Locus Robotics Named Global Leader and Emerging Innovator in 2025 QKS SPARK Matrix™ for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Locus Robotics, a global leader in AI-powered mobile warehouse automation, announced that it has been ranked as the top Leader and Emerging Innovator in the Q3 2025 SPARK Matrix™ for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) by QKS Group. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognized in the influential report and marks its highest placement yet for both technology excellence and customer impact.
The QKS SPARK Matrix™ provides an in-depth assessment of the global AMR market, evaluating vendors based on their technological capabilities and customer value. Locus Robotics earned distinction for its advanced multi-robot orchestration, adaptive navigation, and proven scalability across sectors including retail, 3PL, healthcare, and industrial operations.
“We’re proud to once again be recognized by QKS Group as a global leader and innovator in the AMR space,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “In today’s unpredictable environment, businesses need partners that can scale quickly without heavy capital investments. Our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model delivers affordable, flexible scaling while ensuring ongoing innovation for our customers.”
Measurable Impact
Locus Robotics’ leadership position underscores its focus on addressing major logistics challenges such as labor shortages, peak demand surges, and supply chain disruptions. Its AI-driven LocusONE® platform enables intelligent fleet coordination across diverse robot form factors and workflows, delivering:
- 2–3× productivity gains
- 99.9% fleet uptime
- A milestone of 5 billion units picked earlier in 2025
The company’s latest innovation, Locus Array, was cited by QKS as a breakthrough in warehouse automation. The solution enhances resilience and agility by enabling seamless coordination of multiple robot types within a unified platform.
“Locus Robotics is not only a SPARK Matrix leader in AMR but also an emerging innovator,” said Piyush Dewangan, CEO and Chief Analyst at QKS Group. “With advancements in intelligent mixed-fleet automation through LocusONE and progress toward zero-touch picking, Locus Robotics is redefining the future of AMRs.”
Expanding Role of AMRs
QKS Group noted that the AMR market has rapidly evolved from pilot projects to becoming a core component of modern fulfillment infrastructure. Competitive advantage now lies less in hardware and more in software intelligence, fleet orchestration, and ecosystem scalability—areas where Locus Robotics continues to set the pace.