Robotics Buying Guide

KION/Dematic provides enterprise AGV solutions for large retail distribution centers, 3PLs, and manufacturers requiring integrated automation systems. The platform delivers AGVs as part of comprehensive material handling solutions with deep integration capabilities. KION/Dematic serves organizations with complex automation needs requiring a partner with global scale and proven expertise in large-scale implementations.

Ottonomy provides autonomous delivery robots for retail, 3PLs, and airports requiring last-mile ground delivery automation. The platform offers compact robots designed for both indoor and outdoor operation, navigating sidewalks and airport terminals to complete deliveries. Ottonomy serves SMB to mid-market operations seeking accessible autonomous delivery without the complexity of larger vehicle platforms.

Outrider provides autonomous yard trucks for enterprise 3PLs, retail, and manufacturing operations seeking to automate trailer spotting and yard movements. The platform delivers purpose-built autonomous vehicles for yard operations with comprehensive yard management software. Outrider serves large distribution operations where yard automation reduces dwell time, improves dock utilization, and eliminates manual yard jockey bottlenecks.

Toyota Material Handling provides industrial AGVs for manufacturers, 3PLs, and distribution centers requiring reliable material transport automation. The platform offers AGVs built on Toyota's material handling expertise with the quality and reliability expected from the world's leading forklift manufacturer. Toyota serves organizations seeking proven AGV solutions backed by extensive service infrastructure and manufacturing excellence.

Zipline provides drone delivery systems for retail, healthcare, and 3PL operations requiring autonomous aerial logistics at scale. The platform has completed millions of deliveries globally, serving as the world's largest commercial drone delivery network. Zipline serves healthcare systems needing urgent medical supply delivery and retail operations seeking rapid, efficient delivery to underserved areas.

AutoStore is a cube-based automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) with 1,700+ systems and 80,000+ robots deployed globally. Autonomous R5 robots navigate an aluminum grid up to 26 levels high, delivering bins to ergonomic picking stations. The system provides 4x storage density versus traditional shelving, saving up to 75% of floor space. With 99.7-99.8% uptime and modular scalability, AutoStore enables single-minute order fulfillment. New innovations include AutoCase for full-case handling, FlexBins for varied bin sizes, and pay-per-pick pricing models.

GreyOrange provides AI-powered warehouse and retail automation through the GreyMatter vendor-agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform. The system coordinates multi-robot fleets from different manufacturers through a single AI layer, enabling operations to mix and match robotics vendors. With 100+ enterprise sites worldwide and a certified partner network including HAI Robotics, Quicktron, and others, GreyOrange serves organizations requiring flexible, intelligent automation that grows with their needs.

Plus One Robotics provides parcel handling robots for parcel carriers, 3PLs, and e-commerce operations requiring AI-powered sorting and picking automation. The platform combines AI vision with human-in-the-loop supervision to handle diverse parcels reliably. Plus One serves organizations processing high parcel volumes needing automation that handles exceptions intelligently while continuously learning and improving.

Mytra is a software-defined warehouse robotics company building next-generation automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Founded by Chris Walti (former head of Tesla Bot/Optimus) and Ahmad Baitalmal (former Rivian factory software lead), Mytra combines low-profile MytraBots that move in X, Y, and Z directions with modular steel grid structures up to 80 feet tall. The AI-powered warehouse execution system dynamically optimizes routing and reconfigures layouts between high-density storage and high-velocity fulfillment modes, handling loads up to 3,000 lbs while eliminating fixed aisles to increase storage density by approximately 60%.

inVia Robotics provides affordable warehouse robots for SMB to mid-market e-commerce and 3PL operations requiring goods-to-person automation with low upfront costs. The platform offers Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) pricing that eliminates large capital investment, making warehouse automation accessible to smaller operations. inVia serves organizations seeking to automate picking and fulfillment without the financial barriers of traditional robotics deployments.

Matternet provides drone delivery systems for healthcare and retail organizations requiring autonomous aerial logistics in urban environments. The platform enables point-to-point delivery of medical supplies, lab samples, and retail goods with proven operational safety. Matternet serves organizations in healthcare systems and dense urban areas where ground delivery faces delays and drone logistics offer compelling speed advantages.

FORMOVA Mobile Automation provides a unified system of vehicles, software, and service to coordinate motion for mission-critical operations. Rebranded from JBT Automated Systems, FORMOVA combines field-tested mobile vehicles with advanced orchestration to optimize material movement across manufacturing and logistics environments. The system is designed to integrate with existing workflows and scale as operational demands grow. At the core of the platform is mōt.OS, an orchestration layer that manages multiple fleets, including vehicles from multiple manufacturers, within a single, coordinated system. By centralizing control, mōt.OS helps align transport tasks across production lines, warehouses, and supporting areas to improve safety, utilization, and throughput. FORMOVA’s approach emphasizes seamless integration, allowing organizations to deploy mobile automation without redesigning their entire operation. FORMOVA supports a wide range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, food and beverage, warehousing, fast-moving consumer goods, pharma and life sciences, building materials, tissue, paper and packaging, and hospitals. Typical applications include automated pallet movement, roll transport, zone-to-zone transfers, replenishment, and precise delivery of parts, tools, and assemblies. Solutions extend from heavy industrial use cases to highly controlled environments, with workflows tailored to the requirements of each facility. With more than 40 years of automation expertise and 700+ systems in operation, FORMOVA delivers field-tested performance backed by global coverage with rapid response. The company acts as a long-term partner, working from system design through deployment and ongoing support to keep operations in motion. Organizations engaging FORMOVA gain a coordinated mobile automation system that aligns vehicles, software, and services to meet present needs while preparing for future scale.

