- In December 2025, Amazon's robotics manufacturing facilities in North Reading and Westborough, Massachusetts, exemplify modern U.S. manufacturing. These facilities, built on Amazon's 2012 acquisition of Kiva Systems, produce mobile robots like Hercules and Proteus that support fulfillment centers by transporting goods. Proteus incorporates advanced navigation, avoiding humans and obstacles autonomously.
- In October 2024, GreenBox Systems, a joint venture between SoftBank and Symbotic, announced a $144 million investment to construct an automated warehouse in Jackson, Georgia, set to open in late 2025. Utilizing advanced automation technology, including AI and vision-enabled robots, GreenBox warehouses minimize human involvement in sorting, packing, and shipping.
- In 2024, ArcBest Corporation introduced the Vaux Freight Movement System, a suite of hardware and software that transforms the processes of loading, unloading, and transferring freight in warehouses, docks, and on the road. The system allows trailers to be unloaded in under five minutes, reducing driver wait times and improving dock utilization.
- In November 2022, KION North America and Fox Robotics announced a non-exclusive strategic partnership to scale supply chains for FoxBot ATL and establish a nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts.
