Warehouses and stockrooms have spent years choosing between RFID's speed and barcode's precision, and the CipherLab RK95 refuses to pick a side. This rugged Android handheld carries both an integrated UHF RFID reader and a 2D imager in one device, so a single operator can count an entire shelf of tagged inventory at a wave of the hand, then scan a single serial barcode when item-level accuracy matters. Running on Android with a touchscreen interface, it brings the app ecosystem workers already know from their phones into a device built to survive drops, dust and the daily grind of a working facility.
Key Features
- Integrated UHF RFID reading for bulk inventory capture
- 2D imager for precise 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Android platform with touchscreen interface
- Rugged build for industrial daily use
- Wireless connectivity for real-time data sync
- One device for both RFID and barcode workflows
Product Specifications
- Device Type: rugged handheld mobile computer
- Data Capture: integrated UHF RFID reader plus 2D imager
- Barcode Support: 1D and 2D symbologies
- RFID: UHF tag reading for bulk and item-level inventory
- Operating System: Android
- User Interface: touchscreen with scan-trigger ergonomics
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for live data and peripherals
- Design: industrial housing for demanding work environments
Use Cases
Retail and warehouse teams use it to cut cycle counts from hours to minutes by sweeping entire racks of RFID-tagged goods, then falling back to the 2D imager for serial-number verification and non-tagged items. It fits just as naturally into receiving docks, asset tracking in hospitals and IT departments, and any inventory program where speed of capture is the difference between counting weekly and counting confidently every day.
Compatibility
The device runs Android, so it deploys with standard warehouse management, asset tracking and inventory applications over Wi-Fi, and it can be enrolled in common mobile device management platforms for fleet administration. RFID workflows pair with standard UHF tags, and the 2D imager reads the barcode symbologies used across retail, logistics and manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why choose RFID and a 2D imager together?
- RFID reads many tagged items at once for speed, while barcode scanning gives precise confirmation for individual items, so combined they cover every capture scenario without a second device.
- Does it need line of sight like a scanner?
- No. RFID reads tagged items through packaging and without direct line of sight, which is what makes bulk counting so fast; the 2D imager covers everything that still relies on printed codes.
- What software does it run?
- It runs Android, so it works with mainstream WMS, ERP and inventory apps, with deployments managed over Wi-Fi and standard device management tools.
- Is it suitable for warehouse conditions?
- Yes, the RK95 series is a rugged handheld built for daily industrial use, with a housing designed for drops, dust and long shifts.
Data capture hardware either disappears into the workflow or becomes the excuse for why counts are late, and this device is firmly in the first camp. With UHF RFID for bulk sweeps, a 2D imager for item-level certainty, Android's app flexibility and a body built for the floor rather than the desk, the RK95 turns inventory from a dreaded ritual into a routine task that simply gets done.
