Hype Cycle™ for Intralogistics Smart Robots and Drones, 2025
As labor constraints and order volumes rise, smart robotics is empowering organizations with the flexibility to adapt in real time and the throughput to scale without limits. Understanding the pace and direction of smart robotics innovation is critical to scaling and operational agility.
This exclusive Gartner® report offers strategic insights into the current maturity, adoption, and viability of robotics and drone technologies in warehouse environments.
In this Gartner® Hype Cycle™ report, we believe you’ll discover:
- Strategic evaluations of robotics, AMRs, drones, and AI-driven warehouse automation
- Capabilities and business impact of over a dozen emerging technologies
- Analyst commentary on what’s gaining traction — and what’s fading out
Learn how companies like yours can take advantage of flexible intralogistics technologies — and why Locus Robotics is recognized as a Sample Vendor.
Gartner ®, Hype Cycle™ for Intralogistics Smart Robots and Drones, Abdil Tunca, Federica Stufano, Simon Tunstall, 21 July 2025.
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