Keenon Warehouse Robots

What are Keenon warehouse robots?

Keenon warehouse robots are a family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) developed by KEENON Robotics Co., Ltd. for heavy-load material handling in industrial, commercial, and healthcare environments. The current lineup includes the S100 (100-120 kg payload, 8-hour operation with 15-second battery swap) and the S300 (300 kg payload for heavy industrial applications). Both use LiDAR and stereo vision SLAM-based navigation for autonomous operation in warehouses, factories, hospitals, hotels, and large commercial facilities. The S100 operates at 1 m/s maximum speed, has dimensions of 92.5×62×128.2 cm, and supports plug-and-play same-day deployment with pre-installed operating software.

How does the Keenon S100 navigate in a warehouse?

The Keenon S100 uses Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) with a LiDAR sensor that emits 360-degree laser pulses to measure distances to surrounding walls and obstacles, building a precise geometric map of the facility. Once mapped, the robot uses this map to determine its real-time position and plan optimal routes to task destinations. Stereo vision cameras supplement LiDAR at close range and for objects that laser sensing may not reliably detect. A 360-degree obstacle detection system covering the full robot perimeter, combined with configurable safety zones that progressively reduce speed as people or obstacles approach, enables safe operation in dynamic environments shared with human workers.

Why should facilities use Keenon warehouse robots instead of human transport workers?

Keenon warehouse robots provide several operational advantages over human material transport. They operate continuously up to 24 hours per day through battery swap capability without the breaks, fatigue, shift limits, and injury vulnerability of human transport workers. The S100's 100-kilogram payload handling eliminates the ergonomic injury risk from manual heavy lifting, which is among the most common workplace injury categories in warehouse environments. They deliver consistent transport throughput without variation from staffing gaps, shift changes, or absenteeism. And they free human workers to focus on tasks requiring judgment, dexterity, or customer interaction, which are more difficult to automate and where human capability delivers greater value.

What is the difference between the Keenon S100 and S300?

The primary difference is payload capacity: the S100 handles 100 to 120 kilograms (220 to 264 pounds) while the S300 handles up to 300 kilograms (661 pounds). Both use SLAM/LiDAR autonomous navigation, modular cargo tray systems, and industrial-grade construction for continuous multi-shift operation. The S100 is appropriate for facilities where individual transport loads stay under 120 kilograms, covering most internal logistics, hospital supply, and light manufacturing applications. The S300 is appropriate for heavy manufacturing components, bulk supply delivery, large hospitality property logistics, and any application where the load weight exceeds the S100's capacity. Both support multi-robot fleet coordination through Keenon's fleet management system.