Trim Block Sorter
Improve Precision and Efficiency in Your Lumber Sorting Process
Automates a Difficult to Staff Process
AI Sorting Based on Dimensions and Quality
Increase Capacity
AI-Powered Precision for Wood Products
Trim block sorting is one of the most repetitive and physically demanding tasks in a sawmill—and one of the most essential. The RIOS Trim Block Sorter automates this process with AI-powered robotics that can identify, pick, and sort blocks with speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Designed for high-variability environments, our system adapts in real time to material differences without requiring custom programming. That means reduced labor dependency, safer working conditions, and continuous throughput—day or night.
Let RIOS handle the heavy lifting so your team can focus on higher-value work.
Powerful solution designed to revolutionize the way you sort and stack lumber. Engineered to easily replace your existing round table or similar operation with a compact footprint, this advanced robot efficiently handles lumber of varying dimensions and quality. The AI Trim Block Sorter automatically sorts and stacks lumber onto pallets or carts with unmatched precision.
Precision Sorting. Autonomous Operation. Continuous Performance.
Sorting and stacking trim blocks is a repetitive, labor-intensive task that slows production, creates safety risks, and delivers inconsistent results.
The RIOS Trim Block Sorter, powered by RIOS AI Agents, automates this process with real-time perception, adaptive handling, and precision control.
Built for high-variability environments, the system identifies and sorts blocks—regardless of size, shape, or condition—with unmatched speed and accuracy.
The impact:
Increased throughput with consistent output
Improved operator safety by removing manual handling
24/7 reliability with no fatigue, no slowdowns, and no compromises
This is agentic automation in action—delivering scalable process control and continuous improvement at the edge of production.
RIOS Agents Automate Decision-Making
The Trim Block Sorter is a seamless ‘Round Table’ Replacement. You can replace traditional round table methods with automated efficiency in a compact footprint.
The Trim Block Sorter is a versatile lumber handling system. It sorts lumber of various sizes, shapes, and qualities to meet your specific operational needs.
Trim Block Sorter
Key Advantages
- Multi-Sensor AI Classification
Equipped with sophisticated AI and multi-sensor technology, this robot accurately classifies lumber based on quality and dimensions. Get detailed reports on each piece for full visibility and control over your sorting process.
- Customizable Sorting and Stacking
Easily define sorting and stacking parameters to meet your exact requirements. Whether you're dealing with different lumber grades or dimensions, the AI Trim Block Sorter adapts to your specifications for optimized workflow.
Trim Block Sorter Specifications
This robotic workcell has an 8'x10' footprint and can automate the process of moving veneer to and from stacks, conveyors and other machinery.
- Accepts stacks of 54" x 101.5" veneer up to 36" tall
In-feed stacked veneer sheets can have up to ± 3" variation in placement. - Places individual 4'x8' veneer sheets onto a layup conveyor moving up to 150ft / min
Able to place accurately 0-0.5 inches from lug of conveyor with <± 3/8" skew.
- Detects and rejects visible debris
Automatically alerts when debris is detected to minimize stopped line recovery time. - Detects out of spec veneer
Detects broken corners, narrow spots, open defects and splits.