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    ROBOTS THAT INSPIRE


    We build robots that inspire. For more than 15 years, we have been developing mobile service robots for different applications all over the world. Our strength lies in autonomous navigation. From narrow passages to dynamic environments - our robots know the way.

    We at MetraLabs are specialists in mobile service robotics with long-term experience. In 2007, we launched the first interactive shopping robot in the world, which was granted the Thuringian Research Award. Since then we have deployed over 300 robots for various applications worldwide. Collectively, they have accumulated more than 100,000 km of driving experience.
Product Portfolio
  • Industries

  • Here you will find an overview of all industries in which our mobile service robot are already being used.
      • Retail

      • OPTIMIZING INVENTORY

        Inventories cost a lot of time and require a lot of staff. The mobile service robots TORY and TORY to go by MetraLabs make it possible to take stock around the clock, frequently and automatically. The reading accuracy is 10 times that of a manual inventory.

        IMPROVING SECURITY

        Shoplifters cause damages worth billions every year. Mobile robots support surveillance. They serve as mobile cameras and provide a better overview. The robots deliver images from different perspectives and send them to the control center. Remote control is possible, too. All of this improves security substantially and reduces damages.

        SHOPPING BECOMES AN ADVENTURE

        Competing with the online business, retail can satisfy customers with individual advice and products they can touch. The use of mobile service robots for selling increases the entertainment value. Our robots guide customers to products and interact with them. The result is a modern, customer-oriented image. Thus, shopping becomes an adventure!

        OUT OF STOCK DETECTION

        Missing goods cause loss in sales. The inventory robot TORY by MetraLabs optimizes the availability of goods. TORY captures the actual stocks and feeds data to your merchandise management system, enabling you to reorder just in time.

        INSIGHTS INTO THE RETAIL SECTOR

        We know the latest trends in retail and actively co-create the future of robots with the people running the floor. Since 2017, MetraLabs has been partner of the EHI Robotics4Retail initiative. It is a platform for providers, developers and users of robots in retail to exchange knowledge and to evaluate new applications in retail.
          • TORY RFID

          • EFFICIENT AUTOMATED RFID INVENTIORY
            TORY is a mobile service robot that takes stock autonomously and fully automatically. TORY can be used in warehouses and sales areas.

            Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
            TORY RFID recognizes and captures 99% of all RFID tagged articles as it drives 10 times faster that of a manual inventory count. TORY navigates completely autonomously and safely, even in dynamic environments. On top of its function as an inventory robot, TORY can be used as shopping assistant.

            Reliable quality made in Germany
            TORY is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has recently certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. Since 2015, TORY has been in operation in several stores at the fashion company Adler Modemärkte AG. TORY is the world’s first RFID inventory robot in continuous live operation in retail. MetraLabs develops and manufactures their robots in the company to the highest quality guidelines.

            Advantages
            • Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
            • Increased revenue due to higher availability of goods
            • Low operational costs
            • Process optimization
            • ROI < 1 year

            Technical details
            • Dimensions: 150 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
            • Maximum speed: 1,0 m/s
            • Run-time: 8 h
            • Charging time: 2-3 h Weight: 50 kg
            • High performing, integrated RFID antenna system
            • Autonomous navigation and 3D obstacle avoidance
            • Safety shutdown board
          • TORY SHELF

          • AI-BASED IMAGE RECOGNITION
            • Out-of-shelf detection
            • Misplacements
            • Product locations
            • Price tags
            • Barcodes
            • Planogram-Compliance

            Fully automated shelf scanning during opening hours
            For your inventory management: TORY shelf independently and regularly produces high-resolution images of entire rows of shelves in supermarkets and hypermarkets. A subsequent image analysis determines shelf gaps and misplacements.

            With multiple scans per day, gaps in the shelves are quickly detected, so that refills can be made immediately.

