SEER Robotics Omnidirectional Stack 1000 Autonomous Forklift (SOS-1000)

Most warehouses are built around the forklift, but few forklifts are built around the warehouse. The SEER Robotics Omnidirectional Stack 1000 Autonomous Forklift (SOS-1000) turns that around: it is an autonomous stacker that can steer through 360° and slide sideways into a 1.8 m aisle instead of swinging wide to reach it. For operations where every meter of floor space carries a cost, that single ability changes how racking and traffic lanes can be laid out.

The SOS-1000 is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SEER Robotics and its platform

SEER Robotics is listed in Hong Kong under the code 06106.HK. It describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around the Robot Brain, and it serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. That customer base matters to a buyer in practice, because a forklift robot is rarely a stand-alone purchase. It sits inside a workflow of pallets, racks, charging points and people, and a manufacturer with many deployments behind it has met many of those layouts before.

The company's catalogue covers several forklift formats, from stackers to counterbalance trucks. The SOS-1000 belongs to the stacker family, which is built for lifting and placing pallets in racking rather than only carrying them from point to point.

Positioning and key technology

The SOS-1000 is positioned around maneuverability. It uses 360° omnidirectional steering, which allows lateral movement in 1.8 m narrow aisles and turning in 1.9 m confined spaces. Navigation is by Laser SLAM, with position accuracy of ±10 mm and angle accuracy of ±1°. The lidar set consists of one SLM-SLE4248 unit and three SLD40 units.

Path planning supports diagonal trajectories, arcs, lateral movements and detours, as well as cubic Bézier curve paths. The truck therefore does not have to follow the rigid forward-turn-forward geometry of a conventional vehicle. It handles open pallets, with a rated load of 1000 kg (2204.62 lb), and it runs on a lithium iron phosphate battery.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, any maximum lifting height beyond the standard one, the communication interfaces, the certifications for this model or the contents of the box; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SOS-1000 different from a conventional autonomous stacker?

The difference lies in how the truck uses floor space. A conventional vehicle needs room to turn before it can enter an aisle. The SOS-1000 steers through 360°, so it can move laterally in a 1.8 m aisle and turn in a 1.9 m space. Its minimum turning radius is 1445 mm. For a site where racking was set out tightly, this can decide whether automation fits at all or whether the layout has to be rebuilt first.

Path planning adds to this. Because the robot can follow diagonals, arcs, lateral moves and cubic Bézier curves, routes can be shaped to the building rather than the building being shaped to the robot. Detours are part of the same toolkit, so a blocked lane does not have to stop the whole workflow.

Fork dimensions are 1220 x 210 x 60 mm, and the fork outer width is 620 / 680 mm. The manufacturer also supports customization of fork width, robot height, color and logo, which helps when your pallets or your headroom do not match the standard configuration.

How does the SOS-1000 sense its surroundings and stay safe?

Navigation relies on Laser SLAM, with one SLM-SLE4248 lidar and three SLD40 lidars. Safety sensing combines 3D navigation LiDAR, distance sensors and hardware self-diagnostics. Optional front-mounted 3D cameras add pothole detection and recognition of ultra-small obstacles, which supports safe forward movement on floors that are not perfect.

Braking distance is ≤30 cm at 1 m/s and ≤50 cm at 1.5 m/s. Driving speed is 1.0 m/s at full load and 1.5 m/s with no load. The truck handles slopes under 5%, steps of 10 mm and gaps of 30 mm, so you should check dock plates, floor joints and ramps on your site against those figures. It is rated for 0℃ to 50℃ and relative humidity of 10% to 90%, without compression or condensation.

Who is the SOS-1000 for?

The SOS-1000 suits operations that move open pallets up to 1000 kg and are short of aisle width. Typical buyers are warehouse and distribution managers in compact buildings, manufacturers feeding lines from racking, and integrators who need a lift-capable robot that can turn in confined spaces. The 10 h to 12 h battery life and 1 h charging time from 10% to 80% also suit multi-shift sites, and the charging method can be manual or automatic.

If your loads are heavier, other models in the range may fit better. The SEER Robotics SlimStack 1500 Automated Forklift (SSS-1500EU) and the SEER Robotics SSS-2000EU have their own pages with their own specifications. For a counterbalance layout, look at the SEER Robotics 1400 Kg Autonomous Counterbalance Truck (SCB-1400). You can also browse the Stacker Forklifts and Autonomous Forklifts categories to compare formats side by side.

What is the SOS-1000 used for?

1. Pallet transport between stations: moves open pallets between receiving, storage and production points along planned routes.
2. Rack put-away and retrieval: lifts loads to the standard lifting height of 1600 mm for placing and picking in racking.
3. Narrow-aisle work: moves laterally in 1.8 m aisles where a conventional vehicle would not fit comfortably.
4. Line-side supply: delivers pallets to manufacturing lines while turning in confined spaces of 1.9 m.
5. Multi-shift operation: runs 10 h to 12 h on a battery that charges from 10% to 80% in 1 h.
6. Mixed-route logistics: follows diagonal, arc, lateral and Bézier paths where the floor plan is irregular.

Pricing and Availability

The SOS-1000 is supplied by quotation, so that the configuration matches your site. Tell us the pallet type, the fork width, the robot height and any color or logo requirements, and whether you want the optional front-mounted 3D cameras. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The SOS-1000 is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What load can the SOS-1000 carry?

The rated load capacity is 1000 kg (2204.62 lb) at a load centre distance of 600 mm. It is designed for open pallets.

How narrow an aisle can it work in?

The 360° omnidirectional steering allows lateral movement in 1.8 m narrow aisles and turning in 1.9 m confined spaces.

How accurate is its navigation?

It navigates by Laser SLAM with a position accuracy of ±10 mm and an angle accuracy of ±1°.

How long does it run and how fast does it charge?

Comprehensive battery life is 10 h to 12 h. Charging from 10% to 80% takes 1 h, and charging can be manual or automatic.

Can the forklift be customized?

Yes. Fork width, robot height, color and logo can be customized. Front-mounted 3D cameras are optional.

What sizes does the SOS-1000 come in?

The forklift dimensions are 1742 x 1018 x 2001 mm or 1742 x 1018 x 2200 mm, and the fork outer width is 620 / 680 mm. The fork dimensions are 1220 x 210 x 60 mm.

Where can I buy the SOS-1000 and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the configuration and delivery, so we give it in the quotation and not as a fixed figure here.

Summary

The SOS-1000 answers a simple problem: the aisle is narrower than the truck wants it to be. Omnidirectional steering, lateral movement, Laser SLAM accuracy of ±10 mm and a 1000 kg rated load make it a practical stacker for tight, busy buildings. A battery rated for 10 h to 12 h and fast charging keep it working across shifts. For a quotation tailored to your site, this page is the starting point.