Design and Development of Smart Automated Storage and Retrieval System
Abstract In today’s fast-paced industrial and academic environments, efficient storage and retrieval of items is vital to save both time and space. This paper presents the design and development of a compact, smart Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) aimed specifically at small-scale environments such as academic laboratories, startups, workshops, and libraries where space and budget constraints often limit the adoption of automation technologies. The system is built on widely accessible open-source hardware components like Arduino Uno, CNC Shield, and stepper motors, making it cost-effective and easy to replicate. The proposed ASRS automates the process of storing and retrieving items using programmable motion commands based on G-code and M-code standards commonly used in CNC machines. Its design is modular and scalable, enabling extension to larger storage racks if needed. User interaction is simplified through a keypad or wireless interface, making operation intuitive ...