            TORY moves completely safely and autonomously, even during opening hours and in very large environments. It localizes itself on a map which the robot quickly creates during the set-up. If the store layout changes, TORY updates its map.

            TORY transfers data quickly and securely to the cloud via WiFi or LTE. If bandwidth is low, the AI robot can also process it directly with additional GPUs.

            Reliable quality made in Germany
            At MetraLabs, we design and manufacture our robots to the highest quality standards. The safety functions of our navigation software have been certified by the German safety agency TÜV Thuringia according to EC guidelines. TORY shelf is already in use in various European countries.

            Advantages
            • Digitalisation of shelf-based sales areas
            • TORY shelf moves completely autonomously through shop and storage areas. Many people or narrow paths are no problem.
            • Significantly less installation and maintenance work and lower costs compared to fixed installed systems.
            • TORY shelf is already in continuous use in supermarkets and supports the staff
            • Advanced AI algorithms detect misplaced products, gaps and perform planogram checks or verify your product presentation.
            • Improve the quality of your inventory for satisfied customers. GDPR compliant.
            • Safe operation in public environments.

            Specs
            • Dimensions: 160 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
            • Weight: 60 kg up to 5 high resolution cameras
            • Onboard Embedded computer and GPU
            • Functional safe lidar, bumper and motor controler with performance level d
            • 3D perception and obstacle avoidance
            • 12hrs operation per charge
            • charging station
        • Exhibitions - Museums

        • Inspire your customers with innovative concepts and modern technologies. Our mobile service robots offer both information and entertainment. They welcome visitors and guide them through the exhibition with humor and charm. Our robots are darlings of the public.

          INSPIRING VISITORS

          It is possible to combine innovative concepts for museums with entertainment provided by modern technology. MetraLabs drafts and develops mobile service robots especially for museums and exhibitions as interactive guides and suppliers of knowledge. The robots welcome the visitors, guide them through the exhibitions and explain the meaning of the exhibits in a comprehensive and entertaining way.

          RETAINING ATTENTION

          As we know from experience, our robots attract high attention and are ideal for promotional purposes. They are loved everywhere. Our robots offer hide-and-seek and quiz games especially for kids to guide them through the exhibition by playing. There are no limits for inspiration. The enthusiasm knows no bounds!

          USING EXPERIENCE

          MetraLabs has many years of experience in the museum sector. Two of our robots are deployed at the world’s biggest museums for computers, the Heinz Nixdorf Museum Paderborn. Their names are PETER and PETRA and they have been in use for the permanent exhibition “Artificial intelligence and robotic” since 2013.
          Our robot TIM has found a home at Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin. Since 2015, TIM has been a guide of the permanent exhibition “The web. Humans, cables, data streams”.
              • SCITOS A5

              • Guide and Entertainer
                SCITOS A5 is a multifunctional mobile service robot. Developed by MetraLabs for interaction with humans and guiding to articles and exhibits. Additionally, SCITOS has a 360 ° camera. The panorama view ensures a permanent surveillance of the environment.

                Easy installation
                SCITOS A5 drives autonomously towards people. It communicates using speech synthesis, head movements and a touch display. It avoids obstacles and is programmed to be familiar with the given building’s environment. There is no need for additional sensors or marks. SCITOS A5 gets to know his environment by doing.

                Effective in advertising
                SCITOS A5 can be designed in accordance with your corporate design and impresses customers and visitors of all ages as well as increasing media attentions.

                Advantages
                • Easy installation TÜV-inspected safety functions
                • Autonomous navigation 3D obstacle avoidance
                • Intuitive handling

                Technical details
                • Height: 1.5 m
                • Weight: 70 kg
                • Run-time: Up to 18 h
                • Charging time: 6 h 15’’ touch screen
                • Safety shutdown board 2-year guarantee
                • Flexible financing models
          • Libraries

          • Reduce the effort for inventory to a minimum. Our mobile service robots take the book stock automatically, detect sorting errors and help users look for books. This will decrease the workload for staff members and increase the service quality. Our robots have been successfully tested already for use in libraries.

