INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Locus credited accelerating global demand for mobile robots for its latest record
Source: Locus RoboticsLocus Robotics Corp
today announced its latest milestone, surpassing 5 billion units picked with its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, across its global
The company achieved this record just 24 weeks after reaching its 4 billionth pick in October 2024.“This rapid acceleration highlights the
transformative impact of Locus mobile automation technology and the growing urgency among global brands to modernize their fulfillment
operations to deliver consistent high productivity,” said the Wilmington, Mass.-based company.“Hitting 5 billion picks in record time
is more than just a number — its proof that the industry is embracing mobile automation and physical AI at a whole new level,” stated
Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics
“Our customers are scaling faster and more efficiently than ever before, and Locus is proud to be their trusted partner in driving this
transformation.”Spun out of Quiet Logistics in 2016, Locus said its LocusONE platform uses artificial intelligence and integrates its
person-to-goods AMRs into existing environments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations
The AMRs collaborate with warehouse associates, saving them from having to walk many miles per day.The company won a 2025 RBR50 Robotics
Innovation Award, its eighth, for marking 4 billion robot-assisted picks
Learn more at the RBR50 Gala at next weeks Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.In addition, Kait Peterson, Locus vice president of product
marketing, will be speaking in a session on “Case Studies: How Automation Is Changing the Warehouse” at the summit.Register now so you
don't miss out!Locus Robotics AMRs picks up the paceLocus Robotics customers include more than 150 leading retail, e-commerce, healthcare,
third-party logistics (3PL), and industrial brands at over 350 sites worldwide
For instance, in June 2024, DHL Supply Chain passed 500 million picks with its AMRs.According to Faulk, the company knows exactly which
customer site was involved and what item was picked for each of its milestones
Locus noted that its previous pick-rate records illustrate its exponential growth:1 billion picks: September 20222 billion picks: August
20233 billion picks: April 20244 billion picks: October 20245 billion picks: April 2025It offers its Locus Origin and Vector systems and
warehouse software through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure cost-effectiveness, scalability, and innovation without
requiring significant capital expenditures.The company claimed that its technology has proven capable of handling diverse workflows,
from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out, “empowering businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing
operational needs.”Source: Locus RoboticsWarehouse automation leader keeps innovatingLocus isnt resting its laurels
It recently announced its Locus Array mobile picking system at both ProMat in Chicago and LogiMAT in Stuttgart
Array is designed for high-volume, high-throughput fulfillment environments.“With innovative solutions like Array, Locus is redefining
whats possible in warehouse automation,” Faulk added
“This milestone is not just about volume — its about value
Were helping the worlds leading brands solve real-world challenges with intelligent, proven technology.”The company said it is continuing
to invest in innovation, including AI-driven fleet orchestration, robotic automation, and application of physical AI to real-world
logistics challenges and global supply chain transformation. Last month, it introduced the LocusINTELLIGENCE business-intelligence layer
within the LocusONE platform.“Locus Robotics remains committed to transforming warehouse operations around the world—smarter, faster,
flexibly, and more efficiently than ever before,” it said.The post Locus Robotics surpasses 5B picks with its warehouse automation
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