New Small Sorting AGV "HyperSort" Launched: Zero Initial Investment, Pay-Per-Use Billing System
Gaussyが運営するロボットサービスRobowareは、Suzhou HyperLeap Technologyと提携し、仕分け用小型AGV「ハイパーソート」の提供を開始した。本製品は物流ロボットとして珍しい従量課金モデルを採用しており、仕分け処理数量に応じて費用が発生する。初期投資ゼロで導入可能とし、物流拠点における自動化の導入ハードル引き下げを目指す。
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Roboware, a warehouse robot service operated by Gaussy Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shingo Sakurai), has partnered with Suzhou HyperLeap Technology Co., Ltd. (Suzhou, China; General Manager: CHEN XIN; hereinafter "HyperLeap"), a provider of flexible modular robot solutions for logistics, to begin offering a small-sized sorting AGV available under a "pay-per-use" billing model.
In the logistics robot market, where bulk sales or fixed monthly subscriptions are mainstream, this service adopts a "pay-as-you-go" system. By doing so, it aims to significantly lower the barrier to adoption for small and medium-sized logistics operators who have previously hesitated to automate, thereby contributing to improved productivity in logistics operations.
1. Background: Growing Automation Needs vs. Stalled Adoption
Amid the intensifying labor shortage at logistics sites, the movement to introduce robots for labor-saving and personnel reduction is accelerating. There is high interest in automating picking and sorting processes, which are particularly labor-intensive, and as it becomes increasingly difficult to secure operational staff, more companies are making this an urgent priority.
On the other hand, in the logistics industry, where over 90% are considered small and medium-sized enterprises, automation is far from fully penetrated, and the dependence on human labor, including spot workers, continues. The biggest reason for hesitating to automate is thought to be the high initial investment and the difficulty in seeing the associated return on investment (ROI). The logistics industry experiences significant seasonal fluctuations, and a fixed-cost automation model can pose a major management risk during periods of low volume. Additionally, contracts with shippers are generally subject to short-term reviews or lack renewal guarantees, which is another factor hindering automation due to high investment risk.
Until now, Roboware has provided bulk sales as well as fixed monthly subscriptions (rental plans), allowing various companies, regardless of size, to use logistics robot services. In response to the recent expansion of automation needs, we are launching this new service as a "pay-per-use model" to support a wider range of users, primarily small and medium-sized operators, in solving their challenges through robot utilization.
2. Features of the Pay-Per-Use Model
The "pay-per-use model," which is rare for logistics robots, is a system where costs are basically incurred based on the quantity of sorting processed. Charging is defined as the moment a small AGV transports a single piece of cargo to a designated bay and completes the sorting process. If sorting volume decreases, costs decrease accordingly. There is no risk of being left with only a large cost burden during off-peak seasons.
This model is characterized by the ability to enjoy the benefits of automation based on actual usage while suppressing risks associated with capital investment and long-term contracts. It allows for phased scaling in line with volume forecasts, and because there is no need to fix the payback period in advance, it has the advantage of allowing investment plans to be made from a long-term perspective and flexibly responding to volatile market environments.
3. Product Overview of Small Sorting AGV "HyperSort"
HyperSort is a small but highly maneuverable sorting AGV. It excels in deployment speed and installation flexibility, making it one of the best options for a small start in flat-type sorting automation at small and medium-sized logistics centers.
Key Features:
- Compact design allows for retrofitting in existing warehouses
- Flexible adaptation to layout changes
- Short-term startup possible
Recommended for:
- Logistics centers with a daily volume of tens of thousands of pieces
- E-commerce related warehouses with large differences between peak and off-peak periods
- Companies that have considered automation but have not reached the point of introduction
- Utilize warehouse space effectively with free layouts: We design solutions flexibly to match the installation site. The floor load requirement is 300kg/m², usable on any floor in a typical warehouse. The time required for introduction is approximately 1-2 weeks, enabling a quick start.
- Stable and highly efficient, 24-hour continuous operation possible: Capable of simultaneously controlling 2,000 robots, it supports implementation in large warehouses. Operation does not stop, and it can be expanded or reduced as needed. It also enables a comfortable working environment with low noise.
[Domestic Premiere Exhibition] HyperSort unit to be exhibited at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition. We will be exhibiting the actual HyperSort unit, a first in Japan, at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition scheduled for April 2026. You can see how it demonstrates high performance with maneuverability superior to conventional robots along with other lineups. We look forward to seeing you there.
[Booth Details]
Location: Intex Osaka, Hall 6, A6-12
Dates: April 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-17:00 (16:00 on the final day, the 10th)
About HyperLeap:
HyperLeap is a logistics robot venture that provides modular robots for warehouse management and manufacturing. With a highly flexible sorting system as its core solution, it supports cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and accelerated intelligent transformation for companies in various industries through agile deployment.
About Roboware:
Warehouse robot service Roboware has provided design, introduction, operation, and maintenance in a one-stop shop since 2022, aiming to realize a world where anyone can flexibly automate regardless of company size or industry. We have signed sales partnership agreements with multiple robot manufacturers, proposing the optimal solution from a variety of models to support problem-solving.
