Locus Robotics has introduced Locus Array, an innovative “robots-to-goods” (R2G) Physical AI system designed for fully autonomous warehouse fulfillment. The 10-foot-tall mobile robot features an integrated AI-powered arm that operates directly in warehouse aisles to handle picking, stowing, replenishment, induction, and order consolidation without human intervention. Targeting lighter SKUs under 4.5 pounds (common in e-commerce and apparel), it uses advanced vision systems and AI to adapt grip force precisely for varied packaging like bags or cardboard-backed items.
Each unit can manage six 24x16-inch totes (up to 66 pounds each) and integrates seamlessly with the LocusOne orchestration platform, coordinating with other Locus robots (Origin and Vector) for unified fleet operations. This system addresses key warehouse challenges: severe labor shortages, rising operational costs, and fluctuating demand. It reportedly reduces manual labor by up to 90%, delivers consistent throughput regardless of staffing levels, and enables rapid scaling without major infrastructure changes.
Locus analyzed billions of picks to optimize for high-volume, tote-eligible items. Early deployments are active with DHL Supply Chain in North America, with global expansion planned for Europe and APAC. DHL’s Global CIO highlighted its role in building agile supply chains by maximizing vertical space and minimizing manual touches.
ROI is projected within 12 months or less, accelerated by Locus’s Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription model that shifts costs to operational expenses. The launch aligns with broader industry shifts observed at events like MODEX 2026 toward more autonomous, flexible automation. By bringing the robot to the shelf instead of goods to stationary pickers, Array minimizes mispicks and maximizes robot utilization.
It represents a significant step toward lights-out or near-lights-out warehousing, combining mobile bases, perception AI, and dynamic task assignment for end-to-end workflows.
This development underscores the growing maturity of warehouse robotics in handling real-world variability while promising lower long-term costs and higher reliability for logistics operators.