Automated bin storage

An automated storage comprising:

• a storage rack configured to receive and store storage bins;
• a self-propelled shuttle vehicle configured to move along the first horizontal direction of the storage rack;
• a self-propelled satellite vehicle configured to be carriable by the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and configured to move along the second horizontal direction of the storage rack perpendicular against the first horizontal direction, wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to carry a storage bin between the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and the storage position;
• a pair of mutually facing guides along the second horizontal direction wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to move on top of the pair of mutually facing guides;
• and
• a pair of mutually facing bars along the second horizontal direction above the said pair of mutually facing guides, wherein the storage bin is to be placed on top of the pair of mutually facing bars by lifting lugs of the storage bin;
• wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle comprises at least one groove on the top surface of the self-propelled satellite vehicle configured to receive the storage bin;
• wherein the storage rack comprises a plurality of levels;
• wherein the automated storage further comprises a lifting device configured to lift the storage bin from ground level to the plurality of levels;
• and
• wherein the lifting device comprises mutually facing guides configured to accommodate the self-propelled satellite vehicle, and a first and a second lifting handle, wherein the first and second lifting handles are vertically movable with respect to the mutually facing guides, and wherein the first and second lifting handles are configured to raise the storage bin from a floor of the lifting device to a distance larger than the height of the satellite vehicle.