Scallog • Automated warehouse • Goods-to-person

Scallog goods-to-person automated warehouse: Boby robots bring goods to the operator.

A solution distributed in Italy by DIPITECH. Boby robots lift mobile shelves and bring them to the picking stations, so the operator stays put and, according to the manufacturer, picking becomes up to 3x more productive. The modular FLEXIPICK system can be reconfigured, runs 24/7 and is coordinated by the Scallog WCS® and RMS® software.

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Scallog / goods-to-person automated warehouse

Goods go to the operator, not the other way around.

Manufacturer: ScallogScallog — represented and distributed in Italy by DIPITECH Industrial Solution

FLEXIPICK is Scallog’s goods-to-person ("goods to man") automated warehouse solution. Bobys carry mobile shelves to the workstations, so the operator no longer walks the aisles. The system grows in modules, adding robots, shelves and stations as volumes increase, and connects to your WMS or ERP through the Scallog WCS® and RMS® software. Scallog is headquartered in Nanterre, France, and has worked on goods-to-person for 11 years. DIPITECH helps you with sizing, ROI estimation and project preparation, with technical-commercial support in Italy.

80 installations10 countries2,000 robots in the field11 years of experiencePicking ×3Up to -30% space

Scallog Boby robot for goods-to-person automated warehouse

Boby • Goods-to-person robot

Scallog Boby — the robot that brings the shelf to the operator

This robot slides under the mobile shelf, lifts it, carries it to the operator’s station and then puts it back in place. It handles up to 600 kg, travels at up to 1.5 m/s and works 14 hours in a row. When the battery runs low it docks by itself at the charging station, which is why the system can run around the clock.

Type: goods-to-person robot that carries the mobile shelves
Capacity: up to 600 kg per mobile shelf
Dimensions: 1000 × 650 × 450 mm
Speed: 1.5 m/s when empty; 1.2 m/s when loaded
Runtime: 14 h continuous; 2h30 recharge; 24/7
Navigation: optical sensor on guidance strip (160 mm × 1 mm)
Productivity: up to 600 picks/hour per operator

Scallog automated warehouse with Boby robots and mobile shelves — Boby robots and mobile shelves in a warehouse

Scallog goods-to-person picking station with operator — Picking station: goods arrive at the operator

Operator at a Scallog goods-to-person picking station with pick-to-light guidance — Operator at the station with pick-to-light guidance

Overview of the Scallog FLEXIPICK goods-to-person system with Boby robots, mobile shelves and picking stations — The FLEXIPICK system: robots, mobile shelves and stations

Scallog FLEXIPICK picking station with mobile shelf carried by the Boby robot

FLEXIPICK system • Shelves, stations and software

The full FLEXIPICK system: mobile shelves, stations and WCS® + RMS® software

The Boby is part of the FLEXIPICK system, which also includes single- or double-sided mobile shelves in 800, 1200 and 2500 mm sizes, ergonomic multi-operator picking stations and two software packages, Scallog WCS® and Scallog RMS®. WCS® optimizes picking, replenishment and inventory and talks to ERP and WMS through APIs. RMS® runs the fleet in real time, handling routes, traffic, charging, station queues and simulation. To make use of the building’s height there is also the Scallog Under Rack mode, in which Bobys work underneath traditional racking.

Mobile shelves: single- or double-sided, 800/1200/2500 mm, suited to cosmetics, footwear, textiles and small parts
Picking stations: ergonomic, multi-operator, pick-to-light visual guidance
Scallog WCS®: picking, replenishment and inventory optimization; ERP/WMS APIs and dashboards
Scallog RMS®: real-time fleet management (path planning, traffic and maps, 24/7 charging, task allocation, simulation, CE safety)
Guidance lines: no floor anchoring, route around obstacles, easy to install and replace
Height use: mezzanine and Scallog Under Rack mode
Scalability: robots, shelves and stations can be added over time

How it works

The goods-to-person cycle in 4 steps.

Traditional picking is turned around, because the goods now travel to the operator.

1 · Order

Scallog WCS® receives the order from the WMS/ERP and computes which shelves are needed and with what priority.

2 · The robot fetches the shelf

A Boby dispatched by RMS® reaches the selected shelf and delivers it to the assigned station.

3 · Picking at the station

The operator picks at an ergonomic station, guided by the display and pick-to-light, with fewer errors and less fatigue.

4 · Return and optimization

Once picking is done, the Boby returns the shelf to storage and moves on to the next mission, while Scallog RMS® keeps recalculating the fleet’s routes.

This page is part of our industrial automation, robotics and material handling offering. For pallets there are also the Multiway AMR and autonomous forklifts, and for very heavy loads the FOXTECH motorized transport skates.

Two technical articles help you frame the project. The first explains how to choose an automated warehouse between AS/RS, goods-to-person, vertical lift modules and AMRs. The second covers when goods-to-person pays off, with order-line thresholds per day and the method for calculating the return on investment.

Benefits

Why choose a goods-to-person warehouse.