Hyster-Yale Robotics provides robotic lift trucks for 3PLs, manufacturing, and distribution centers seeking to automate forklift operations. The platform brings automation to proven material handling equipment, enabling autonomous pallet movement and transport throughout facilities. Hyster-Yale serves organizations requiring reliable automated forklift solutions backed by the trust and service infrastructure of an established material handling manufacturer.

FANUC provides industrial robots for enterprise manufacturing, packaging, and 3PL operations requiring high-speed, reliable automation. The platform offers robots designed for maximum uptime and precision across diverse applications including assembly, palletizing, and material handling. FANUC serves organizations seeking proven industrial robotics backed by decades of manufacturing excellence and global service support.

RightHand Robotics provides piece-picking robots for e-commerce, retail, and 3PL operations requiring AI-powered item handling automation. The platform uses machine learning to pick diverse items with high accuracy and speed, adapting to new products automatically. RightHand serves fulfillment operations with high SKU variety needing automated picking that scales without extensive programming for each new item.

KUKA Robotics provides industrial robotics for enterprise manufacturers and 3PLs requiring flexible automation with intelligent capabilities. The platform offers robots designed for adaptability across diverse applications with advanced programming and integration options. KUKA serves organizations seeking industrial robotics that combine proven reliability with modern intelligent features for evolving manufacturing needs.

ABB Robotics delivers industrial robotic arms for manufacturing, 3PLs, and distribution centers requiring high-speed material handling automation. The platform provides palletizing, sorting, and material handling robots designed for enterprise-scale operations with proven reliability and precision. ABB serves organizations automating repetitive tasks in packaging, assembly, and warehouse operations with comprehensive robotics solutions backed by global support infrastructure.

Geek+ delivers autonomous mobile robots for warehouse fulfillment as the world leader in AMR deployment with 56,000+ robots across 800+ customers in 40+ countries. The platform offers goods-to-person systems including PopPick shelf-to-person, SkyCube pallet handling, and RoboShuttle automation with 74.6% customer repurchase rate. Geek+ serves e-commerce, retail, and 3PL operations requiring proven, scalable robotics with continuous innovation.

OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation provides industrial AMRs for manufacturing facilities requiring heavy-payload material transport automation. The platform offers autonomous vehicles from 331 lbs to heavy-duty capacity including the world's first truly autonomous forklift. With 5M+ hours of production driving and customers like Toyota and GE, OTTO delivers up to 600% throughput improvement and 11-month ROI for organizations seeking proven industrial AMR solutions.

Fetch Robotics by Zebra provides cloud-based autonomous mobile robots for 3PLs, manufacturers, and retailers seeking flexible automation solutions. The platform delivers AMRs that can be rapidly deployed and easily reconfigured as operations change, with cloud-based fleet management for real-time visibility and control. Fetch Robotics serves organizations requiring agile automation that adapts to evolving warehouse layouts and workflows.

Elettric80 provides integrated AGV systems for enterprise manufacturers and food/beverage companies seeking end-to-end intralogistics automation. The platform delivers comprehensive material handling solutions from production lines to warehouse storage, eliminating manual transport throughout the facility. Elettric80 serves organizations requiring seamless automation of internal logistics with systems designed for high-reliability, 24/7 operation.

Seegrid provides vision-guided autonomous mobile robots for manufacturing and 3PL operations requiring flexible deployment without floor infrastructure. The proprietary vision system eliminates the need for wires, magnets, or tape, enabling rapid deployment and easy route changes. With 360-degree sensing for safety and fleet management capabilities, Seegrid serves automotive, e-commerce, and consumer goods facilities seeking flexible, infrastructure-free automation.

Nuro Driver is an AI-first self-driving system that automakers and mobility providers can license to power autonomous capabilities across a range of vehicles and use cases. Pivoting from purpose-built delivery robots, Nuro now focuses on a universal autonomy platform designed for all roads and ride types. The platform is offered together with the Nuro Toolkit to support integration and deployment, enabling partners to bring autonomy to market without building a full stack from scratch. The Nuro Driver delivers proven Level 4 autonomy, validated through more than five years of driverless operations and over 1.7 million autonomous miles with zero at-fault incidents. The system is designed for scale: it is vehicle-agnostic to support different form factors and emphasizes cost efficiency to help partners plan for commercial deployment. Safety remains central, with a documented track record from extensive on-road activity that informs Nuro’s engineering and release practices. Nuro licenses the Nuro Driver and Nuro Toolkit for applications spanning robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personally owned autonomous vehicles. For logistics and fleet operators, the platform offers an autonomy foundation that can be integrated into existing or new vehicle programs, helping advance driverless services in urban and suburban environments. The licensing model allows organizations to accelerate development timelines while focusing their resources on vehicle design, manufacturing, operations, and customer experience. Nuro’s ecosystem includes publicly announced collaborations aimed at bringing autonomy to market at scale. For example, Nuro, Lucid, and Uber have announced a collaboration to develop a robotaxi, with a production-intent vehicle unveiled and autonomous on-road testing to begin. These activities reflect Nuro’s approach of working with automotive and mobility leaders to pair a mature autonomy stack with modern vehicle platforms and large-scale networks. With offices in multiple regions, Nuro is building a platform intended to support global deployments. Interested automakers, mobility platforms, and fleet operators can engage with Nuro to evaluate fit, integration paths using the Nuro Toolkit, and rollout plans aligned to their product roadmaps. Additional resources, including safety materials and first responder information, are available on Nuro’s website.