Instock

Instock builds automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for the e-commerce and logistics industries. The company’s modular racking system supports multiple configurations and extends up to the full height of a facility. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operate seamlessly within the structure, utilizing magnetic technology to move across floors, walls, and ceilings as they fetch bins for operators at workstations. Capable of lifting up to 66 pounds, the robots are designed to keep fulfilling tasks during outages, conduct ongoing health checks for preventative maintenance, and independently dock at charging stations when needed. Since the robots are the only dynamic element in the setup, maintenance is minimal and straightforward. Instock’s simulation-first approach lets facilities create a digital twin of their fulfillment site, evaluating the ASRS’ performance before any physical installation takes place.

While components of its offering are available for purchase (grids and bins can be purchased outright, rented, or acquired over time), Instock also offers its solution under a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Customers select the storage capacity (measured in total number of bins) and throughput capacity (measured in bin-presentations per hour) they need and are billed each quarter accordingly. With no vendor lock-ins, Instock ensures customers have the freedom to scale according to their storage and throughput requirements. The subscription includes end-to-end support, covering installation, maintenance, and integration with Incloud, the company’s cloud platform for managing system operations effectively.

“Fulfillment operators face mounting pressure to enhance speed, efficiency, and accuracy while cutting costs,” says Yegor Anchyshkin, Instock's co-founder and CEO. “Our mission is to empower businesses with flexible and accessible goods-to-person automation. RaaS delivers value from day one, minimizes risks for 3PLs and retailers, and enables businesses of all sizes to power-up their operations with cutting-edge solutions.”