Semi-automated order picking trucks

Order picking is a labour-intensive process. Operators of traditional order picker trucks are frequently stepping on and off their trucks in order to pick goods and to move their trucks to the next picking location. This is a repetitive and time-consuming activity for the operator. 

The BT Optio OSE250 order picking truck  and OSE250P order picking truck with operator platform featuring t-mote remote drive feature improve safety and increase productivity. Using a small finger operated remote control; the remote drive function allows the operator to advance the truck without having to ride on it. The operator can walk alongside it and pick goods from the racking to a load carrier, reducing the need to repetitively step on and off the truck. 

The remote drive concept shortens the time a working cycle takes, which in turn increases the picking productivity of operators and creates a smoother picking flow. When compared to a manually operated order picking truck, Toyota says use of remote drive trucks can show an increase of up to 20% in productivity gains for identical picking cycles.

The truck is also fitted with safety scanners which detect objects up to 1m in front of the truck and cause it to stop automatically or adjust its path to prevent collisions. In remote mode, the truck moves at a speed of 4km/h and a warning light flashes to warn bystanders of its movement.