Warehouse robotics company Geekplus recently launched a pallet-to-person system designed to automate warehouse operations across frozen and chilled zones. The system is the first of its kind, setting a new benchmark for temperature-controlled logistics, Geekplus reported.
Now live in a 29,063-sq.-ft. flagship facility operated by Asian cold chain logistics provider Jinjiang Cold Logistics (JJCL), the system enables seamless pallet movement between environments ranging from minus-18 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees C.
While automation has transformed much of logistics, cold storage facilities have lagged behind due to extreme conditions and technical barriers. Geekplus’ SkyCube system changes that with frost-resistant engineering and a coordinated fleet of high-density pallet storage robots operating at minus-18 degrees C, P800 robots in chilled zones (0–5°C), high-speed lifts, and a unified software platform built for continuous operation in sub-zero environments.
“Cold chain logistics is no longer the exception to automation. It’s the next frontier,” Liu Kai, Geekplus head of system, said in a news release. “Our systems are built to perform where other systems fail. With our multi-temp-compatible robotics, we’re redefining how food, pharma, and grocery warehouses scale reliably and efficiently.”
JJCL, with seven subsidiary branches and 11 cold storage facilities totaling over 20 million cu. ft., partnered with Geekplus to modernize operations and meet growing demand. Since deployment, the system has increased storage capacity by 70%, improved picking efficiency by 90%, and achieved 99.99% accuracy, Geekplus said. It has also enhanced safety by minimizing human exposure to extreme sub-zero temperatures through full automation of cold zone handling.
“As global demand for cold chain services accelerates, the launch provides a scalable blueprint for 3PLs, food distributors, and pharma companies navigating compliance, labor challenges, and operational risk,” Liu added. “This isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a category shift.”
