Unpacking Insights: The critical role of the BAGLOAD gripper

In the latest episode of our Unpacking Insights video series, we take a closer look at the gripper – the essential “hand” of the BAGLOAD robotic loading solution.

Designed specifically for the demands of airport operations, the gripper plays a crucial role in picking, positioning, and placing each individual bag inside a container. It must handle a wide variety of luggage types while ensuring stability, precision, and optimal use of available space.

Our BAGLOAD gripper combines a conveyor belt and swiper beam, enabling flexible placement in any corner of the container. This supports the creation of stable stacks and high fill rates, while maintaining secure handling during high-speed robot movements.

Together with advanced vision and stacking logic, the gripper contributes directly to consistent, high-performance loading with minimal need for manual intervention. The result is a reliable, ergonomic, and efficient baggage handling process that supports smooth airport operations.