Overview

Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Package Sortation solution (RPS / RPSi family) is an AI-driven, autonomous sortation system built to identify, handle, and sort complex small-package and parcel profiles at high volumes. The solution combines advanced computer vision (Hyperscanner™), machine learning, robotic manipulators, and modular sortation cells to enable touchless, scalable sortation that reduces manual touches, increases throughput, and integrates with existing conveyor and bagging workflows. Typical benefits include higher throughput, fewer manual interventions, lower operating expense, and faster downstream delivery times.

Features and Capabilities

• Identification & Vision: Uses Hyperscanner™ and AI models to read barcodes, labels, and irregular package surfaces in real time; supports mixed package types and variable orientations.
• Autonomous Sorting: Robotic arms and modular sortation cells perform continuous, touchless routing of parcels into bins, bags, or conveyors for downstream processing.
• RPSi (Robotic Product Sortation with Identification): Integrated identification and sortation stack that enables zone skipping and pre-sorting for carriers to reduce handling and cost.
• Robust Gripping & Handling: Multi-end-effector grippers and adaptable tooling handle soft bags, poly mailers, envelopes, cartons, and irregular items without damage.
• Modular & Scalable Architecture: Configurable cell layout (shuttles, drop zones, induction points) allows phased rollouts and capacity scaling without full facility rebuilds.
• Throughput & Efficiency Gains: Designed to increase facility throughput substantially while lowering reliance on seasonal labor.
• Integration & Interoperability: Works alongside conveyors, baggers, auto-boxers, and WMS/WCS systems to preserve existing investments and enable hybrid operations.
• Operational Monitoring & Alerts: Built-in management software tracks job status, alerts operators on exceptions, and provides telemetry for performance tuning and ROI analysis.
• Carrier & Parcel Network Use Cases: Enables pre-sorting and bagging strategies that reduce carrier touches, support zone skipping, and shorten delivery legs.
• Safety & Compliance: Enclosures, sensors, and standard industrial safety elements included for operator protection and regulatory compliance.