Top 10 autonomous warehouse developments of March 2025

Nearly our entire top 10 this past month is made up of stories from ProMat 2025. It goes without saying, the show dominated the news cycle in March 2025

Here are the 10 most popular articles on this site from March 2025. Subscribe to the Automated Warehouse Newsletter to stay updated and have the news delivered straight to your inbox.

10. Podcast reviews the robots shown at ProMat and GTC 2025

In the latest episode of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe, Mike Oitzman, and Eugene Demaitre recap robots that they encountered during the two major trade shows in March 2025: ProMat and NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference, or GTC. Read more.

9. Big Joe Forklifts debuts four products for electric forklifts

Big Joe Forklifts announced four new products at ProMat 2025. The new industrial vehicles integrate lithium-ion technology and demonstrate Big Joe’s intention to lead the electrification of the market, said the company. Read more.

8. Six partnerships announced at ProMat 2025

Amid all of the new product news and unique demonstrations at ProMat 2025, several companies have also announced new partnerships. In the months to come, these partnerships could result in jointly developed products, deployments, and more. Read more.

7. MiR’s new VDA 5050 adapter supports mobile robot interoperability

Mobile Industrial Robots ApS, or MiR, introduced a VDA 5050 Adapter. The company said this adapter bridges its robots with third-party fleet management systems complying with the European VDA 5050 standard. Read more.

6. 5 new products that debuted at ProMat

From inventory systems to automated lift trucks, we’ve compiled a list of five new products that debuted at ProMat 2025. To stay up to date on the newest technologies at the show, follow the rest of our ProMat coverage. Read more.

5. Ocado debuts Porter pallet moving AMR

Ocado Intelligent Automation, part of Ocado Group, introduced Porter AMR at ProMat 2025. Porter is a pallet-moving autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that navigates warehouses to automate several warehouse workflows such as cross-docking, bulk-item picking, putaway, and pallet movement. Read more.

4. SEER Robotics debuts ground-level autonomous pallet truck

SEER Robotics debuted its SPT-1000 at ProMat in March 2025. The company’s latest autonomous pallet truck features a compact structure, AI-powered adaptability, and seamless pallet compatibility. Read more.

3. Rockwell Automation invests in RightHand Robotics’ piece-picking tech

RightHand Robotics, a leader in robotic piece-picking for logistics operations, has received a strategic investment from Rockwell Automation. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Rockwell Automation is one of the world’s leading industrial automation providers. Read more.

2. 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 in March 2025 unveiled its latest innovations for high-throughput fulfillment. Read more.

1. 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, the company gave a sneak peek of Locus Array, a system using artificial intelligence and robots for high-density storage and throughput. Read more.