SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS (AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS)

Most of what this robot does happens out of sight. Standing just 290 mm high, it drives in beneath a loaded rack, raises it clear of the floor and carries the whole structure to its next station, so that the rack stops being furniture and becomes freight. The SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS is a latent jack-up safety-type handling robot that navigates by laser SLAM, identifies the material racks it is sent to collect and jacks them up for transport. The result is an indoor facility that can move complete racks of goods without fixed conveyors, floor tracks or a driver at the controls.

Robots Middle East supplies the AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS to warehouses, manufacturing plants and distribution centres across the Middle East. Our team prepares each quotation around the customer's site, the version required and the preferred charging arrangement, and Robots Middle East coordinates delivery, technical support and after-sales service throughout the region.

Background

Seer Robotics and its place in smart logistics

Seer Robotics was established in 2015 and has its headquarters in Shanghai, China. The company works in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and smart logistics, developing autonomous mobile robots alongside the navigation and control technology that guides them. Its lifting robots form one branch of a wider family that covers different load classes and handling methods, from compact transport platforms to autonomous forklifts. The AMB-JS series sits in the heavier part of that family, where the task is not to carry a single tote or box but to move an entire rack of material in one journey.

Latent jacking guided by laser SLAM

A latent jack-up robot is built low enough to pass underneath the load it is going to carry. Once in position, it raises its lifting surface, takes the weight of the rack and drives off with it; at the destination it lowers the rack and leaves it standing on its own feet. This approach keeps racks in use as both storage and transport units, which is why it is widely chosen for goods-to-person picking, line-side supply and buffer management. The AMB-JS series pairs this method with laser SLAM navigation, in which the robot builds a map of its surroundings from laser scans and locates itself within it, rather than following magnetic tape or reflectors fixed to the floor. On the AMB-1000JS, SLAM positioning reaches ±5 mm without reflectors, the precision needed to centre the robot beneath a rack before it lifts.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the operating temperature range, the payload dimensions of the rack, the service life or any AMB-500JS figures beyond its dimensions and weight (marked — in the table); these are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the AMB-1000JS suitable for floors shared with people?

Moving a tonne of material autonomously is only acceptable where the robot can be trusted around staff, other vehicles and fixed equipment. On the AMB-1000JS, every safety feature is designed to the ISO 13849-1 standard for safety-related parts of control systems, and the robot has passed CE certification covering the Machinery Directive, the Radio Equipment Directive and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. For an operator preparing a risk assessment, that combination provides a recognised framework from which to begin.

Detection is handled by two SICK nanoscan3 Core safety laser scanners, a widely used family of sensors in industrial safety. Noise is held at ≤75 dB(A), measured in accordance with EN12053, which matters in facilities where people work beside the robot for full shifts. The lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry, a common choice for industrial vehicles, completes a design aimed at continuous indoor duty rather than occasional use.

How much space and infrastructure does the AMB-1000JS need?

Layout is often the deciding factor in an automation project, and the AMB-1000JS gives planners clear figures to work with. It needs a minimum aisle width of 1050 mm, and its maximum swing diameter is 1460 mm, the circle to allow for wherever the robot turns or rotates on the spot. At ≤1.5 m/s driving speed, it covers the distances of a typical indoor site briskly, while the 60±1 mm lift is enough to raise a rack clear of the floor without lifting it unnecessarily high.

Because navigation relies on laser SLAM, floor markers or reflectors are not required for positioning. Integration is supported by two RJ45 Gigabit wired network ports, and charging is provided through a manual charger or an automatic charging post, supplied as one or two pieces. With a comprehensive battery life of 7 h from its 48 V / 40 Ah pack, charging points can be sited where the robot pauses naturally between tasks. The one firm limit is the environment: the AMB-1000JS is designed for indoor transport only and is not recommended for outdoor use, so routes between buildings should be planned accordingly.

Who is the SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS for?

The series suits organisations that already store and stage material on racks and want those racks to travel on their own. Third-party logistics providers and e-commerce fulfilment centres can use it to bring racks to pickers rather than sending pickers along aisles. Manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, electronics and consumer goods can use it to keep production lines supplied with components and to clear finished work from the line. Hospitals, laboratories and large retail back-of-house operations with repetitive indoor transport routes are further candidates.

The choice between the two versions follows the weight of the loaded rack: the series is offered with a load capacity of 500 kg or 1000 kg, and both versions share the same footprint and weight with battery. Sites whose heaviest racks fall well within the lower class can discuss the AMB-500JS, while the AMB-1000JS covers the heavier class with the full set of figures above. Where the load or the handling method calls for something different altogether, the wider range of lifting robots offers alternatives, and Robots Middle East can advise which model fits the application.

What is the SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS used for?

1. Goods-to-person picking: racks are brought to a fixed picking station, and returned to storage once the order lines are complete.
2. Line-side supply: component racks travel from the stores to the production line as each batch is required.
3. Work-in-progress transfer: part-finished products move on racks between process cells without a forklift or a manual push.
4. Dispatch staging: completed orders on racks are carried to the outbound area and lined up for loading.
5. Buffer replenishment: empty racks are removed and full ones put in place in buffer zones, keeping material flowing between departments.
6. Returns and recycling flows: racks of returned goods or empty containers are taken back to sorting areas on a set schedule.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Middle East quotes the SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS on request, so that each offer reflects the version, the number of robots, the charging equipment and the scope of integration your site actually needs. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged together with the quotation. To begin, share your load weights, rack type and floor layout with our team, using the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of robot is the SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS?

It is a latent jack-up safety-type handling robot based on laser SLAM. It drives under material racks, recognises them, jacks them up and carries them to their destination.

What is the difference between the AMB-1000JS and the AMB-500JS?

The series is offered with a load capacity of 500 kg or 1000 kg, and both versions measure 1330 x 952 x 290 mm and weigh 265 kg with battery. The detailed performance figures in the table belong to the AMB-1000JS, and Robots Middle East supplies the AMB-500JS details with the quotation.

How precisely does the AMB-1000JS position itself?

Its SLAM positioning is accurate to ±5 mm without reflectors. That allows it to centre itself beneath a rack without markers fitted to the floor.

How wide do the aisles need to be?

The AMB-1000JS needs a minimum aisle width of 1050 mm. Its maximum swing diameter is 1460 mm, which should be allowed for wherever it turns.

How is the AMB-1000JS powered and charged?

It uses a 48 V / 40 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery with a comprehensive battery life of 7 h. Charging is provided through a manual charger or an automatic charging post, supplied as one or two pieces.

Can the AMB-1000JS be used outdoors?

No. It is designed for indoor transport only and is not recommended for outdoor environments.

Where can I buy the SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS and what does it cost?

Robots Middle East supplies the series throughout the Middle East and prices each project by quotation. Send us your requirements and we will prepare an offer for your site.

Summary

The SEER Robotics AMB-1000JS & AMB-500JS works beneath the load rather than beside it, and that low, unseen position is what lets a facility treat its racks as mobile units. Laser SLAM navigation, ±5 mm positioning on the AMB-1000JS, safety design to ISO 13849-1 with CE certification, and a choice between the 500 kg and 1000 kg classes make the series a practical route to automated rack transport on indoor floors shared with people. For operators in the region planning that step with Robots Middle East, this page is the starting point.