Righthand Robotics
RightPick — AI-powered robotic piece picking for e-commerce
RightHand Robotics makes RightPick, an AI-powered robotic picking system for e-commerce and 3PL operations. Their flexible gripper handles thousands of SKU types without changeover, and the AI improves pick success rates over time across all deployments.
E-commerce and retail DCs needing AI-powered robotic piece picking for polybags, apparel, and irregular items
Case or pallet level applications or operations with highly uniform, easy-to-grip SKU profiles
Strengths
- RightPick system handles extremely difficult SKUs including polybags and soft goods
- AI learns continuously from picks — improves over time on your specific SKU mix
- Proven in major e-commerce and 3PL deployments at scale
- Strong integration with goods-to-person AMR systems for end-to-end automation
Weaknesses
- High upfront cost — requires significant volume to justify
- Throughput still lags manual for simple, uniform SKU environments
- Requires structured pick station and WMS integration for full performance
Practitioner analysis
RightHand Robotics deploys their RightPick robotic piece-picking system for e-commerce and 3PL fulfillment. The system handles mixed-SKU piece picking from totes or shelves. Strong reference base including Paltac (Japan), and growing North American deployments.
Piece-picking robotics is genuinely capable but operational performance depends heavily on SKU profile fit and integration quality. Verify throughput at your specific SKU mix vs. RightHand's published throughput numbers. Smaller company than Berkshire Grey — verify long-term commitment.
E-commerce and 3PL operations with high-volume piece picking from totes or shelves where mixed-SKU picking automation creates labor displacement.
Verify SKU profile fit and operational throughput at your specific item mix.
Questions to ask in your RFP / demo
- What is the realistic throughput at our specific SKU profile and pick rate?
- Show me three deployments at our scale with operational data 12+ months post-go-live.
- What is the company's financial position and roadmap?
Products
AI-powered robotic piece picking for e-commerce and 3PL fulfillment