Attendees will be able to see numerous technologies for supply chains at Manifest 2024 next week at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas. Among them will be the Vector autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, from Locus Robotics. The company plans to demonstrate Vector’s multiple configuration options for efficient fulfillment at Booth 501.
“We’re excited to demonstrate Locus’ new Vector AMR as part of our powerful portfolio of proven automation solutions,” said CEO Rick Faulk in a release. “Our AMRs collaborate seamlessly alongside workers to enable retailers, 3PLs [third-party logistics providers], and distribution centers to efficiently deliver for their customers and help meet surging order volumes amid labor shortages.”
Locus Robotics said its AI-driven AMRs collaborate with warehouse associates to double or triple productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which has been recognized with more than 23 industry and technology awards, said that it supports more than 125 top brands and that its robots are deployed at over 300 sites worldwide.
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Vector part of growing warehouse fleet
Locus Robotics acquired the omnidirectional Vector and MAV3K systems with Waypoint Robotics in 2021. The company integrated them into its AMR product line in 2022.
Vector has a 600 lb. payload capacity. Locus had received numerous customer requests for heavier-duty AMRs from customers, said Steve Branch, vice president of sales engineering, at MassRobotics’ RoboXchange event last night.
The LocusOne offering includes management software, AMRs such as Locus Origin and Vector, and robots-as-a-service (RaaS) support, according to Locus.
Last year, Locus said its AMRs participated in more than 2 billion picks. In addition, the company’s systems picked 331 million units in the holiday shopping season. Customers such as DHL Supply Chain have deployed thousands of Locus AMRs.
Locus to be part of Manifest panel
At Manifest, Locus Robotics will participate in a panel on “Seamless Integration of Robotics and Warehouse Technologies” in Room 228-229 in the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 6. Gina Chung, vice president of corporate development at Locus, will discuss how robotics can improve warehouse logistics.
The company claimed that its robots and software can help customers efficiently meet and exceed fulfillment goals.
“The Locus solution offers a proven, predictable, and cost-effective solution to meet growing demand, seamlessly scale operations, and deliver an exceptional customer experience,” it said.
