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Locus Origin is the flagship collaborative picking AMR from Locus Robotics, the volume leader in warehouse picking automation: its fleet passed 7 billion cumulative picks in March 2026. Origin robots carry configurable tote shelving between pick locations while associates pick to them, roughly doubling picker productivity without warehouse reconstruction. Sold on a RaaS subscription and deployed with DHL, GEODIS, Ryder and other major 3PLs across 350+ sites, it is the de facto standard for brownfield e-commerce fulfillment.
- Locus fleet hit its 7 billionth pick in March 2026 at a Ryder warehouse — 4.5 months after passing 6 billion [source]
- Fleet throughput reached 200-300 units picked per second (~45 million picks/week) with 30-40% YoY volume growth [source]
- Locus launched Locus Array in April 2026, adding a robots-to-goods system that reduces manual labor by 90% [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload (CE certified) | 36 kg | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 51.8 x 57.9 x 157.5 cm | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Operating time per charge | 14 hours | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Charge time | 50 min | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Navigation | LiDAR and vision-based navigation with 8 sensors and cameras | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Charging | Autonomous opportunity charging | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Container options | Configurable multi-level shelving: tote arrays, bulk bins, shipping boxes | verified | locusrobotics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Fleet scale (maker-wide) | 17,000+ AMRs across 350+ facilities in 20 countries | reported | therobotreport.com (2026-09-01) |
Every spec is cited to its source with a retrieval date. verified = manufacturer-published · reported = reputable press/analyst. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase decisions.
Change timeline
- launch Locus Array robots-to-goods system launched for fully autonomous fulfillment [source]
- milestone 7 billionth pick completed by Origin robot #9099 at a Ryder warehouse [source]
- milestone Locus fleet reaches 6 billion picks, its fastest billion to date [source]
- funding Locus raises $117M Series F at a valuation approaching $2B [source]
Our take
Origin's strength is proof at scale: no picking AMR fleet has more deployed units or picks, and the RaaS model plus weeks-long deployment makes it the lowest-risk entry into warehouse robotics for a 3PL or retailer. The caveat is that person-to-goods still needs human pickers — Locus's own Locus Array launch (April 2026) acknowledges the pressure from fully autonomous alternatives. Choose Origin for fast ROI in existing buildings; evaluate goods-to-person systems for new, high-density builds.
Best suited for
- High-volume e-commerce each picking in existing (brownfield) warehouses
- Simultaneous picking and putaway/replenishment via dynamic task interleaving
- 3PL multi-client fulfillment scaled seasonally under RaaS
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Locus Origin: common questions
How much does a Locus Robotics Origin robot cost?
Locus does not publish unit pricing; Origin is typically delivered under a Robots-as-a-Service subscription covering robots, software, and support, which avoids upfront capital expense.
How much faster is picking with Locus Origin?
Locus states Origin improves picker productivity by more than 2X versus manual cart picking, with the fleet averaging 200-300 units picked per second across all customer sites.
Who uses Locus Robotics?
Locus robots run at over 150 customers across 350+ facilities in 20 countries, including major 3PLs and retailers; the 7 billionth pick happened in a Ryder warehouse in March 2026.
How long does a Locus Origin run on a charge?
Locus specifies 14 hours of operation per charge, a 50-minute full recharge, and autonomous opportunity charging, so fleets effectively run continuously.
Locus Origin vs goods-to-person systems like AutoStore?
Origin keeps human pickers and deploys in weeks in existing warehouses with no structural changes; goods-to-person systems like AutoStore deliver higher density and rates but require fixed grid infrastructure and longer, capital-heavy installs.
Sources
- Locus Robotics — locusrobotics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Locus Robotics — locusrobotics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Business Wire — businesswire.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- The Robot Report — therobotreport.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Robotics 24/7 — robotics247.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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