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WILMINGTON, Mass. – September 23, 2025 – Locus Robotics, the global leader in AI-driven, mobile warehouse automation, today announced its inclusion in five 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ reports:
- Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution and Logistics Technologies, 2025 (24 July)
- Hype Cycle for Intralogistics Smart Robots and Drones, 2025 (21 July)
- Hype Cycle for Manufacturing Operations Strategy, 2025 (17 July)
- Hype Cycle for Managing Operational Technology, 2025 (9 July)
- Hype Cycle for Public Safety and Law Enforcement, 2025 (20 August)
Within these reports, Locus is recognized in several key categories, including Collaborative Aisle Picking Robots (CIPRs), Intralogistics Smart Robots, Gamification in Logistics, and Smart Robots.
“We consider being named in five Gartner Hype Cycle reports to be powerful third-party validation,” said Kait Peterson, Vice President of Marketing, Locus Robotics. “To us, it strengthens our market position, supports customer investment decisions, and reaffirms that we are delivering the technologies and outcomes the industry needs most.”
Validation of Innovation and Market Impact
From its Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model to its proven ability to drive measurable ROI across fulfillment, retail distribution, manufacturing, and 3PL/4PL operations, Locus Robotics’ customers across industries have reported:
- 2–3X productivity gains with multi-bot collaboration
- ROI in under 12 months thanks to Locus’s subscription-based RaaS model
- 50% shorter cycle times and 80% less training time for associates
- Improved worker safety and satisfaction, with robots taking on strenuous tasks
Direct Response to Macro Challenges
As AI and smart robotics adoption accelerates, Gartner’s recognition comes at a moment in time when Locus is at the forefront of applying these technologies to deliver measurable results:
- Labor shortages – filling the labor gap with scalable robotics automation that can be deployed in weeks, not years.
- E-commerce and omnichannel growth – enabling fast, flexible, high-SKU fulfillment without costly infrastructure changes.
- Economic uncertainty – offering a low-risk, OpEx-based RaaS model that minimizes upfront costs.
- Sustainability demands – supporting a circular economy through repurposing and refurbishing robots.
Breadth of Solutions
Locus delivers a broad automation portfolio that includes Locus Origin, Locus Vector, and soon, Locus Array, all orchestrated through the AI-powered LocusONE™ platform. This unique multi-robot approach allows customers to cover every workflow, from high-speed item picking to heavy payload transport, and continuously optimize performance with real-time insights, predictive analytics, and labor guidance— within one integrated system.
Because LocusONE™ manages the entire fleet, customers aren’t locked into a single form factor or workflow. As business needs evolve, new robot types and functions can be added seamlessly, ensuring their automation investment continues to adapt and scale without disruption. Beyond orchestration, LocusONE™ also delivers real-time operational intelligence through dashboards, predictive analytics, and labor guidance tools, enabling continuous optimization and sustained performance improvements
“We continue to reap the benefits of Locus Robotics’ sustained focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Their ability to adapt to the evolving needs of our operations, providing real time insights and analytics, enables our teams to optimize workflows and respond effectively to shifting demand flows. Since implementation, Locus has proven to be a critical partner in our digitalization journey,” said Mike Kreider, Chief Information Officer, DHL Supply Chain North America.
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About Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is a global leader in AI-enabled, mobile warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE™, an AI-driven platform that seamlessly integrates our flexible mobile robots into existing warehouse environments to dramatically enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease.
Trusted by over 150 industry leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows—from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out—Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs.
For more information, visit www.locusrobotics.com.
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