6 River Systems

6 River Systems is a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for the logistics and non-grocery retail sectors. Its flagship hardware product, “Chuck,” works collaboratively with warehouse employees on a variety of order fulfillment-related tasks, such as picking, sorting, putaway, and replenishment. Every Chuck connects to 6 River’s cloud-based software, which assigns the work using a patented algorithm to calculate optimal task allocation and path planning. The software also offers real-time performance metrics to help warehouse operators fine-tune operations.

The company’s robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model offers a way to add AMRs to a warehouse operation without breaking the bank. Rental agreements include both the robots and their software, including continuous updates. Existing customers can also rent additional Chucks to scale fast during temporary peak periods.