HERBIE M
HERBIE M is designed for payloads of up to 50 kg. HERBIE impresses with over 99% availability, ensuring maximum reliability. With up to 12 transfers per minute per station, it is ideal for high-cycle processes requiring fast and precise positioning. With a starting price from €10,900, HERBIE is economically attractive across a wide range of applications. Alternatively, HERBIE is

Overview
HERBIE M – Maximum Reliability and Cost Efficiency for High-Performance Intralogistics Processes Our promise: HERBIE stands for the highest reliability and cost efficiency in automated intralogistics. With an availability of over 99% and a starting price from €10,900, it offers the optimal Solution for cost-efficient automation of high-performance intralogistics processes. Through fast and precise positioning (+/- 3 mm in less than one second), HERBIE achieves up to 12 transfers per minute per station, making it suitable for high-frequency material flows and processes. For diverse environments: From dusty production areas to cold storage rooms and clean rooms – HERBIE has already proven itself in all of these settings. Modular design: HERBIE is built on a modular principle and features a base module in three sizes. With individually customizable top modules, HERBIE can be perfectly tailored to a wide variety of applications and requirements – for a future-proof and scalable logistics Solution. Our philosophy: Maintenance-friendly, minimalist, and highly standardized hardware, combined with intelligent software that flexibly handles complex tasks. This interplay ensures maximum cost efficiency in complex systems.
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Key facts
Facts & Figures
- Number of devices in operation
- 200 Devices
- Industry
- Automotive, E-Commerce, Food, Parcel Logistics, Pharma, Manufacturing, Textiles & Fashion
- Communication Protocols
- CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Modbus, WebSocket, MQTT
- Soft Facts
- 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone
Features
- Charging method
- Battery swap, Inductive
- Load handling
- Tow coupling, Underride / pulling
- Market segment
- Enterprise, Mid-market
- Navigation technology
- Laser / LiDAR (SLAM), Spurführung
- Temperature range
- Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C)
Payment models
- Pricing model
- Leasing, Miete, Kauf / Einmalzahlung
Features
- Number of customers
- 50 Customers
- Max. load capacity per loading unit
- 250 Kilogram
How users rate HERBIE M
100 % of reviewers would recommend this solution (counts reviews that scored the recommendation question 4 or 5 out of 5; 1 to 3 counts as no recommendation).
How we calculate the even ScoreFew reviews so far
The even Score (0 to 100) sets the order of solutions. It is based only on published reviews:
- 85% quality: the average of performance, reliability and maintenance effort per review.
- Recency: newer reviews count more. After two years, a review counts only half as much.
- Smoothing: with few reviews, the value is pulled towards a fixed middle value of 3.5 stars, as if three reviews with 3.5 stars were added. So only solutions with several good and recent reviews reach a high score.
- 15% recommendation: the share of reviewers who would recommend the solution (4 or 5 out of 5).
- The even Score is shown from 3 reviews. Below that you see stars and the number of reviews, and the solution is listed after all with a visible score. On a tie, the number of reviews decides.
None of this can be bought: plans, advertising and co-marketing play no part.
What users say about HERBIE M
The HERBIE M receives an overall Review score of 4.4/5, with performance rated at 4.5/5 and maintenance effort at 4.5/5 receiving positive feedback. Reliability is rated at 4/5, which is broadly in line with the category averages (performance: 4.5/5, reliability: 4/5, maintenance effort: 4.5/5). In the automotive industry, a mid-sized company expresses concerns regarding reliability, particularly in relation to challenges in a machining manufacturing environment. In contrast, a larger company from a different industry rates the Solution consistently positively, highlighting its efficiency and ease of use, and sees no challenges with integration. Patterns emerge showing that smaller companies consider specific adaptations – such as safety features – to be necessary, while larger companies find the functionality sufficient. Both companies appreciate the efficiency gains provided by the HERBIE M; however, requirements and expectations regarding reliability vary depending on company size and industry.
All reviews2
„Good performance, reliability could be better“
We transport crates with engine components back and forth between CNC machines and the warehouse. This increases our unmanned production and keeps the machines organized.
After some initial teething problems were resolved, the overall system runs quite reliably. The Carrybots team is working diligently on further improvements to make the Herbie even more reliable.
Thanks to the lifting unit mounted on our Herbie M, we can serve machines and systems with different working heights. As our production continues to grow, we opted for control via an adhesive guide track, giving us maximum flexibility when changing routes. The compact design also allows transport in confined spaces.
The vehicle must withstand the constant influences of a machining production environment. In addition, the safety requirements for such a vehicle are particularly high.
The Herbie shares some travel routes with our forklifts. Near-collisions have occurred. To prevent these, I would like a projector that displays a warning on the floor in front of the vehicle.
„HERBIE M – A Step Toward an Efficient Future“
in the intralogistics of our repair workshop. Overall, HERBIE M offers a modern and efficient solution for internal material flow.
The HERBIE M from Carrybots has proven to be an efficient solution for internal material transport. The system reduces travel distances, optimizes work organization, and shortens process times through reliable and precise transport operations. Integration was seamless, operation is user-friendly, and the system has been well accepted by the team. Overall, HERBIE M offers a modern, cost-effective, and reliable solution that we would recommend for similar applications.
The deployment of the HERBIE M from Carrybots has proven to be extremely efficient in our facility. The system makes a significant contribution to optimizing our internal processes. The automated transport solution has allowed us to substantially reduce the distances our employees need to travel, which not only improves work organization but also boosts productivity. In addition, HERBIE M has led to a noticeable reduction in process time. Transport tasks are carried out reliably and precisely, avoiding delays and shortening throughput times. Integration into our existing infrastructure was seamless, and the system is user-friendly, which further promotes acceptance within the team. We are very satisfied with the system's performance and can recommend it without reservation for comparable applications.
Since the system covers several kilometers daily, we hope for hardware that proves equally reliable in the long term as the performance seen so far. After two years in operation, we can say that our experiences have been positive, although a final assessment of long-term reliability is not yet possible.
I can't think of much to say here at the moment. The Herbie M does what it's supposed to do, and does so very reliably.
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