ProMat Debut of AI-Powered Picking Robot

A ProMat Chicago, AutoStore unveiled its first AI-powered picking robot in the U.S. With eCommerce expected to make up 24% of global consumer spending by 2026, businesses must scale quickly to keep up. Consumers now expect seamless shopping experiences and same-day delivery, driving the need for smarter logistics and better inventory management. Meanwhile, labour shortages and rising costs are accelerating automation adoption, with the industrial robotics market projected to grow 14% annually through 2028.

AutoStore’s new robotic piece-picking solution is built for this reality. With near-perfect accuracy and 24/7 operation, it tackles labour-intensive tasks, helping businesses keep pace with demand and compete with retail giants like Amazon. These AI-driven robots learn from every pick, improving over time and sharing knowledge with other machines to boost efficiency.

At ProMat, Logistics Business’ Ian Wright spoke with AutoStore SVP of Global Business Developement, Mike Dickson, about the new product lanuches, including the CarouselAI. “It’s kind of the next logical extension of our offering with our extremely dense cube storage system. Our customers are always looking for ways to drive more efficiency and a better ROI and the Carousel AI, with its piece-picking element, we really think is the next step in that journey for us.”

In terms of the business, Dickson told us, “AutoStore has had a physical presence in the USA since 2017 and we’ve built it up to around 130 people since then and we have high ambitions for the US. We view it as one of our biggest growth market opportunities and we will continue to grow through our partner network here.”

Mike Dickson, AutoStore

“AutoStore continues to lead the industry by driving innovation that enhances customer value and operational efficiency. As companies face increasing demands for speed and efficiency, AutoStore remains committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our customers, streamline fulfillment, and accelerate digital transformation,” said Mats Hovland Vikse, Chief Executive Officer of AutoStore.

“Last fall, I committed to driving faster and more disruptive innovations as part of AutoStore’s Product 2.0 journey. Today’s unveiling of our latest releases underscores our dedication to customer-centricity, empowering businesses to boost productivity and reduce costs through advanced automation. I’m especially proud of CarouselAI, which leverages automation and AI to better serve our customers, along with a new world-class Essentials Software Package that supports every stage of the customer journey — from pre-sales to system operations and analytics.” said Parth Joshi, Chief Product Officer of AutoStore.

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