Addverb SortIE –
Vertical Sortation
Robot
Fast, Accurate, High-Density Sortation
SortIE, Addverb’s advanced Vertical Sortation Robot, delivers high-speed, highly accurate sortation for modern warehouse and distribution environments. Now available through PBSA, SortIE travels on a dedicated tracks and sorts individual packets to designated locations at varying heights—optimising vertical space and driving operational efficiency.
Powered by AI-enabled sorting automation and an advanced belt drive mechanism, SortIE reduces errors, enhances throughput, and transforms fulfilment workflows—ideal for distribution centres, warehouses, and industrial facilities with high-volume sortation needs.
Key Benefits
- Increased Efficiency
Automates sorting and routing processes to significantly boost warehouse throughput and operational performance. - Improved Accuracy
Delivers highly accurate sortation with consistent precision – reducing manual errors and improving fulfilment quality. - Enhanced Safety
Reduces the need for repetitive, physically demanding tasks – improving safety and
ergonomics for warehouse staff. - Flexible & Scalable
SortIE can be programmed for a wide range of sorting applications and adapted to various warehouse layouts – providing long-term scalability.
Performance Specifications
Specification
Speed
Acceleration
Sorts per hour
Max Payload
Aisle Length
Racking Type Supported
Safety Systems
USP
Power Supply
Operating Temperature
Powered By
Detail
Up to 3 m/s
3 m/s²
400
10 kg
Up to 15 m
Customisable
Emergency stop, limit switches, fencing
Easy to integrate, scalable
220 V Single Phase AC
-25°C to +45°C
Bus bar
How SortIE Works
SortIE operates on a dedicated vertical track, travelling across an aisle and sorting individual packets to their assigned destinations at various heights. Its highly efficient belt drive mechanism ensures smooth, controlled motion and precise item placement.
With AI-enabled algorithms, SortIE optimises sort paths and adapts dynamically to varying item types and order profiles—delivering both speed and accuracy in demanding environments.
Watch SortIE in action
Applications
- High-speed sortation
- Reverse logistics
- Put-away optimisation
- E-commerce and retail fulfilment
- Space-constrained warehouse environments
Why Choose SortIE
- Automates high-speed sorting with exceptional accuracy
- Maximises warehouse vertical space with dynamic height-based sortation
- Supports a wide range of packet sizes and weights
- Seamless integration with warehouse management and control systems
- Scalable for future growth and changing operational needs