            TAKING STOCK

            RFID inventory robots such as TORY by MetraLabs scan several thousand UHF-RFID transponders in one hour. The read accuracy is about 99%. This reduces substantially the effort for the very time-consuming and people-intensive inventories in libraries. You will always know the actual book stock.

            SORTING CORRECTLY

            Users particularly are annoyed about missing or misplaced books. Long searches block even more capacity of staff. RFID inventory robots such as TORY by MetraLabs recognize sorting errors without difficulty.

            IMPROVE SERVICE

            Modern librarians are managers of information and knowledge. RFID inventory robots such as TORY by MetraLabs decrease the workload for librarians by guiding users to the books they are looking for. The service in libraries will be improved and service capacity will be increased substantially.

            SUCCESSFUL TEST RUN

            The Library of the Max-Planck-Institute in Luxembourg tested the RFID inventory robot TORY at the “Innovation in Libraries” conference in October 2016. In just one hour TORY took stock of 35,000 books. The read accuracy was above 99%. The result exceeded all expectations of the MPI Library.
              • TORY RFID

              • EFFICIENT AUTOMATED RFID INVENTIORY
                TORY is a mobile service robot that takes stock autonomously and fully automatically. TORY can be used in warehouses and sales areas.

                Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
                TORY RFID recognizes and captures 99% of all RFID tagged articles as it drives 10 times faster that of a manual inventory count. TORY navigates completely autonomously and safely, even in dynamic environments. On top of its function as an inventory robot, TORY can be used as shopping assistant.

                Reliable quality made in Germany
                TORY is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has recently certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. Since 2015, TORY has been in operation in several stores at the fashion company Adler Modemärkte AG. TORY is the world’s first RFID inventory robot in continuous live operation in retail. MetraLabs develops and manufactures their robots in the company to the highest quality guidelines.

                Advantages
                • Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
                • Increased revenue due to higher availability of goods
                • Low operational costs
                • Process optimization
                • ROI < 1 year

                Technical details
                • Dimensions: 150 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
                • Maximum speed: 1,0 m/s
                • Run-time: 8 h
                • Charging time: 2-3 h Weight: 50 kg
                • High performing, integrated RFID antenna system
                • Autonomous navigation and 3D obstacle avoidance
                • Safety shutdown board
              • TORY SHELF

              • AI-BASED IMAGE RECOGNITION
                • Out-of-shelf detection
                • Misplacements
                • Product locations
                • Price tags
                • Barcodes
                • Planogram-Compliance

                Fully automated shelf scanning during opening hours
                For your inventory management: TORY shelf independently and regularly produces high-resolution images of entire rows of shelves in supermarkets and hypermarkets. A subsequent image analysis determines shelf gaps and misplacements.

                With multiple scans per day, gaps in the shelves are quickly detected, so that refills can be made immediately.

                TORY moves completely safely and autonomously, even during opening hours and in very large environments. It localizes itself on a map which the robot quickly creates during the set-up. If the store layout changes, TORY updates its map.

                TORY transfers data quickly and securely to the cloud via WiFi or LTE. If bandwidth is low, the AI robot can also process it directly with additional GPUs.

                Reliable quality made in Germany
                At MetraLabs, we design and manufacture our robots to the highest quality standards. The safety functions of our navigation software have been certified by the German safety agency TÜV Thuringia according to EC guidelines. TORY shelf is already in use in various European countries.

                Advantages
                • Digitalisation of shelf-based sales areas
                • TORY shelf moves completely autonomously through shop and storage areas. Many people or narrow paths are no problem.
                • Significantly less installation and maintenance work and lower costs compared to fixed installed systems.
                • TORY shelf is already in continuous use in supermarkets and supports the staff
                • Advanced AI algorithms detect misplaced products, gaps and perform planogram checks or verify your product presentation.
                • Improve the quality of your inventory for satisfied customers. GDPR compliant.
                • Safe operation in public environments.

