Symbotic
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Warehouse automation, Robotics |
| Predecessor | CasePick Systems |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Massachusetts , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
| Products | AI-powered automated warehouse solutions, Autonomous robotic units |
Symbotic Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in warehouse automation through robotics, with its headquarters located in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The firm designs and implements AI-powered automated warehouse solutions for clients throughout the United States and Canada. Its technology supports operations in approximately 1,400 grocery, retail, and wholesale locations, serving prominent clients such as C&S Wholesale Grocers, Albertsons, Giant Tiger, Target, and Walmart.
History
Originally established in 2007 under the name CasePick Systems, the company adopted the Symbotic brand in January 2012.
In 2014, Target chose to integrate Symbotic’s automation technology rather than constructing a new distribution facility in Woodland, California.
Symbotic initiated a partnership with Walmart in 2017 by deploying automated sorting, storage, retrieval, and palletizing systems at Walmart’s distribution center in Brooksville, Florida. That same year, the company also formed a collaboration with Albertsons.
By mid-2021, Walmart had expanded the use of Symbotic’s robotic systems to 25 more regional distribution centers.
In December 2021, Symbotic revealed intentions to become a publicly traded company through a merger with SVF Investment Corp. 3, a special-purpose acquisition company affiliated with SoftBank Investment Advisers.
Products and services
Symbotic’s autonomous robotic units can operate at speeds reaching 25 miles per hour and are capable of vertical movement while managing one product case per minute. Unlike traditional automation systems that follow fixed paths, these free-moving robots provide enhanced adaptability and operational efficiency within warehouse environments.