The TORY® RFID is a Retail robot developed by MetraLabs (Germany), launched 2015.
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Overview
RFID-enabled mobile robot for inventory capture, localization, and optimization in retail environments.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Kmart, ADLER Modemärkte AG
Viability
Kmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
Availability
Specifications
Category: Retail- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2001
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Safety & certifications3
- R15 08 Certified
- false
- Iso 3691 4 Certified
- false
- Safety Certification
- TÜV Thüringen certified,Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex IV No. 21
Other26
- Extras
- {"robots_installed":"200+","years_experience":"20+","autonomous_kilometers":"50000+"}
- Industries
- retail_dc
- Amr Subtype
- other
- Applications
- retail_assistance
- Auto Docking
- true
- Sub Category
- point_of_sale_advertising
- Auto Charging
- true
- Specs Sources
- View Link
- Model Variants
- TORY RFID,TORY to go
- Price Currency
- EUR
- Company Country
- DE
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam,natural_feature
- Deployment Notes
- Used in retail stores for advertisement, shelf analysis, and customer engagement.
- Price On Request
- true
- Industries Served
- retail
- Network Protocols
- wifi_4,lte_4g
- Software Platform
- Web-based application
- Specs Source Pass
- phase_d_detect_enrich
- Environment Rating
- indoor_only
- Obstacle Detection
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Floor Compatibility
- smooth_concrete,painted_concrete,epoxy
- Pedestrian Detection
- human_aware
- Primary Applications
- other
- Additional Information
- • **Primary Function**: Autonomous daily inventory scanning using RFID technology with ~99% reading accuracy • **Key Features**: Shelf localization, inventory optimization, bestand optimization, autonomous operation in retail environments • **Integration**: ERP system compatibility for centralized data management and flexible reporting • **Safety**: Intelligent sensor-based obstacle avoidance, human-robot collaboration capable, TÜV Thüringen certified safety steering control per Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC • **Awards**: RFID Journal Live! 2016 Best New Product finalist; Thüringer Innovationspreis 2019 (Digital & Media category) • **Application Context**: Enables daily inventory without store staff interruption, optimizes stock levels by reducing overstock while maintaining product availability, supports sustainability through reduced overproduction and returns • **Product Ecosystem**: TORY® (multi-function retail robot with advertising screens and shelf scanning), TORY® to go (manual RFID scanner for smaller stores), custom solutions available • **Notable Customers**: Decathlon, Kmart Australia • **Language**: German-language website; English version available
- Service Network Density
- global
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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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