                Specs
                • Dimensions: 160 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
                • Weight: 60 kg up to 5 high resolution cameras
                • Onboard Embedded computer and GPU
                • Functional safe lidar, bumper and motor controler with performance level d
                • 3D perception and obstacle avoidance
                • 12hrs operation per charge
                • charging station
            • Research

            • Realize your visions! We offer all-purpose mobile robot platforms. They are fully equipped to serve your needs and facilitate quick feasiblity studies. We support you with our expertise in robot technologies to make your research project a reality.

              YOU’LL GET WHAT YOU NEED

              We offer robust and long-living hardware. Thanks to their modular construction, our robots can be configured for all sorts of research topics, including navigation, human-machine-communication, interaction and manipulation. We can suit your needs!

              RELIABLE PARTNER

              We are experienced in both practice and the field of robotic research and development. We ourselves have publications in the field and are always interested in conducting further research and in actively shaping the future of mobile service robots.
                  • SCITOS G5

                  • SCITOS G5 is an all-purpose mobile base by MetraLabs. Thanks to its modulat construction, it is suitable for many applications. SCITOS G5 is used as robot platform in research and development projects.

                    Robust base for quick feasibility studies
                    SCITOS G5 brings along all the basic functionality that enables rapid scenario implementation and testing. For the launch of your research projects, our robot platform offers a highly innovative system that combines the latest technological developments in robotics and established industrial technology.

                    Reliable quality made in Germany
                    SCITOS G5 is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. We develop and manufacture our robots to the highest quality guidelines out there.

                    Advantages
                    • Modular construction
                    • Individual configuration TÜV-inspected safety functions
                    • Quick feasibility studies
                    • Long run-time

                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 57,0 cm x 73,5 cm x 61,0 cm (H x L x W)
                    • Maximum speed: 1.4 m/s
                    • Revenue load: 50 kg Run-time: 18 h
                    • Charging time: 6 h
                    • Differential drive
                    • Safety shutdown board
              • Mobile Service Robots

              • Here you will find an overview of all mobile service robots from our portfolio. We will be happy to customize our robots to your requirements.
                  • STERYBOT®

                  • DISINFECTION SYSTEM WITH FAST, EFFECTIVE UV-C LIGHT (UVGI)
                    COVID-19 is a global problem affecting millions of people. To minimize infections and protect people, we have developed STERYBOT – an autonomous disinfection robot.

                    STERYBOT uses UV disinfection lamps with concentrated germicidal UV-C light. UV light disinfection is effective: The ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) eliminates up to 99.99% of all viruses and bacteria – sensitive surfaces and medical equipment remain unaffected. The robot drives through the operating environment completely autonomously. Integrated functional safety and navigation software optimized over thousands of miles ensure a reliable localization and the avoidance of people and obstacles. The stainless-steel housing with an antimicrobial coating prevents the transmission of germs by the robot itself.

                    When the job is done, STERYBOT returns to its charging station and is ready for the next run after 2-3 hours.

                    The installation is simple

                    The robot installation can also be carried out by the user himself. Just use your phone to configure areas to be disinfected and operating times. We also offer on-site support on request.

                    STERYBOT is ideal for the daily, verifiable UV light disinfection in hospitals and medical centers. But the UV disinfection system can also be used for supermarkets, malls, hotels, offices, schools or in manufacturing.

                    Advantages
                    • Eliminates 99.99% of all bacteria and viruses
                    • Disinfected in 10 min. (* for a normal 25 m² patient room)
                    • Fully autonomous mobile driving
                    • Autonomous charging
                    • Flexible usage

                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 1500 mm x 500 mm
                    • Maximum speed: 1 m / s
                    • Weight: 65 kg
                    • Cleans 4-8 rooms in one charge cycle
                    • Charging time: 2-3 h
                    •  Autonomous navigation and 3D obstacle avoidance
                    • Detects people in the area
                    • App control possible
                  • TORY RFID

                  • EFFICIENT AUTOMATED RFID INVENTIORY
                    TORY is a mobile service robot that takes stock autonomously and fully automatically. TORY can be used in warehouses and sales areas.

