The best warehouse AMRs

The three approaches to warehouse robotics

Before comparing models, understand that these three robots don’t do the same job. The Locus Origin is a collaborative AMR: it navigates on its own and the worker picks the items. The Geek+ P-Series is 'goods-to-person': it brings the whole shelf to the station so nobody walks. The Amazon Proteus is full transport autonomy: it moves heavy carts with no human in the loop.

Choosing well starts with identifying your problem, not hunting for the 'most advanced' robot. Collaborative for single-item orders; goods-to-person for massive volume on a fixed footprint; full autonomy for transport between zones.

How to choose: the criteria that matter

What you move. Single-item e-commerce orders → collaborative (Locus). Concentrated high volume → goods-to-person (Geek+). Carts and heavy loads between zones → load AMR.

How you pay. The RaaS model (Locus) avoids upfront cost and flexes with seasonal peaks; goods-to-person systems need more infrastructure investment but squeeze out productivity if volume is stable.

How much you can change the warehouse. A collaborative AMR slips into your existing layout; goods-to-person reorganizes the warehouse around fixed stations. And remember that full autonomy like Proteus is today a sector reference more than a purchase: it isn’t for sale.