Robotics Startup Ships Autonomous Warehouse Picker for Mid-Size Fulfilment Centers
System delivers 80 picks per hour with sub-two-year payback period, targeting underserved mid-market logistics sector
CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2025 — SwiftPick Robotics announced today the commercial shipment of its SP-2000 autonomous warehouse picker, a compact AI-driven system engineered specifically for mid-size fulfillment centers handling 5,000 to 15,000 daily orders. The deployment marks the first production rollout of a robotic solution that bridges the automation gap between large-scale e-commerce giants and smaller logistics operations.
The SP-2000 integrates advanced computer vision, edge computing, and collaborative robotics to execute piece-picking tasks with 99.2% accuracy. Measuring 26 inches wide and operating on a modular track system, the picker navigates existing warehouse layouts without requiring facility retrofitting. Each unit processes up to 80 picks per hour while handling payloads of 40 pounds, matching productivity rates previously achievable only by larger, capital-intensive systems deployed by major retailers.
The autonomous picker enters a market experiencing accelerating growth. The AI robotics warehousing sector reached $15.34 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a 23.18% compound annual growth rate through 2034, driven by e-commerce pressures and labor cost challenges across North America . Mid-size fulfillment centers represent 68% of U.S. warehousing facilities but have adopted automation at less than half the rate of large-scale operations, according to industry analyses.
SwiftPick designed the SP-2000 to address specific constraints facing mid-market operators: limited capital budgets, space restrictions, and the need for rapid deployment. The system operates under a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that converts upfront capital expenditures into usage-based fees starting at $4,500 per month per unit. This financial structure delivers a payback period of 18 to 24 months while reducing five-year operating costs by approximately 40%, based on internal modeling validated against third-party logistics benchmarks.
“We’ve essentially democratized warehouse automation,” said Sarah Chen, CEO and co-founder of SwiftPick Robotics. “The SP-2000 gives mid-size fulfillment centers access to the same AI-driven accuracy and throughput that global enterprises rely on, but without the seven-figure capital investment or 18-month implementation timeline. Our beta partners increased order capacity by 35% within 90 days while redeploying staff to higher-value quality control and inventory management roles.”
The system’s proprietary SwiftOptic software employs machine learning algorithms trained on over 10 million picks across diverse product categories, enabling real-time adaptation to new SKUs without manual programming. Unlike traditional automated guided vehicles, the SP-2000 uses AMR (autonomous mobile robot) technology with dynamic path planning, allowing fleets to scale incrementally. Facilities can deploy three units initially and expand to 20+ robots as order volumes grow, with the software automatically optimizing pick paths and orchestrating human-robot collaboration zones.
SwiftPick Robotics launched in 2022 following $8.5 million in seed funding led by supply chain-focused venture firms. The company has established manufacturing partnerships in Indiana and maintains a cloud-based fleet management platform for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous software updates. Initial SP-2000 shipments will fulfill orders from 3PL providers and direct-to-consumer brands in the Midwest and Southeast regions.
About SwiftPick Robotics
SwiftPick Robotics develops AI-powered autonomous systems for mid-size fulfillment operations. Founded by former Amazon Robotics engineers and supply chain technologists, the company specializes in collaborative piece-picking solutions that integrate with existing warehouse management systems. SwiftPick’s RaaS model and modular hardware architecture enable rapid deployment across e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics sectors. The company is headquartered in Chicago with distribution partners in 12 U.S. markets.
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