Locus Robotics surpasses 6B robot-assisted picks, notes market momentum - The Robot Report

Locus Robotics has reported significant growth, surpassing 6 billion robot-assisted picks worldwide just 24 weeks after reaching 5 billion. The company attributes this rapid expansion to increasing industry adoption of "physical AI," which combines intelligent robotics with real-world execution to enhance supply chain operations. Its AI-driven LocusONE platform integrates flexible autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into existing warehouse workflows, supporting tasks such as picking, replenishment, sorting, and pack-out. With over 150 customers across more than 350 sites globally, Locus operates under a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model and has demonstrated measurable productivity gains, exemplified by Staples Canada achieving 1 million picks within 70 days of deployment. In 2024, Locus Robotics has experienced 30% to 40% year-over-year volume growth, with throughput reaching 200 to 300 units picked per second—about 45 million picks weekly—and is projected to hit 60 million picks per week during the Q