SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10)

On a pallet robot, the eye goes first to the forks, the drive wheel and the LiDAR heads. The component that decides whether those parts behave as one machine sits out of sight, weighs 0.75 kg and is about the size of a paperback. The SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10) is that component: a controller designed around the single-steering wheel motion model. It gathers navigation, obstacle sensing, industrial bus traffic and PLC-style programming into a single unit rather than spreading them across separate boards.

Robots Middle East supplies the SRC-F10 to robot builders, integrators and operators of intralogistics fleets across the Middle East. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation, arranges delivery to your site and supports the controller after installation, so that a regional project has one point of contact from specification to commissioning.

Background

SEER Robotics and the Robot Brain

SEER Robotics, listed in Hong Kong as 06106.HK, describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around the Robot Brain. The company serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. Its controllers are the practical form of that idea: a common platform for localisation, motion control and communication, offered in versions suited to particular vehicle types. The SRC-F10 is the member of that family intended for pallet handling.

A controller shaped around one vehicle type

General-purpose controllers must allow for many chassis layouts. The SRC-F10 takes the opposite approach. It is a dedicated controller for pallet-handling robots and supports the single-steering wheel motion model, the drive arrangement it is built for. Around that core, SEER has combined a multi-core architecture, real-time control and hardware isolation, which enhance safety and stability. Support for Codesys under IEC 61131-3 allows engineers with a PLC background to work in a familiar environment instead of learning a proprietary toolchain.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. SEER Robotics has not published the processor, the memory and storage, the contents of the box, the mounting method or a functional safety rating; these points are confirmed with you at quotation.

What makes the SRC-F10 different from a general-purpose robot controller?

The difference lies in focus. A general-purpose unit has to accommodate differential drives, multiple steering wheels and other layouts, and the integrator then spends time configuring away what the vehicle does not need. The SRC-F10 begins from the single-steering wheel motion model, which is common on pallet-handling vehicles, so the motion side of the project starts from a model that already matches the chassis.

Connectivity follows the same reasoning. Pallet robots carry a considerable number of peripherals: drives, battery systems, indicators and sensors. The SRC-F10 provides dual CAN redundancy and five RS485 ports for seamless integration, together with two gigabit Ethernet channels and one 100 Mbps channel, two USB3.0 ports and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. Redundant CAN is particularly relevant where the drive bus must remain available, because a single damaged line need not take the vehicle out of service.

The third distinction is the engineering environment. With a Codesys plugin compliant with IEC 61131-3, logic for forks, interlocks and site-specific behaviour can be written by PLC engineers in the languages they already use. For organisations whose automation teams come from conveyor and machine-building work rather than robotics, this shortens the learning curve considerably.

How does the SRC-F10 handle navigation and sensing?

Sites differ, and a controller tied to one localisation method can force changes to the building. The SRC-F10 supports four approaches: SLAM, QR code, reflector and NFL navigation. A newly built warehouse might rely on SLAM alone, a facility with repetitive racking might add reflectors, and a production area with fixed stations might use QR codes at its docking points. Positioning accuracy is ±5 mm, ±1°, which matters when a robot has to engage a pallet or align with a conveyor transfer.

For perception, the controller accepts triple LiDAR + dual-camera for obstacle avoidance and recognition. Several LiDAR inputs allow coverage of the front, the sides or the fork end, while the cameras add recognition capability that a planar scan cannot provide. Mapping scales to large facilities: a single map frame can cover up to 400000 m², and driving speed is rated at up to 2 m/s.

Who is the SRC-F10 for?

The first group is the builder of pallet-handling robots — an OEM or a workshop developing a vehicle on a single-steering wheel chassis that needs a controller already suited to that model. The second group is the systems integrator adding autonomous pallet transport to an existing warehouse, who benefits from the choice of navigation methods and the extensive bus connectivity. The third group is the in-house automation department whose engineers are trained on PLCs and value the Codesys route.

Where the vehicle is different, a different version may fit better. A chassis with two steering wheels falls outside the motion model the SRC-F10 is built for; SEER offers the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) for that layout. Projects centred on autonomous forklifts can compare the SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)) and the SEER Robotics Safety Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-3000FS (Forklift)). The full range is listed under Controllers, and complete vehicles under Factory Robots. Robots Middle East can help you compare the options.

What is the SRC-F10 used for?

1. Warehouse pallet transport: moving loaded pallets between receiving, storage and dispatch areas without a driver.
2. Production line feeding: delivering materials to fixed stations where QR code or reflector navigation marks the docking points.
3. Cold-store logistics: operating in chilled areas within the controller's rated temperature range, kept free of condensation.
4. Large distribution centres: navigating extensive floor plans that fall within the single-frame map area.
5. OEM vehicle development: serving as the control platform for a new single-steering wheel pallet robot.
6. PLC-led customisation: writing site-specific fork and interlock logic in Codesys under IEC 61131-3.

Pricing and Availability

The SRC-F10 is supplied on quotation, so that the configuration, the navigation method and the sensor set can be matched to your vehicle before an order is placed. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation by Robots Middle East. To begin, tell us about your chassis, your site and the number of units required; the request form is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which motion model does the SRC-F10 support?

It supports the single-steering wheel motion model and is designed specifically as a controller for pallet-handling robots.

Which navigation methods can the SRC-F10 use?

It supports SLAM, QR code, reflector and NFL navigation, so the method can be chosen to suit the site. The positioning accuracy is ±5 mm, ±1°.

Can PLC engineers program the SRC-F10?

Yes. A Codesys plugin compliant with IEC 61131-3 allows PLC engineers to develop logic in familiar tools.

Which certifications does the SRC-F10 hold?

The controller is certified by CE-EMC, CE-LVD and UL.

What environmental conditions is the SRC-F10 rated for?

It is rated for -30℃ to 55℃ and 10% to 90% relative humidity without condensation, with an IP20 rating. IP20 offers no protection against water, so the robot's enclosure should shield it from moisture.

Which wireless and wired connections does the SRC-F10 offer?

It offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G / 5G 802.11ax 2T2R), two gigabit Ethernet channels plus one 100 Mbps channel, and two USB3.0 ports. For field buses it provides dual redundant CAN and five RS485 ports.

Where can I buy the SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10) and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it across the Middle East. The price depends on your configuration and is given in a quotation prepared for your project.

Summary

The parts of a pallet robot that attract attention are only as capable as the unit that coordinates them, and the SRC-F10 is built to do that job for single-steering wheel vehicles. It combines four navigation methods, multi-LiDAR and camera inputs, redundant CAN, five RS485 ports, Codesys programming and CE-EMC, CE-LVD and UL certification in a compact 24 V unit. For builders and integrators in the Middle East who want the hidden part of their robot to be its most dependable, this page is the starting point.