StorTRACK
Cycle Counting Robot

The Only Cycle Counting Robot That Goes Beyond Barcode Reading and 
Provides Inventory Intelligence

StorTRACK by Vimaan is an AI-powered autonomous cycle counting robot that does what no other warehouse vision system in the market can: scan barcodes, read label text and associate it correctly with a specific case, read through shrink wrap, count cases on partial pallets, detect damage, and cycle-count in high-density storage and very narrow aisles (VNA); all in a single pass, without the human error. The result: it reduces labor cost by up to 80% and enables 100% inventory accuracy, with 99.8% delivered through automation and the remaining fraction flagged for your team to review and close the gap. To go deeper, see: How StorTRACK Enables 100% Inventory Accuracy.

StorTRACK gives you the flexibility of a fully autonomous or semi-autonomous (operator-assisted) version. The fully autonomous version is a ground robot that completes cycle count missions lights-out, no operator required. The semi-autonomous version is a pallet-shaped device and can be mounted onto any of your existing forklifts or other MHEs; a single operator drives the mission while StorTRACK’s AI-powered computer vision does all the work. Either way, the Inventory Intelligence you get is identical.
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How StorTRACK Works

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Move & Capture Reality

StorTRACK, fully autonomous or semi-autonomous, travels each aisle while its camera mast rises from floor to the highest rack position, capturing every shelf level in a single pass with multiple high-resolution cameras, sensors and integrated lighting.

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Reconstruct Inventory

AI-powered computer vision reads barcodes, reads label text and associates it to a specific case, counts cases on partial pallets via 3D depth mapping, detects damage, and reads through shrink wrap: everything a trained human inspector would do.

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Reconcile & Act

Scan data flows to your WMS in near-real time and into ViewDECK, Vimaan's inventory visualization platform. Discrepancies surface automatically with supporting images, and your team reconciles records directly in ViewDECK with no manual step between the count and the system update.

Why StorTRACK for Automated Cycle Counting

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Most cycle counting robots in the market, however fancy they might look, rely on the same old technology of machine vision: a rules-based approach that can read barcodes and RFIDs under controlled conditions but is not capable of many other things. StorTRACK runs on AI and computer vision, a fundamentally different approach that “understands” inventory rather than just scanning it. Here’s what that difference looks like in practice and enables 100% inventory accuracy that barcode-only systems cannot:
Works for Operations of Every Size
Whether you’re a lean operation with 1-2 people doing cycle counting today, or a large warehouse/DC with a team of 10-15 running daily counts across hundreds of aisles, StorTRACK has a version for you. Smaller operations start with the semi-autonomous version: one operator, existing forklifts and no new infrastructure. Larger operations deploy the fully autonomous version to eliminate cycle counting labor entirely. Same AI and computer vision capability either way, sized to where you are.
StorTRACK reads every 1D and 2D barcode on a rack face in a single pass, but doesn’t stop there. It also reads label text like part numbers, SKUs, lot numbers, destination codes and expiry dates; and correctly associates each piece of text to its specific case, not just a pallet. When a barcode is missing, damaged, or turned away from the aisle, StorTRACK falls back to OCR-based label text reading and visual attributes rather than skipping the location entirely. If a label is also missing, StorTRACK will highlight it which is not possible with just ID-based cycle counting solutions.
Tracking a Pallet ID works for full pallets. But the moment a picker pulls cases, that count is wrong and a barcode tells you nothing about what’s left. StorTRACK builds a 3D depth map of every pallet face and calculates remaining cases by measuring what has been removed from the known full-pallet geometry. This works across rack levels without a human counter or a lift. For more details, see: How StorTRACK Automates Partial Pallet Counting
High-density bins and VNAs are where manual counts get skipped and most automated systems give up: drones can’t navigate VNAs, and many robots won’t fit. StorTRACK has been built for exactly these environments: its wide-field smart cameras capture tightly packed cases and small labels in a single pass, and its pallet-shaped form factor means it goes wherever the MHEs or AFLs/AGVs can go. To dig deeper, see: Automated Cycle Counting for High Density Case Storage and Automated Cycle Counting for Warehouses with Very Narrow Aisles (VNA).
Most cycle counting programs treat upper rack positions as a known gap: too slow to count manually, unreachable for drones without battery constraints, and beyond the mast height of many robots. StorTRACK’s camera mast rises from ground level to the highest rack position in a single pass, covering every shelf level without a lift, a separate mission, or a coverage compromise. For more details, see: How to Scan Warehouse Inventory in High Bays.
Shrink wrap is a blind spot for every barcode scanner and most automated systems: labels underneath are unreadable or create glare under external lighting conditions, and loose wrap poses a risk for drone rotors. StorTRACK’s computer vision reads through shrink wrap without requiring aisles to be prepared or labels to be exposed. No extra step, no locations skipped.
A barcode scan confirms inventory is present, it says nothing about its condition. StorTRACK identifies crushed cases, leaning pallets and torn packaging in the same pass as the inventory count, creating a photographic record for claims and flagging damaged goods before they reach the pick face. No separate inspection process required.
StorTRACK reads manufacturing and expiry dates directly from shelf labels during the cycle count, making FIFO and FEFO enforcement a byproduct of counting rather than a separate audit. Aging or near-expiry stock is caught and surfaced before it reaches the pick face, a capability no barcode-only system can replicate.
A misplaced item has a barcode in the right location, the system thinks it’s correct. StorTRACK detects when inventory is physically present but in the wrong place, and simultaneously identifies empty bins and available storage capacity, all in the same scan mission with no additional survey.
Data has no value sitting in a queue. StorTRACK flows scan results to your WMS as counting happens, not in a batch at the end of a shift, so picks and replenishment decisions are based on what is actually on the shelf. Discrepancies surface in ViewDECK, Vimaan’s inventory visualization platform, with supporting images, and your team can reconcile records directly without a manual processing step. For more details, see: How StorTRACK integrates with your WMS

