Cobot Palletisers: Safe, Compact and Easy to Automate
Collaborative robot (cobot) palletisers take the heavy, repetitive work out of end-of-line packing without the cost and complexity of a traditional palletising cell. They are quick to install, simple to program and, in many cases, can work alongside your team without full safety fencing.
If you stack cartons, cases, bags or trays by hand today, a cobot palletiser from Optima Robotics can lift output, protect your people and pay for itself quickly.
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What Can a Cobot Palletise?
- Cartons, cases and shrink-wrapped packs
- Trays and crates
- Bags and sacks
- Buckets, tubs and jars (in cases)
- Bottles and cans (in cartons or trays)
- Mixed-case and multi-SKU pallets
- Interchangeable grippers (vacuum, clamp, fork and bag) let one cobot handle a wide product range.
Industries Using Cobot Palletisers
Food and beverage | Dairy and fresh produce | Packaging and printing | Pharmaceuticals | Agriculture and horticulture | Chemicals and building products | Manufacturing | Warehousing, logistics and 3PL
How a Cobot Palletiser Pays for Itself
Most customers recover their investment through labour savings, fewer injuries, less product damage and extra output. Typical payback is [X–X] months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cobot palletiser need safety fencing?
Often not, but it depends on your risk assessment, product weight, tooling and speed. We assess your site and advise on the safest, most cost-effective setup.
How fast is a cobot palletiser?
Speeds range from [X] to [X] cycles per minute depending on the model and product. That suits most small and mid-volume packing lines.
What weight can it lift?
Our range handles products from [X] kg up to [X] kg per pick, including the gripper weight.
How long is installation?
Typically [X] days from delivery to production. Operators only need a short training session.
How Much Does a Robotic Palletiser Cost?
Our cobot palletising solutions start from $48,500 Ex GST.
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Pricing varies widely depending on payload, speed, gripper type, safety requirements and how much pallet handling is included. Entry-level collaborative systems cost significantly less than high-speed industrial cells.
Rather than focusing on the purchase price alone, look at the total return. A simple way to estimate ROI:
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Annual savings = labour cost saved + injury and downtime costs avoided + product damage reduced + extra output gained
Payback period = system cost ÷ annual savings
Most businesses are surprised by how quickly the numbers stack up, especially where palletising currently needs one or more full-time operators per shift.
Common Questions About Robotic Palletisers
Can a robotic palletiser handle different products?
Yes. With programmable patterns and interchangeable grippers, one robot can handle many SKUs.
Is it difficult to operate?
No. Modern systems use simple touchscreen interfaces, and operators don’t need any robotics experience.
How long does installation take?
Many systems are installed and commissioned in just 2 days, with minimal disruption to production.
Will it replace my workers?
Most businesses redeploy staff to more skilled, less physically demanding roles, which also helps address labour shortages.