2025 was an exciting year for the automated warehousing industry. Big companies hit even bigger milestones, robotics developers released brand-new systems, and studies shared insights into warehouse automation.
Here are the 10 most popular articles on this site from 2025. Subscribe to the Automated Warehouse Newsletter to stay updated and have the news delivered straight to your inbox.
10. Amazon deploys 1 millionth robot, launches new AI foundation model
Amazon deployed its 1 millionth robot in July 2025. The e-commerce company claimed that it has “the world’s largest fleet of industrial mobile robots.” Read more.
9. SEER Robotics debuts ground-level autonomous pallet truck
SEER Robotics debuted its SPT-1000 at ProMat. The company’s latest autonomous pallet truck features a compact structure, AI-powered adaptability, and pallet compatibility. Read more.
8. AutoStore announces latest warehouse tools, including piece picking system
As businesses face increasing pressure to meet consumer expectations for rapid delivery, new technologies are coming to their aid. AutoStore unveiled its latest innovations for high-throughput fulfillment. Read more.
7. Locus Array automates induction, storage for ‘zero touch’ fulfillment
Locus Robotics is known for its goods-to-person automation, in which mobile robots assist human pickers. At ProMat 2025, the company gave a sneak peek of Locus Array, a system using artificial intelligence and robots for high-density storage and throughput. Read more.
6. Cavalla offers Cavalier on-site retrofitting kit to add autonomy to forklifts
At the TechConSoCal event, Cavalla Industries came out of “stealth mode” with retrofit kits to provide autonomy to existing forklift fleets. The company said its technology is intended to give warehouses of all sizes access to the same automation that previously only huge fulfillment companies like Amazon could afford to use. Read more.
5. Mega framework in NVIDIA Omniverse to enable warehouse optimization
Supply chains are increasingly becoming software-defined. At CES 2025, NVIDIA announced Mega, an Omniverse Blueprint for developing, testing, and optimizing “physical AI” and robot fleets at scale in a digital twin before deployment into real-world warehouses or factories. Read more.
4. Meet the robots that keep DHL running
DHL is one of the world’s leading logistics providers, with more than 600,000 employees and a 2024 revenue of over $92 billion. To keep up with increasing demand and stay ahead of its competition, the Bonn, Germany-based company uses robotics to support numerous warehousing and logistics tasks. Read more.
3. Symbotic to acquire Advanced Systems and Robotics unit from Walmart in $200M deal
Symbotic announced that it will acquire the Advanced Systems and Robotics business from Walmart. The supply chain robotics company said the transaction expands its relationship with Walmart with the goal of “developing an integrated supply chain.” Read more.
2. Five automated warehouse takeaways from Manifest 2025
More than 6,000 people gathered in Las Vegas for the supply chain trade show and conference, now in its fourth year. Manifest has continued to grow, with over 300 speakers and 300 exhibitors. How are robotics and automation addressing market demand? Read more.
1. Survey finds majority of warehouse workers are concerned about safety
Demand for warehouse automation continues to build in response to labor shortages and safety concerns. Zebra Technologies released the findings of its latest “Warehousing Vision Study,” which discussed the benefits of automating warehouse operations — and the risks of not automating fast enough. Read more.
