Locus Robotics , a leader in flexibly scalable warehouse automation, announced the global launch of Locus Array . The fully autonomous fulfillment system combines mobile robotics, an integrated robotic picking arm, and AI-powered perception with autonomous execution to enable end-to-end processes without manual intervention. Initial deployments with select customers in North America are already underway, while the company is preparing to scale Locus Array globally in Europe and APAC to meet the growing demand for fully autonomous fulfillment.
“For years, autonomous fulfillment has been more promise than reality – until now,” says Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Warehouse operations are under increasing pressure from labor shortages, rising costs, and high operational dynamics that traditional systems cannot handle. Locus Array brings autonomy to real-world operating environments at scale, taking a fundamentally new, systems-based approach to addressing these challenges at their root.”
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Among the first customers to use Locus Array in live operation is DHL Supply Chain – a long-standing global customer:
“The introduction of Locus Array at DHL marks a crucial milestone in our company’s accelerated digitalization strategy,” says Sally Miller, Global Chief Information Officer at DHL Supply Chain. “We are moving beyond traditional, assisted picking and reaching a new level in highly compact, autonomous order fulfillment. At DHL, we believe that an idea is only as good as its scalability – and our partnership with Locus Robotics has repeatedly demonstrated our ability to translate innovative concepts into global operational standards. As the first user of Locus Array, we are not only addressing current challenges related to workforce and capacity, but also actively shaping a more agile supply chain. This innovation allows us to optimize the use of available space and significantly reduce manual intervention, enabling us to continue providing our customers with the speed and reliability they expect from a world-leading logistics company.”
With Locus Array, operational units achieve:
- High throughput in a limited space with efficient order processing: Parallel processing of orders and bundling of work directly in the aisle – with 24/7 operation to increase throughput.
- Autonomous execution across multiple processes: Takes over picking, storage, induction, dispensing, slotting and replenishment in one system and reduces manual labor by 90 percent.
- Rapid value creation with minimal disruption: Implementation within a few weeks without adapting existing infrastructure or complex modifications.
- Flexible and scalable performance in dynamic environments: Scales with volume and adapts to changing layouts, product structures and demand patterns – without process adjustments.
- Coordinated multi-robot execution: Works seamlessly with Locus Origin and Locus Vector, covering the entire product range within a single system – with rapid amortization and a scalable Robotics-as-a-Service model with low initial investment.
Introduction of Robots-to-Goods (R2G)
These capabilities establish a new category of warehouse automation: Robots-to-Goods (R2G). In this model, intelligent robotic systems like Locus Array move directly to the goods and perform fulfillment tasks within the operational workflow. By integrating multiple processes directly into the robot, R2G extends automation beyond assisted processes to fully autonomous ones.
Unlike traditional systems that move inventory through fixed processes, robots like Locus Array are dynamically assigned tasks in real time. This minimizes travel distances, ensures continuous product availability, and simultaneously enables higher storage density within existing warehouse layouts.
Powered by LocusONE™, the AI-driven orchestration platform, Locus Array works as part of a unified fleet alongside Locus Origin and Locus Vector. LocusONE dynamically assigns tasks based on current demand and coordinates robots, processes, and goods movements as an integrated system that scales and continuously adapts to changing needs. This enables automation across all fulfillment processes, ensuring consistent performance and the necessary operational security to thrive even in uncertain environments.
Source: Businesswire