                    Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
                    TORY RFID recognizes and captures 99% of all RFID tagged articles as it drives 10 times faster that of a manual inventory count. TORY navigates completely autonomously and safely, even in dynamic environments. On top of its function as an inventory robot, TORY can be used as shopping assistant.

                    Reliable quality made in Germany
                    TORY is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has recently certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. Since 2015, TORY has been in operation in several stores at the fashion company Adler Modemärkte AG. TORY is the world’s first RFID inventory robot in continuous live operation in retail. MetraLabs develops and manufactures their robots in the company to the highest quality guidelines.

                    Advantages
                    • Top precision with a reading accuracy of 99%
                    • Increased revenue due to higher availability of goods
                    • Low operational costs
                    • Process optimization
                    • ROI < 1 year

                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 150 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
                    • Maximum speed: 1,0 m/s
                    • Run-time: 8 h
                    • Charging time: 2-3 h Weight: 50 kg
                    • High performing, integrated RFID antenna system
                    • Autonomous navigation and 3D obstacle avoidance
                    • Safety shutdown board
                  • CARY®

                  • Automatic loading and unloading of materials Never manual handling tasks again: With CARY you set new standards for your material handling. Transport loaded floor rollers flexibly, safely and completely autonomously through your factory. The compact and intuitive design enables fast operation even in tight environments. Together with our flexible navigation CogniDrive and the integration into your (intra-)logistic system, efficient internal processes can be generated. The autonomous robot CARY is highly flexible and safe to use in environments with humans. Whether consumption-controlled or cyclical – automate your internal transport tasks now. Implement intralogistics 4.0 easily Our service team provides support for a fast implementation of your projects. We take over the first configurations on the robot and instruct your team for an independent use of the forklift truck according to your ideas. Advantages
                    • Autonomous transport of loaded floor rollers
                    • Compact design
                    • Several vehicles can be used depending on requirements
                    • Communication of the forklifts with your personnel but also among each other for faster processing of orders
                    • Link to existing (intra-)logic system
                    • Problem-free transport even of very sensitive loads
                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 1090 mm x 402 mm x 869 mm
                    • Maximum speed: 0.6 m/s
                    • Max. payload: 150 kg Weight: 90 kg
                    • Duration: 6h
                    • Charging time: 2h
                    • Autonomous navigation and 3D obstacle avoidance
                    • Safety edge
                    • Touchscreen
                  • TORY SHELF

                  • AI-BASED IMAGE RECOGNITION
                    • Out-of-shelf detection
                    • Misplacements
                    • Product locations
                    • Price tags
                    • Barcodes
                    • Planogram-Compliance

                    Fully automated shelf scanning during opening hours
                    For your inventory management: TORY shelf independently and regularly produces high-resolution images of entire rows of shelves in supermarkets and hypermarkets. A subsequent image analysis determines shelf gaps and misplacements.

                    With multiple scans per day, gaps in the shelves are quickly detected, so that refills can be made immediately.

                    TORY moves completely safely and autonomously, even during opening hours and in very large environments. It localizes itself on a map which the robot quickly creates during the set-up. If the store layout changes, TORY updates its map.

                    TORY transfers data quickly and securely to the cloud via WiFi or LTE. If bandwidth is low, the AI robot can also process it directly with additional GPUs.

                    Reliable quality made in Germany
                    At MetraLabs, we design and manufacture our robots to the highest quality standards. The safety functions of our navigation software have been certified by the German safety agency TÜV Thuringia according to EC guidelines. TORY shelf is already in use in various European countries.

