What is AutoStore Fall 2026 release (CubeFleet, Pio Pal, AutoCase, FlexBinsPort)?

Automated storage and retrieval systems are computer-controlled systems that place and retrieve loads from set storage locations, which matters where storage space is tight. AutoStore says even highly automated fulfillment operations still depend on manual workflows for exceptions such as different item sizes, case and single-item picking, and maintenance. AutoStore makes systems in which robots deliver storage bins to workstations. On 13 October 2026 it announced a Fall 2026 release of hardware and software additions: FlexBinsPort, a workstation that handles mixed bin sizes; AutoCase, which handles cases as well as single items; Pio Pal, robotic picking for smaller businesses; and CubeFleet, which gathers maintenance alerts and work orders in one view. The maker describes the aim as removing practical barriers to more autonomous operations.

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