# HEBIO

> Autonomous robotic systems for EUR pallet movement in warehouse automation.

HEBIO develops double-prong robotic systems that work as a swarm to autonomously lift and transport EURO pallets in warehouses. The plug-and-play solution automates truck loading/unloading 24/7, requiring only 1/20th of the time vs. manual processes.

## Company Info
- HEB-IO GmbH, c/o SCE gGmbH, Heßstr. 89, 80797 München, Germany
- Contact: hello@heb-io.de | +49 89 37064032
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hebio/

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## Products
- **HEBIO Robot**: Double-prong system for EUR pallets, omnidirectional drive, lifting capacity up to 2 tons, CE certified, laser navigation
- **HEBIO Software**: ROS2-based control system, cross-platform, ERP integration, real-time data

## Use Cases
- Drive-through pallet handling
- Transport automation / conveyor replacement
- Fully automated truck loading/unloading

## Team
- Julian Ernst – CEO / Organization
- Tim Tauber – COO / Communication
- Philipp Schabe - CTO / Technical Management
- Lukas Sambale – Robotics Development
- Dennis Schweiger – Electronics Development

## Advisory Board
- Prof. Dr. Joachim Schenk – Industrial Programming
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Linner – Business Administration & Automation
- Prof. Dr. Johann Glas – Logistics & Palletization
- stacktop GmbH - IT Architecture Consulting and Software Development

## Product Key Facts

### Dimensions & Weight
- Robot size: 120 × 20 × 9 cm (L × W × H) — fits inside Euro pallet openings
- Robot weight: under 50 kg
- Max load capacity: 2,000 kg

### Performance
- Battery runtime: 6–8 hours per charge (one full shift)
- Max speed: 1.5 m/s (collaborative mode with humans)
- Omnidirectional drive (turning on the spot, lateral movement)
- Centimeter-level pallet positioning accuracy
- Up to 33 robot pairs operating in parallel

### Sensors & Navigation
- Cameras, time-of-flight sensors (LiDAR), optical flow sensors
- Autonomous navigation within assigned zones
- Obstacle detection with stop/reroute capability
- QR/barcode and NFC tag goods identification

### Software & Integration
- Control system based on ROS 2
- Fleet management system included (browser-based)
- Integrates with SAP, WMS, MES, and ERP systems
- No cloud required — on-premise, cloud, or hosted deployment
- Remote maintenance supported
- VDA 5050 compatible for fleet control integration

### Supported Equipment
- Euro pallets (primary); roll cages and multi-pallet handling planned
- Integrated load cell for weighing goods

### Environment & Requirements
- Indoor use on flat concrete floors
- Cold storage operation planned (down to −20 °C)
- No structural modifications needed (no guide strips)
- Wi-Fi and radio networks for communication
- Compliant with ISO 3691-4; no forklift license required

### Safety
- Visual and acoustic signals for human-robot collaboration
- Emergency stop system per ISO 3691-4
- Self-locking lifting mechanism (safe during power failure)
- Manual mode available (operates like electric pallet jack)

### Business Models
- Purchase, leasing, or Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)
- Federal/state funding programs may apply
- Customer-serviceable routine maintenance
- On-site onboarding and employee training

## FAQ
- [FAQ (EN)](https://heb-io.de/en/faq): 46 frequently asked questions about the product, technology, safety, and business models
- [FAQ (DE)](https://heb-io.de/de/faq): Deutsche Version

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