What is RobotStackr OS?
RobotStackr OS is mixed case palletizing software that optimizes complete known orders onto the minimum number of pallets. It is a software product (no hardware) powered by StackrBrain AI. You send your order data via REST API, and OS returns an optimized stacking plan with pallet assignments, placement coordinates, and stacking sequences.
How does OS differ from traditional cubing software?
Traditional cubing software typically uses rule-based or heuristic approaches that follow fixed patterns. RobotStackr OS uses StackrBrain AI to evaluate significantly more configurations and find better solutions — especially for complex mixed orders with many constraint types. It also adapts automatically to product changes without manual pattern maintenance.
What constraints does OS support?
OS supports all common palletizing constraints and can be extended with custom rules: maximum pallet weight and height, item fragility and stackability codes, orientation restrictions, weight-on-weight limits, product group separation, weight distribution for transport stability, and custom business rules per customer, route, or carrier.
How does OS integrate with our WMS?
Via a standard REST API. Your WMS sends order data (item dimensions, weights, quantities, constraints) and OS returns the optimized stacking plan. The API is documented, uses standard formats, and requires no middleware or custom integration projects. Typical integration takes days, not months.
Is OS only for robots or also for manual palletizing?
Both. OS outputs a stacking plan that can be executed by any robot controller or used to guide manual operators with step-by-step placement instructions. The optimization benefit — fewer pallets, better fill rates, zero constraint violations — applies regardless of whether a robot or person does the physical stacking.
What is the difference between OS and OTF?
OS is software that optimizes complete known orders — you send all items upfront and receive the best possible stacking plan. OTF is a physical AI module (IPC) that makes real-time placement decisions for unknown sequences. OS works when you control the item sequence; OTF works when you do not. OS is software-only; OTF includes dedicated hardware.