The TORY® RFID is a Retail robot developed by MetraLabs (Germany), launched 2015.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
5 of 9 signals present
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Not in the Retail standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2015. 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
RFID-enabled mobile robot for inventory capture, localization, and optimization in retail environments.
At a glance
- Built for retail assistance
- Used across retail
- Navigates using LiDAR SLAM and natural feature
- Programmed through Web based application
- Certified to TÜV Thüringen certified and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex IV No. 21
- Detects and avoids obstacles in its path
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Kmart plans fleet-wide TORY rollout
Availability
Specifications
Category: Retail- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2001
Detailed specifications
What it is built for8
- Industries
- retail dc
- Amr Subtype
- other
- Applications
- retail assistance
- Sub Category
- point of sale advertising
- Industries Served
- retail
- Environment Rating
- indoor only
- Floor Compatibility
- smooth concrete,painted concrete,epoxy
- Primary Applications
- other
Movement & precision2
- Navigation Type
- lidar slam,natural feature
- Obstacle Detection
- Yes
Power & runtime2
- Auto Docking
- Yes
- Auto Charging
- Yes
Controls & integration4
- Ros Compatible
- No
- Network Protocols
- wifi 4,lte 4g
- Software Platform
- Web-based application
- Connectivity Options
- wifi,ethernet
Safety & certification3
- R15 08 Certified
- No
- Pedestrian Detection
- human aware
- Safety Certification
- TÜV Thüringen certified,Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex IV No. 21
Buying & support5
- Model Variants
- TORY RFID,TORY to go
- Price Currency
- EUR
- Price On Request
- Yes
- Availability Status
- available
- Service Network Density
- global
Other details1
- Iso 3691 4 Certified
- No
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Company milestones
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans fleet-wide TORY rollout
- 2015DeploymentTORY permanently deployed at ADLER
- 2015DeploymentADLER permanent TORY deployment begins
- 2010Awardit-innovation prize
- 2007AwardThuringian Research Award
- 2007PartnershipExport to USA, China, and Australia
- 2007LaunchFirst interactive shopping robot launched
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the TORY® RFID?
- The TORY® RFID is developed by MetraLabs, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the TORY® RFID?
- The TORY® RFID is a Retail robot made by MetraLabs.
- How much does the TORY® RFID cost?
- Pricing for the TORY® RFID is not publicly listed — contact MetraLabs for a quote.
- When was the TORY® RFID launched?
- The TORY® RFID was launched in 2015.
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