Controller

A complete control hub & software package for AutoStore.

The advanced control system for your AutoStore

The Controller module is the central control system, the "brain" of your AutoStore. It includes everything required to manage, monitor, and optimize warehouse performance in one integrated solution.

By combining dedicated hosting hardware with intelligent control software, the Controller enables reliable execution, efficient Robot coordination, and continuous operational visibility across your entire system.

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The Controller Box

Dedicated hardware for your AutoStore. It contains all the required configurations needed to run the system in a single, space efficient setup:

  • Controller PC

  • Network access point

  • Network switch

Together, these components provide the infrastructure needed to operate your AutoStore reliably and securely.

System architecture

Software and hardware designed to work as one

The Controller combines industrial-grade hosting hardware with CubeControl™, the software that executes and coordinates AutoStore daily operations.

Together, they power real-time execution, continuously optimize Robot traffic, and keep your system performing at its highest level.

From routing decisions to workflow orchestration, CubeControl ensures efficient movement, balanced workloads, and consistent throughput.

Key capabilities

Real-time execution & routing.

Automated monitoring & system optimization.

Dedicated, secure hosting environment.

Built-in reporting & performance visibility.

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AutoStore Intelligence.

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AI-Powered Grid optimization with AutoStore Intelligence™

No two AutoStore Grids are alike. AutoStore Intelligence, AutoStore’s AI-driven optimization layer embedded within CubeControl, personalizes your Grid using historical and operational data to determine the most effective routing parameters and Robot highways for your exact operation.

Discover capacity you didn't know you had. All delivered through intelligence engineered directly into your control system.

Key capabilities

  • Replace manual fine-tuning with data-driven optimization

  • Reduce congestion and remove performance constraints

  • Maximize throughput of existing infrastructure

  • No additional hardware required

Get the AutoStore intelligence product sheet:

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Continuous optimization

Automatically improves system efficiency as operations grow.

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Higher uptime

Reduce downtime and prevent operational errors.

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Operational insights

Understand and analyze system performance.

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Automated reporting

Simple workflows and intuitive reporting tools for your teams.

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Software components

All the Essentials with one software package.

Often, choosing software for warehouse automation can be complex and time-consuming. The Controller simplifies software management as includes a complete software package as standard.

AutoStore Essentials bundles all the necessary software to operate and manage AutoStore. It also includes CubeAnalytics™, offering powerful automated reporting and data analytics to monitor and optimize performance.

Learn more about CubeAnalytics >

The power of automation

Safe, reliable operations & maximum uptime. 

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99.7%
Global uptime

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24/7
System monitoring

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Secure
End-to-end encryption

 

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Autonomous Robot charging

The way of the Robot

Always optimized Robot traffic with Router™

Efficient goods retrieval is critical to high-performance order fulfillment. Router™, the traffic optimization software within CubeControl, manages and optimizes Robot movement across the Grid in real time.

As order patterns shift, priorities change, or new tasks are introduced, Router continuously recalculates optimal pathways to maintain efficient traffic flow, clear congestion, and balance workload across the system.

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CubeDeploy

Effortless, reliable updates for maximum uptime and performance

CubeDeploy redefines AutoStore system updates by enabling every installation to stay current with the latest official releases.

Developed to drive maximum uptime, peak performance, and robust reliability, CubeDeploy empowers customers to access new functionality and advancements faster than ever.

With a seamless update process, organizations can leverage the latest features and improvements immediately, minimizing operational risk and ensuring their AutoStore system delivers sustained efficiency and stability.

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Effortless, reliable updates for maximum uptime & performance

CubeDeploy redefines AutoStore system updates by enabling every installation to stay current with the latest official releases.

Developed to drive maximum uptime, peak performance, and robust reliability, CubeDeploy empowers customers to access new functionality and advancements faster than ever.

With a seamless update process, organizations can leverage the latest features and improvements immediately, minimizing operational risk and ensuring their AutoStore system delivers sustained efficiency and stability.

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System management

Manage operations, not systems. 

Your focus should be on optimizing warehouse performance, not maintaining infrastructure.

The Controller automates monitoring, routing, and system management tasks, reducing manual oversight and simplifying daily operations.

Structured reporting, real-time control, and full performance visibility let your team focus on throughput, capacity planning, and operational excellence.

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Automated monitoring & optimization

  • Continuous background monitoring of system performance

  • Track overall system status and individual AutoStore modules

  • Automatic optimization to maintain stable operations

 

 

Automated troubleshooting & diagnostic tool

  • Detect and resolve errors automatically without manual intervention

  • Prevent issues before they impact operations

  • Reduce service and maintenance requirements

 

 

Autonomous robot charging

  • Automatically manage and optimize charging schedules for the Robot fleet

  • Maintain operational continuity during peak demand

  • Prevent overcharging and unnecessary charging cycles

 

Automated backups

  • Automatic backup of system state and module data

  • Protect operations in case of power failure

  • Support fast system recovery

 

 

Automated data analytics & reporting

  • Analyze current and historical performance with CubeAnalytics.

  • Access operational insights across AutoStore modules

  • Receive recommended actions to improve system performance
 

Incident & live status reports

  • Instant system status and incident reporting

  • Alerts delivered via email and web application notifications

  • Maintain visibility of system health and activity

Controller Hardware
Technical Specification

Measurement

W: 550 mm (1.8 feet) / L: 600 mm (1.9 feet) /
H: 705 mm (2.3 feet)

Operating temperature

2°–35° C (35°–95° F)

Operating humidity

40-90% non-condensing

Weight

70 kg

Power

230 V / 50 Hz

Power consumption

150 W (normal operation); 1,000 W max

Controller FAQs

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