Slip Robotics

Slip Robotics is the creator of the SlipBot Automated Loading Robot (ALR), a large, omnidirectional mobile platform that carries 20 pallets per minute into/out of any trailer at any loading dock. SlipBot requires no additional infrastructure, dock modifications, IT integration, or WiFi. The robot autonomously loads and unloads trucks in just five minutes. Fork truck operators never need to enter the trailer, reducing driver wait time, increasing dock throughput, and improving worker safety. Once new pallets are on the ALR, the bot drives into the trailer to be transported, along with the load, to the next destination, where it drives itself off the trailer and onto the next dock.

Slip offers its solution through a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription. Customers pay an annual fee for the SlipBots ALRs, SlipControllers (hand-held devices that allow operators to control the bots), and SlipView (a data access tool that provides bot status and battery state, alongside insights on historical data and trends). This also includes all ongoing updates, maintenance, and support, ensuring the system is always performing at its best.

“Through our robots-as-a-service model, customers have the flexibility to scale their SlipBot fleets based on variable operational needs across sites,” says CEO Chris Smith. “Rather than selling our solution outright, a RaaS model allows us to offer tailored and agile solutions, guided implementation, and the ongoing support needed to unblock the bottlenecks at the loading docks.”