The CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, created by Chewy and MassRobotics, tasked global robotics teams with solving one of warehouse automation’s toughest problems: autonomously picking large, heavy, and deformable items in tight, dynamic environments. [Read more…] about MassRobotics and Chewy select winners of innovation awards
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The Changing Face of the Warehouse: Smarter Machines on Every Aisle
Warehouses have long been the backbone of supply chains, yet they’re undergoing one of the most profound technological transformations in their history.
From manually driven forklifts and basic inventory racks to interconnected smart ecosystems, modern warehouses are being reimagined with machines that think, communicate, and adapt.
This shift isn’t merely about automation replacing human labor – it’s about enabling unprecedented levels of efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility. [Read more…] about The Changing Face of the Warehouse: Smarter Machines on Every Aisle
Locus Robotics surpasses ‘5 billion picks’ in warehouse operations
Locus Robotics, a provider of AI-driven, mobile warehouse automation, says it has “surpassed the 5 billion units picked milestone” across its global installations for its customers.
In what the company describes as “a powerful display of industry momentum and customer-driven growth”, Locus achieved this key milestone 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. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics surpasses ‘5 billion picks’ in warehouse operations
Top 30 warehouse robotics and automation companies
The warehouse automation landscape has undergone significant transformation since our last roundup report in 2018, driven by advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and strategic mergers and acquisitions.
This updated analysis highlights key players shaping the future of logistics and supply chain operations. [Read more…] about Top 30 warehouse robotics and automation companies