Productivity, ergonomics and flexibility

According to Scallog, FLEXIPICK goods-to-person makes picking up to 3x more productive and speeds up reverse logistics up to 8x, because it removes walking time and reduces errors. The manufacturer also reports that storage space drops by up to 30% and direct labor by about 70% on average. Ergonomics improves too, since the operator works at a fixed station. The system is modular and scalable, so you can start with a few Bobys and add more as volumes grow or seasonal peaks arrive. The guidance lines need no floor anchoring, so the layout can be reconfigured without heavy construction work, and on-site installation takes about a month on average (two to three weeks for standard systems). Based on your real volumes, DIPITECH estimates the return on investment and sets out the growth plan.

Applications

Where to use the Scallog automated warehouse.

B2C e-commerceB2B store replenishmentIndustrial kittingCosmeticsSpare parts & small componentsRetail & booksFood & beverageFashion & luxuryMedical & pharma3PLReverse logistics

Specifications

Scallog Boby robot datasheet.

Below are the key specifications of the Boby, the heart of the goods-to-person system. The number of robots, shelves and stations is based on your SKUs, volumes and actual peaks, and the price depends on that sizing.

Parameter	Value
Capacity	up to 600 kg
Dimensions	1000 × 650 × 450 mm
Speed	1.5 m/s empty; 1.2 m/s loaded
Runtime	14 h continuous; 2h30 recharge
Navigation	optical sensor + guidance lines with no floor anchoring
Mobile shelves	single- or double-sided; sizes 800/1200/2500 mm
Productivity	up to 600 picks/hour per operator; picking up to ×3
Software	Scallog WCS® + RMS®, WMS/ERP integration
Installation	average on-site ~1 month; 2-3 weeks for standard systems

Official documentation is available at scallog.com.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Scallog automated warehouse

How does a Scallog goods-to-person automated warehouse work?

Boby robots lift the mobile shelves and bring them to the picking station (goods-to-person, or "goods to man"), where the operator picks without moving around. The Scallog WCS® and RMS® software assign missions and optimize routes. The result is less travel, fewer errors and, according to the manufacturer, up to 3x higher picking productivity.

How much does the Boby robot lift and how long does it run?

The Boby handles mobile shelves up to 600 kg, measures 1000×650×450 mm, travels at 1.5 m/s empty (1.2 m/s loaded) and runs 14 hours, with a recharge time of two and a half hours. Nobody needs to plug it in, because the robot docks by itself when the battery runs low, which lets the system run 24/7.

Does the warehouse need to be rebuilt, or can it be reconfigured?

It does not need to be rebuilt, because the optical guidance lines require no floor anchoring, route around pillars and expansion joints, and are easy to install and replace. The layout can be reconfigured and expanded over time, adding robots and modules as volumes grow, without the heavy construction work of a traditional AS/RS. To use the available height there are mezzanine configurations and the Scallog Under Rack mode, with robots operating under traditional racking.

Does the Scallog system integrate with your WMS/ERP?

Yes. Scallog WCS® (Warehouse Control System) connects to ERP and WMS via APIs, handles picking, replenishment and inventory and provides monitoring dashboards. Scallog RMS® (Robot Management System) coordinates the robots in real time, from routes and traffic to charging, mission allocation and station queues, and can simulate operation. In your request, it helps to state which WMS or ERP you use.

What is Scallog FLEXIPICK and how long does installation take?

FLEXIPICK is Scallog’s goods-to-person solution and includes Boby robots, single- or double-sided mobile shelves (800/1200/2500 mm), picking stations and the WCS® and RMS® software. On-site installation takes about a month on average and drops to two to three weeks for standard systems. The manufacturer reports 80 installations in 10 countries, 2,000 robots in the field and 11 years of experience.

How do I request an evaluation for a Scallog automated warehouse?

To get started we need the number of SKUs, lines and orders, available floor area and heights, seasonal peaks and productivity targets. DIPITECH distributes Scallog in Italy and helps you size the installation, from the robot fleet to the stations, estimate ROI and prepare the evaluation. Use the form below, WhatsApp or email.

Application support

Sizing, ROI and commissioning.

Beyond the choice of system, DIPITECH works with you on defining the automated warehouse project and coordinates the following steps with Scallog.

Volume analysis and ROI

Study of SKUs, lines/orders and peaks, sizing of robots, shelves and stations and ROI estimation.

Integration and commissioning

WCS® integration with WMS/ERP, layout, start-up and acceptance testing, coordinated with Scallog.

Growth and service

Scalability plan (more robots/shelves over time) and connection with Scallog for service and spare parts.

Contact

Request an evaluation or a quote for a Scallog automated warehouse.

If you want to automate picking and grow the warehouse in modules, DIPITECH Industrial Solution, Scallog’s distributor in Italy, helps you size the goods-to-person system, work out how quickly the investment pays back and start the project.

Application request

Tell us about your warehouse.

Include SKUs and volumes (lines and orders), floor area, heights, peaks and productivity targets.