel Speed:
  • Up to 1.5 m/s (5 ft/s)
  • Max Weight:
  • 120 lbs load capacity
  • Acceleration:
  • 1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2)
  • Full Charge Time:
  • 5 - 8 mins
  • Run Time Per Charge:
  • 2-4 hrs