In high-throughput production environments, demands on intralogistics continue to rise: higher throughput, maximum availability, and the need for flexibility in material flow shape daily operations. With HERBIE, Carrybots will present a mobile robotic system at LogiMAT 2026 that was designed specifically for these requirements—positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional conveyor technology for production intralogistics.

Intralogistics under pressure: When performance and flexibility are required at the same time

Traditional conveyor technology delivers high performance, but is often rigid and complex to modify when processes change. Many mobile robotics solutions (AMRs) offer flexibility, yet quickly reach their limits in high-cycle operations and continuous 24/7 operation on the shop floor. In high-throughput environments, this can lead to bottlenecks, manual workarounds, or costly conversions—exactly where stable material flow is critical.

Positioning: HERBIE closes the gap between conveyors and conventional AMRs

HERBIE closes this gap. Carrybots developed the modular mobile robotic system specifically for production intralogistics—where conveyor systems become too inflexible and conventional AMR solutions cannot sustainably deliver the required performance. HERBIE handles high-frequency transport tasks between machines, lines, and buffers and can be flexibly adapted to changing requirements.

Availability: Designed for >99%—redundant system architecture without single points of failure

A key development goal for HERBIE is operational reliability. The system is designed for availability of more than 99% and engineered for use in critical material flows. A redundant system architecture without a single point of failure allows vehicles to be replaced when needed without interrupting ongoing operations. HERBIE is already in productive use at numerous customer sites and has proven itself in high-throughput production environments.

Cost efficiency: Entry into automation from €10,900

Alongside performance and availability, cost efficiency plays a decisive role. HERBIE significantly lowers the barrier to entry for automation: thanks to plug-and-play commissioning, a modular design, and a scalable system architecture, projects can be implemented step by step—without setting up a classic large-scale project. Attractive pricing models (purchase, leasing, or rental) and an entry price from €10,900 enable fast payback.

Typical applications: High-cycle production transport tasks

HERBIE is particularly suited for production-related transport tasks such as:

• Line supply and material replenishment
• Machine linking and transport between process steps
• Picking to packaging
• Flexible flow production
• End-of-line, packaging, and buffer logistics
• Internal material flows between manufacturing areas

HERBIE is already successfully used across industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, defense and infrastructure, food & beverages, injection molding, aerospace, warehousing/e-commerce, hospitals/healthcare, and battery manufacturing. Wherever high cycle rates, short handover times, and high system availability are required, the system demonstrates its strengths.

HERBIE at a glance

• Positioning: Conveyor alternative for intralogistics in high-throughput production
• Availability: designed for >99%, redundant system architecture without downtime
• Cost efficiency: from €10,900, plug & play, scalable, purchase/leasing/rental models

Carrybots at LogiMAT 2026: Hall 5, Booth C75

At LogiMAT 2026, Carrybots will showcase HERBIE as a response to growing requirements for high-performance intralogistics in production—focused on throughput, availability, and cost-effective scalability. Visitors can find Carrybots in Hall 5, Booth C75.