Locus Robotics Reports Record Growth Achieving 6 Billion Picks in Fastest Time Yet

Locus Robotics, a global leader in AI-powered mobile warehouse automation, has reported its strongest growth in the past two quarters, highlighting the accelerating adoption of Physical AI — the seamless integration of intelligent robotics with real-world operations. Fueled by rapid deployments and quicker returns on investment for customers, the company recently surpassed 6 billion picks globally, achieving the last billion in just 24 weeks — the fastest milestone in its history.

“Our growth is driven by our customers’ success,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Retailers, 3PLs, and healthcare providers are seeing measurable impact faster than ever—scaling productivity in weeks, not months. Staples Canada, for example, hit one million picks just 70 days after going live, proving the immediate ROI our platform delivers.”

So far this year, Locus Robotics has recorded a 30–40% year-over-year increase in volume, with throughput reaching 200–300 units picked per second — equivalent to around 45 million picks per week. The company expects to reach 60 million picks per week during the Q4 peak season. Additionally, deployments of temporary, peak-season robots have risen by nearly 50% year-over-year, reflecting both the rapid growth in adoption and customers’ growing dependence on Locus Robotics’ highly adaptable technology to manage seasonal demand surges.

The company’s 6 billionth pick was completed at The Quality Group facility in Elsdorf, Germany — Locus’s largest site in the EMEA region — where over 350 LocusBots operate daily to process customer orders.

“Being part of Locus’s six-billion-pick milestone reflects how innovation and collaboration can drive real results,” said Felix Köhler, Project Lead, Elsdorf Site, The Quality Group. “It’s a proud moment for our team and a testament to the performance we’ve achieved together.”

Technology and AI Differentiation

At the core of this acceleration is LocusONE™, the company’s advanced, AI-powered orchestration platform. By analyzing billions of data points across robots and tasks, LocusONE continuously optimizes throughput, fleet productivity, and network efficiency, while lowering costs and delivering a better employee experience. This intelligence enables customers to scale fluidly during high-demand periods (like Peak Season), seamlessly adapting to ongoing labor shortages, and bolstering overall resilience in the face of growing global supply chain pressures.

Global Market Leadership

With tens of thousands of robots deployed across North America, EMEA, and APAC, Locus Robotics runs one of the world’s largest and most productive autonomous robot fleets. Recent industry recognition, including being named in five Gartner Hype Cycles , making the RBR50 list , and winning the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for the second consecutive year — underscores Locus Robotics’ leadership and innovation.

Locus Robotics was also named among example vendors in two recent Forrester reports: The Forrester Tech Tide™: Smart Manufacturing, Q2 2025 (Automated Material Handling) and The Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2025 (Autonomous Mobility Technology) .