Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation systems, has launched Locus Array, which it describes as a “fully autonomous fulfillment system” which combines mobile robotics, an integrated robotic picking arm, and AI-powered perception with autonomous execution to complete end-to-end workflows without manual intervention.
Deployments are already underway with early access customers in North America, as the company prepares to scale Locus Array globally across Europe and APAC to meet accelerating demand for fully autonomous fulfillment.
“For years, autonomous fulfillment has been more hype and promises than reality – until now,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
“Warehouse operations are facing increasing pressure from labor constraints, rising costs, and constant variability that traditional systems can’t absorb.
“Locus Array brings autonomy into real-world operations at scale, introducing a fundamentally different, system-level approach designed to solve these challenges at their core.”
Among early access customers with Locus Array in live operations is DHL Supply Chain, a long-standing global customer.
Sally Miller, global chief information officer, DHL Supply Chain, says: “The launch of the Locus Array marks a pivotal moment in DHL’s Accelerated Digitalization journey, moving us beyond traditional assisted picking into a new era of high-density, autonomous fulfillment.
“At DHL, we believe an idea is only as good as its ability to scale, and our partnership with Locus Robotics has consistently proven that we can turn cutting-edge concepts into global operational standards.
“By being the first to deploy Locus Array, we are not just addressing today’s labor and capacity challenges; we are actively engineering a more agile supply chain.
“This innovation allows us to maximize vertical space and dramatically reduce manual touches, ensuring that we continue to provide our customers with the speed and reliability they expect from the world’s logistics leader.”
Locus Array enables operations to achieve:
- Rapid, high-density throughput with streamlined order fulfillment: Processes orders in parallel and consolidates work directly in the aisle, increasing throughput with the ability to operate 24/7.
- Autonomous execution across multiple workflows: Handles picking, putaway, induction, drop-off, slotting, and replenishment in one system, reducing manual labor by 90 percent.
- Faster time to value with minimal disruption: Deploys in weeks without redesigning facilities or adding complex infrastructure.
- Flexible, scalable performance in dynamic environments: Scales with volume and adapts to changing layouts, SKUs, and demand without reworking workflows.
- Coordinated, multi-robot execution: Works seamlessly with Locus Origin and Locus Vector to cover 100 percent of SKUs within a single, unified system – delivering rapid ROI with a scalable, low upfront-cost Robotics-as-a-Service model.
Introducing robots-to-goods (R2G)
Together, these capabilities introduce a new category of warehouse automation: Robots-to-Goods (R2G). In this model, intelligent robotic systems, like Locus Array, go directly to inventory and execute fulfillment tasks within the aisle.
By embedding multiple workflows directly into the robot, R2G expands automation beyond assisted processes to become fully autonomous.
Unlike traditional systems that move inventory through fixed processes, robots like Locus Array are dynamically assigned to tasks in real time. This minimizes travel, maintains continuous SKU availability, while also enabling higher storage density within existing warehouse layouts.
Powered by LocusONE, the AI-driven orchestration platform, Locus Array operates as part of a unified fleet alongside Locus Origin and Locus Vector.
LocusONE dynamically assigns work based on real-time demand, coordinating robots, workflows, and inventory movement as a single system that scales and adapts with operations over time.
This enables automation to extend across all fulfillment workflows, delivering consistent performance and the operational confidence required to outperform in an uncertain environment.
