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Smoby

Discontinued

Built by Balyo · France

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The Smoby is a Warehouse AMR developed by Balyo (France), launched 2008. Key specifications: type forklift counterbalance, payload ≤ 1500 kg, min. aisle 1800 mm, navigation other. The Smoby has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

RoboScore

38.8/ 100

Speculative — thin evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%10/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%90/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%81/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Warehouse AMR standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2008. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

The Smoby is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklift manufactured by Balyo SA, designed for indoor warehouse operations. With a 1,500 kg payload capacity and maximum lift height of 5,182 mm, it is built to serve third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce operations. The robot is classified as a counterbalance forklift AMR and uses alternative navigation methods beyond standard obstacle avoidance systems.

At a glance

  • Built for each picking, case picking and pallet picking
  • Used across 3pl and ecommerce

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2005

VEENY ProMat Innovation Award entry

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Warehouse AMR
Type
forklift counterbalance
Payload
≤ 1500 kg
Min. aisle
1800 mm
Navigation
other
Safety cert.
unknown
Battery type
other
Maturity
commercial shipping
Pricing model
unknown
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2005

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Industries
ecommerce fulfillment,retail dc,grocery,pharmaceutical,manufacturing,cold chain,apparel,general warehousing,other
Payload Class
heavy,heavy,heavy,heavy,ultra heavy
Primary Applications
each picking,case picking,pallet picking,putaway,replenishment,sortation,kitting,other
Movement & precision1
Walking Speed Ms
2
Buying & support3
Model Variants
VEENY Turret Truck,REACHY Reach Truck,LOWY Stacker,LOWY CB CB Stacker,TUGGY Tugger
Price On Request
true
Availability Status
available
Other details5
Capacity
1500Kgs/3300lbs,1600Kgs/3500lbs,1600kgs/3500lbs,1600Kgs/3500lbs,7000Kgs/15000lbs
Lift Height
17m/56ft,11m/36ft,3m/10ft,4m/13ft,null
Working Aisle
1.8m/6ft,2.9m/10'6"ft,3m/10ft,3.8m/12.5ft,null
Lift Height Mm
5600,3600,3000,4000,
Pulling Capacity
null,null,null,null,7000Kgs/15000lbs

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Company milestones

  • 2023AwardVEENY ProMat Innovation Award entry
  • 2023DeploymentDanone selects Balyo for ten autonomous Reachy trucks
  • 2005MilestoneFounded in France
  • MilestoneTuggy technical specifications listed
  • MilestoneWorldwide robot fleet claim
  • LaunchVEENY robotic VNA turret truck product page
  • MilestoneNo verified deployment or milestone found
  • MilestoneTuggy product page published

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Smoby?
The Smoby is developed by Balyo, based in France.
What type of robot is the Smoby?
The Smoby is a Warehouse AMR made by Balyo.
How much does the Smoby cost?
Pricing for the Smoby is not publicly listed — contact Balyo for a quote.
When was the Smoby launched?
The Smoby was launched in 2008.
What are the key specifications of the Smoby?
Key specifications of the Smoby: type forklift counterbalance, payload ≤ 1500 kg, min. aisle 1800 mm, navigation other, safety cert. unknown.

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