StorTRACK by the Numbers

100 %

Inventory Accuracy Enabled

600-700

Locations Per Hour

3

Weeks for Deployment

6

Months for ROI

Proven for 9+ Years in Real Warehouses and DCs

40x Faster
Cycle Count
★★★★★
Jaipur Living
“StorTRACK has been a blessing to our operations. We don't have to worry about our inventory accuracy anymore.”
$276K/yr
Saved on Inventory Ops
★★★★★
GXO
"Our clients impose some serious SLAs on us and we have been able to support them while keeping our costs low with StorTRACK"
Tell us your facility size, aisle count and current cycle counting challenges. We’ll show you how StorTRACK can solve them and deliver the ROI within months.

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FAQs – Automated Cycle Counting with StorTRACK

Q. What is StorTRACK?

StorTRACK is an AI-powered, computer vision cycle counting robot made by Vimaan. The fully autonomous version is a ground robot that travels warehouse aisles lights-out, no operator required. The semi-autonomous version is a pallet-shaped device that mounts onto your existing forklifts or MHEs, with a single operator driving while StorTRACK’s AI-powered computer vision does all the work. Either way, StorTRACK captures barcodes, reads label text, counts cases on partial pallets, detects damage, and syncs results to your WMS in near-real time through ViewDECK.

Q. How is StorTRACK different from other automated cycle counting robots?

Most cycle counting robots confirm that a barcode is present. StorTRACK uses AI and computer vision to understand what is actually on the shelf: it reads label text and associates it correctly to a specific case, counts cases on partial pallets via 3D depth mapping, reads through shrink wrap, detects damage, and enforces FIFO/FEFO by reading date fields directly at the shelf. No other system on the market does all of these things. It is the closest thing to a qualified human inspector you can find.

Q. What is the difference between the fully autonomous and semi-autonomous versions?

The difference is who drives, not what StorTRACK sees or captures. The fully autonomous version is a ground robot that navigates and scans independently, with no operator involved. The semi-autonomous version mounts onto your existing forklifts; a single operator drives while StorTRACK’s AI and computer vision do all the scanning, classification and reconciliation. The Inventory Intelligence you get is identical in both versions.

Q. Does my facility need AGVs or autonomous forklifts to use StorTRACK?

StorTRACK operates in two modes: fully autonomous, as a self-sufficient ground robot that needs no AGV or autonomous forklift; and semi-autonomous, which is a pallet-type device and mounts onto your existing manual forklifts with no new vehicle infrastructure required. Both versions deliver the same AI-powered cycle counting capability.

Q. What level of inventory accuracy does StorTRACK enable?

StorTRACK enables 100% inventory accuracy. It delivers 99.8% on its own, with the remaining fraction automatically flagged for your team to review and close the gap. For operations targeting zero-defect standards, this human-in-the-loop architecture is what makes the final closure achievable.

Q. What environments and storage types can StorTRACK handle?

StorTRACK works in any environment accessible to your MHEs or AFLs/AGVs, including very narrow aisles where drones cannot fly and most robots won’t fit. Its camera mast rises from floor to the highest rack position in a single pass, covering high-bay racks without a lift. It is purpose-built for high-density storage, mixed-SKU locations, partial pallets, and cases packed tightly, and it reads through shrink wrap without requiring labels to be exposed.

Q. Can StorTRACK count cases on partial pallets?

Yes. StorTRACK builds a 3D depth map of every pallet face and calculates remaining cases by measuring what has been removed from the known full-pallet geometry. This works across all rack levels without a human counter. In cases where the depth map is ambiguous, StorTRACK flags the location with photographic evidence for manual review rather than accepting an uncertain count.

Q. How does StorTRACK handle damaged or missing barcode labels?

StorTRACK uses OCR and visual attribute recognition as a fallback when barcodes are damaged, missing, or turned away from the aisle. It reads label text, part number formats, logos and other visual identifiers to confirm inventory without a scannable barcode. Locations that cannot be resolved by either method are flagged for manual follow-up rather than silently skipped.

Q. Does StorTRACK replace my WMS?

No. StorTRACK integrates with all major WMS platforms and makes your existing WMS more accurate. Scan data flows to your WMS in near-real time, and discrepancies are surfaced through ViewDECK, Vimaan’s inventory visualization platform, with supporting images so your team can reconcile records without a manual processing step.

Q. How long does StorTRACK take to deploy?

Most customers are fully operational within 3 weeks of hardware installation. Setup requires placing a single label at the base of each racking upright: no floor mapping, no navigation infrastructure, no structural modifications. Vimaan’s team handles WMS integration configuration as part of the standard implementation.

Q. What is ViewDECK?

ViewDECK is Vimaan’s inventory visualization platform. Every StorTRACK mission feeds ViewDECK, which converts scan data into an always-current digital twin of your warehouse inventory. Discrepancies surface automatically with supporting images, your team reconciles records directly in ViewDECK, and image stitching recreates every aisle face as a searchable visual record accessible from any device.

Q. Is StorTRACK suitable for smaller facilities or lower count frequency?

Yes. StorTRACK does not require daily runs to deliver value. Facilities running weekly or monthly cycle counts can complete a full facility scan in a single mission and surface discrepancies before they compound. The cost of a wrong pick, a failed audit, or a missed shipment is the same regardless of facility size.