About Gaussy:
Under the vision of "New opportunities from logistics," Gaussy builds mechanisms that can flexibly respond to changes in warehouse needs and cargo volumes, providing new options for business. We provide two services: Roboware, a subscription-type monthly warehouse robot service that allows anyone to easily operate a warehouse using robots, and WareX, a sharing warehouse service that allows anyone to easily use vacant warehouse space.
In the logistics robot market, where bulk sales or fixed monthly subscriptions are mainstream, this service adopts a "pay-as-you-go" system. By doing so, it aims to significantly lower the barrier to adoption for small and medium-sized logistics operators who have previously hesitated to automate, thereby contributing to improved productivity in logistics operations.
1. Background: Growing Automation Needs vs. Stalled Adoption
Amid the intensifying labor shortage at logistics sites, the movement to introduce robots for labor-saving and personnel reduction is accelerating. There is high interest in automating picking and sorting processes, which are particularly labor-intensive, and as it becomes increasingly difficult to secure operational staff, more companies are making this an urgent priority.
On the other hand, in the logistics industry, where over 90% are considered small and medium-sized enterprises, automation is far from fully penetrated, and the dependence on human labor, including spot workers, continues. The biggest reason for hesitating to automate is thought to be the high initial investment and the difficulty in seeing the associated return on investment (ROI). The logistics industry experiences significant seasonal fluctuations, and a fixed-cost automation model can pose a major management risk during periods of low volume. Additionally, contracts with shippers are generally subject to short-term reviews or lack renewal guarantees, which is another factor hindering automation due to high investment risk.
Until now, Roboware has provided bulk sales as well as fixed monthly subscriptions (rental plans), allowing various companies, regardless of size, to use logistics robot services. In response to the recent expansion of automation needs, we are launching this new service as a "pay-per-use model" to support a wider range of users, primarily small and medium-sized operators, in solving their challenges through robot utilization.
2. Features of the Pay-Per-Use Model
The "pay-per-use model," which is rare for logistics robots, is a system where costs are basically incurred based on the quantity of sorting processed. Charging is defined as the moment a small AGV transports a single piece of cargo to a designated bay and completes the sorting process. If sorting volume decreases, costs decrease accordingly. There is no risk of being left with only a large cost burden during off-peak seasons.
This model is characterized by the ability to enjoy the benefits of automation based on actual usage while suppressing risks associated with capital investment and long-term contracts. It allows for phased scaling in line with volume forecasts, and because there is no need to fix the payback period in advance, it has the advantage of allowing investment plans to be made from a long-term perspective and flexibly responding to volatile market environments.
3. Product Overview of Small Sorting AGV "HyperSort"
HyperSort is a small but highly maneuverable sorting AGV. It excels in deployment speed and installation flexibility, making it one of the best options for a small start in flat-type sorting automation at small and medium-sized logistics centers.
Key Features:
- Compact design allows for retrofitting in existing warehouses
- Flexible adaptation to layout changes
- Short-term startup possible
Recommended for:
- Logistics centers with a daily volume of tens of thousands of pieces
- E-commerce related warehouses with large differences between peak and off-peak periods
- Companies that have considered automation but have not reached the point of introduction
- Utilize warehouse space effectively with free layouts: We design solutions flexibly to match the installation site. The floor load requirement is 300kg/m², usable on any floor in a typical warehouse. The time required for introduction is approximately 1-2 weeks, enabling a quick start.
- Stable and highly efficient, 24-hour continuous operation possible: Capable of simultaneously controlling 2,000 robots, it supports implementation in large warehouses. Operation does not stop, and it can be expanded or reduced as needed. It also enables a comfortable working environment with low noise.
[Domestic Premiere Exhibition] HyperSort unit to be exhibited at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition. We will be exhibiting the actual HyperSort unit, a first in Japan, at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition scheduled for April 2026. You can see how it demonstrates high performance with maneuverability superior to conventional robots along with other lineups. We look forward to seeing you there.
[Booth Details]
Location: Intex Osaka, Hall 6, A6-12
Dates: April 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-17:00 (16:00 on the final day, the 10th)
About HyperLeap:
HyperLeap is a logistics robot venture that provides modular robots for warehouse management and manufacturing. With a highly flexible sorting system as its core solution, it supports cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and accelerated intelligent transformation for companies in various industries through agile deployment.
About Roboware:
Warehouse robot service Roboware has provided design, introduction, operation, and maintenance in a one-stop shop since 2022, aiming to realize a world where anyone can flexibly automate regardless of company size or industry. We have signed sales partnership agreements with multiple robot manufacturers, proposing the optimal solution from a variety of models to support problem-solving.
About Gaussy:
Under the vision of "New opportunities from logistics," Gaussy builds mechanisms that can flexibly respond to changes in warehouse needs and cargo volumes, providing new options for business. We provide two services: Roboware, a subscription-type monthly warehouse robot service that allows anyone to easily operate a warehouse using robots, and WareX, a sharing warehouse service that allows anyone to easily use vacant warehouse space.