Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) developer Locus Robotics has introduced LocusONE, a data science-driven warehouse automation platform that orchestrates large fleets of multiple robot form factors in very large warehouses.
“LocusONE makes it easy to deploy and manage large numbers of AMRs – and multiple form factors – within very large warehouses to work together as a single, orchestrated fleet,” Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, said. “Based on Locus’s proprietary data science engine, LocusONE enables operators to gain the flexibility and critical business intelligence needed to efficiently handle material payloads from 3 ounces to 3,000 pounds.”
Locus’s data science foundation makes it possible to smoothly navigate hundreds or even a thousand or more bots in a single footprint as well as deliver predictive and actionable management guidance in real time. This can dramatically improve throughput across a multitude of use cases and efficiently meet increasing order volumes, labor shortages, and rising consumer expectations.
Diverse tasks
With LocusONE, LocusBots engage in a diverse array of tasks – including each picking and putaway, case picking and putaway, replenishment, pallet building, routine routes, point-to-point transport, counting, and more – within a single warehouse. The data science behind the scenes optimses the mix of tasks throughout the day to achieve optimal warehouse productivity.
LocusONE integrates with any warehouse management system to provide flexible and dynamic fleet management and enables easy deployment of a mix of Locus Origin, Vector, and Max AMRs tailored to meet each warehouse’s specific needs. Regular enhancements are released as over-the-air updates to Locus’s installed base of more than 250 customer sites.
Right bot for DHL and Kenco Logistics
“Locus lets DHL Supply Chain deploy the right bot for our customers’ varied needs, all centrally coordinated and managed on one platform. With Locus’s powerful data science strategy, delivered through the LocusView dashboards, LocusONE plays an important role in providing the key business intelligence insight we need to optimise operational efficiency and improve service quality for our customers,” Sally Miller, CIO North America & DSC Digital Transformation Officer of DHL Supply Chain North America, commented. “Partnering with Locus has helped us deliver on our commitment to continuous innovation and digital transformation across the entire supply chain.”
“The LocusONE platform enables Kenco to create a seamless fulfillment experience that delivers enhanced productivity, while improving employee morale and visibility. We rely on the LocusView dashboards to monitor progress and inform our labor management throughout the day,” Kristi Montgomery, Vice President, Innovation, Research & Development Kenco Logistics, said. “LocusONE’s real-time insights allow us to delight our customers, and that’s what matters most to Kenco.”
LocusONE is available through the company’s all-inclusive, Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model. Locus Origin, Vector, and Max can be easily added to existing and new workflows, enabling operations to dynamically scale and adapt to changing market demands. In a study done by Peerless Research Group, nearly half of respondents said they would prefer to buy their robotics solution as an entire integrated system that includes hardware, software, support, and maintenance.