                    Advantages
                    • Digitalisation of shelf-based sales areas
                    • TORY shelf moves completely autonomously through shop and storage areas. Many people or narrow paths are no problem.
                    • Significantly less installation and maintenance work and lower costs compared to fixed installed systems.
                    • TORY shelf is already in continuous use in supermarkets and supports the staff
                    • Advanced AI algorithms detect misplaced products, gaps and perform planogram checks or verify your product presentation.
                    • Improve the quality of your inventory for satisfied customers. GDPR compliant.
                    • Safe operation in public environments.

                    Specs
                    • Dimensions: 160 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm (H x L x W)
                    • Weight: 60 kg up to 5 high resolution cameras
                    • Onboard Embedded computer and GPU
                    • Functional safe lidar, bumper and motor controler with performance level d
                    • 3D perception and obstacle avoidance
                    • 12hrs operation per charge
                    • charging station
                  • SCITOS X3

                  • Reliable quality made in Germany
                    SCITOS X3 can turn on the spot. The robot uses laser scanners on the front and back to safely change direction quickly without driving. SCITOS X3 is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has recently certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. MetraLabs develops and manufactures their robots in the company to the highest quality guidelines.#

                    Advantages
                    • High flexibility and agility
                    • Autonomous navigation
                    • TÜV-inspected safety functions
                    • Process optimization

                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 43,6 cm x 71,0 cm x 47,0 cm (H x L x W)
                    • Maximum speed: 1.4 m/s
                    • Revenue load: 100 kg
                    • Weight: 60 kg Run-time: 18 h Charging time: 6 h Differential drive Safety shutdown board
                  • SCITOS A5

                  • Guide and Entertainer
                    SCITOS A5 is a multifunctional mobile service robot. Developed by MetraLabs for interaction with humans and guiding to articles and exhibits. Additionally, SCITOS has a 360 ° camera. The panorama view ensures a permanent surveillance of the environment.

                    Easy installation
                    SCITOS A5 drives autonomously towards people. It communicates using speech synthesis, head movements and a touch display. It avoids obstacles and is programmed to be familiar with the given building’s environment. There is no need for additional sensors or marks. SCITOS A5 gets to know his environment by doing.

                    Effective in advertising
                    SCITOS A5 can be designed in accordance with your corporate design and impresses customers and visitors of all ages as well as increasing media attentions.

                    Advantages
                    • Easy installation TÜV-inspected safety functions
                    • Autonomous navigation 3D obstacle avoidance
                    • Intuitive handling

                    Technical details
                    • Height: 1.5 m
                    • Weight: 70 kg
                    • Run-time: Up to 18 h
                    • Charging time: 6 h 15’’ touch screen
                    • Safety shutdown board 2-year guarantee
                    • Flexible financing models
                  • SCITOS G5

                  • SCITOS G5 is an all-purpose mobile base by MetraLabs. Thanks to its modulat construction, it is suitable for many applications. SCITOS G5 is used as robot platform in research and development projects.

                    Robust base for quick feasibility studies
                    SCITOS G5 brings along all the basic functionality that enables rapid scenario implementation and testing. For the launch of your research projects, our robot platform offers a highly innovative system that combines the latest technological developments in robotics and established industrial technology.

                    Reliable quality made in Germany
                    SCITOS G5 is equipped with a navigation software specifically developed by MetraLabs and proven in practice. German technical inspection association TÜV Thüringen has certified the safety functions according to EG guidelines. We develop and manufacture our robots to the highest quality guidelines out there.

                    Advantages
                    • Modular construction
                    • Individual configuration TÜV-inspected safety functions
                    • Quick feasibility studies
                    • Long run-time

                    Technical details
                    • Dimensions: 57,0 cm x 73,5 cm x 61,0 cm (H x L x W)
                    • Maximum speed: 1.4 m/s
                    • Revenue load: 50 kg Run-time: 18 h
                    • Charging time: 6 h
                    • Differential drive
                    • Safety shutdown board