SEER Robotics SlimReach 1400 Autonomous Reach Truck - US Model (SSR-1400US)

Aisles are the most expensive empty space in a warehouse, and every extra centimeter of clearance is floor you pay for and cannot store on. The SEER Robotics SlimReach 1400 Autonomous Reach Truck - US Model (SSR-1400US) is built around that tension: a driverless reach truck that works in narrow aisles, finds its own way by laser SLAM and runs a full shift on one battery charge.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SEER Robotics and its lineage

SEER Robotics (06106.HK) describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around the Robot Brain. It serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. That customer base matters to a buyer in the Caribbean, because it means the control software in this truck has been shaped by many different sites, layouts and operating habits rather than by a single showcase installation.

The SlimReach 1400 sits in the manufacturer's family of autonomous material handling vehicles. Within the same range are the SlimReach 1400 (SSR-1400) and the SEER Robotics SlimReach 1400 Autonomous Reach Truck - EU Model (SSR-1400EU), along with counterbalance designs such as the SEER Robotics 1400 Kg Autonomous Counterbalance Truck (SCB-1400). This page covers the US Model, the SSR-1400US, and every figure below belongs to that version.

Positioning and key technology

The SSR-1400US is an automatically navigating reach truck. Its navigation type is laser SLAM, which means the truck builds and uses a map of the site from laser scans rather than relying on tracks or magnetic guides. For the sensing itself the truck carries four lidar units: one SLM-SLE4248 and three SICK NanoScan3 HV.

The slim body is the heart of the positioning. The robot is only 1184 mm wide, and the minimum aisle width is 1384 mm, which makes it suitable for narrow aisle scenarios. It handles both open pallets and closed pallets. For safety, the robot has passed UL certification (UL 583:2023) and other related certifications.

If you are comparing several machines in the family, the Reach Trucks category lists the reach truck models together.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the robot body color options, the included accessories or the charger model; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SSR-1400US suited to narrow aisles?

A reach truck earns its place by letting a warehouse use tighter aisles, and the SSR-1400US is specified with exactly that in mind. The body is 1184 mm wide, and the minimum aisle width is 1384 mm. For a planner, that single pair of numbers is the starting point for any racking layout.

Narrow aisles are only workable if the truck can see its surroundings reliably. Here the four lidar units come in: one SLM-SLE4248 plus three SICK NanoScan3 HV. Combined with laser SLAM navigation, the truck works from a map of the site and keeps track of its position without added guidance infrastructure on the floor.

The truck handles open pallets and closed pallets, so mixed pallet stock does not force a change of vehicle. With a rated load capacity of 1400 kg at a 500 mm load centre distance and a standard lifting height of 3000 mm, the working envelope is clearly stated, and a layout can be checked against it before any order is placed.

How does the SSR-1400US stay in operation through a shift?

An autonomous truck is only as useful as its uptime. The SSR-1400US runs on a 24V / 210 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery, and the comprehensive battery life is 8 h. That is one full working shift on a charge.

Recharging is quick: the charging time from 10% to 80% is 2.5 h. The charging method is manual or automatic, so a site can start by plugging in by hand and later move to automatic charging as the operation matures.

The operating window is 0℃ to 50℃ with relative humidity from 10% to 90%, with no compression and no condensation. That is worth reading closely if the truck will work near cold rooms, open dock doors or poorly ventilated halls, because condensation is outside the stated envelope. The weight with battery is 2060 Kg (4541.52 lb), which is relevant when checking floor loading and any lift or ramp the truck must use.

Who is the SSR-1400US for?

The first group is warehouse and distribution operators who want more pallet positions from the same building. A truck specified for narrow aisles lets them tighten the racking plan, and the autonomous operation removes the need for a driver on every shift.

The second group is manufacturers who move pallets between production, buffer storage and dispatch. Laser SLAM navigation and a clearly stated lifting height suit repeatable internal flows, and the four customization methods (fork width, overall height, color and logo) help when the pallets or the plant standards are not typical.

The third group is integrators and project engineers who need a reach truck they can fit into a larger automation scheme. They will value that the sensors, navigation type, battery and certification are named in the specification.

Buyers who specify for another market can look at the SSR-1400EU or the base SSR-1400. If your operation needs a counterbalance layout instead of a reach layout, the SCB-1400 is the nearby alternative. For wider factory automation, the Factory Robots category shows the rest of the range.

What is the SSR-1400US used for?

1. Narrow-aisle pallet storage. Placing and retrieving pallets in racking where aisle width is tight.
2. Raising loads to rack level. Lifting pallets up to the standard lifting height of 3000 mm.
3. Handling open and closed pallets. Moving both pallet types with the same truck.
4. Shift-long internal transport. Running a full shift on one battery charge between receiving, storage and dispatch.
5. Production-line supply. Feeding pallets to manufacturing areas on repeatable routes.
6. Custom-configured duties. Working with a fork width, overall height, color and logo adapted to the site.

Pricing and Availability

No price is shown here, because the final configuration depends on the fork width, overall height, color and logo you choose and on the site. Quotation is the way to buy: send us your layout, pallet type and shift pattern, and we will respond with a proposal. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The SEER Robotics SlimReach 1400 Autonomous Reach Truck - US Model (SSR-1400US) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What load can the SSR-1400US carry?

The rated load capacity is 1400 kg (3086.47 lb) at a load centre distance of 500 mm (19.69 in).

How high can it lift?

The standard lifting height is 3000 mm (118.11 in).

How does it navigate?

It navigates automatically by laser SLAM, using four lidar units: one SLM-SLE4248 and three SICK NanoScan3 HV.

How narrow can the aisle be?

The robot is 1184 mm wide and the minimum aisle width is 1384 mm.

How long does the battery last and how fast does it charge?

The comprehensive battery life is 8 h from a 24V / 210 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery. Charging from 10% to 80% takes 2.5 h, manually or automatically.

Can it be customized?

Yes. Four customization methods are supported: fork width, overall height, color and logo.

Where can I buy the SSR-1400US and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page by requesting a quotation. The cost depends on the configuration and delivery arrangements, so it is given in the quotation and not shown here.

Summary

Aisle space is what a warehouse pays for most, and the SSR-1400US is designed to use less of it: a 1184 mm body, a 1384 mm minimum aisle, a 1400 kg rated load, a 3000 mm standard lifting height and a full shift of battery life. Laser SLAM navigation, four lidar units and UL 583:2023 certification complete the picture for a site that wants driverless reach truck work. For a quotation on this truck, this page is the starting point.