Rockwell Automation Inc. announced the first autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) rolled off the production line at its global headquarters in Milwaukee.
The new 25,000-square-foot OTTO production space at the Milwaukee campus is now assembling the OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200 AMRs, which are designed to move heavy materials across busy factory floors and in tight spaces. By reducing reliance on manual forklifts, the AMRs reportedly help manufacturers increase safety, improve transition times and minimize damage to goods.
AMR features:
- Laser scanners that scan rooms more than 30 times per second to build virtual map
- Aware of other robots and their locations on a factory floor
- Completes over 15 miles of driving before shipping to customer
The development comes a few years after Rockwell acquired Clearpath Robotics and its OTTO Motors industrial division. The company also recently announced a $2 billion investment in its factories, digital infrastructure and workforce.
Clearpath and OTTO will continue producing AMRs at their Canadian facilities in Ontario. Rockwell expects the Milwaukee location to add capacity and proximity to U.S. customers, with customer tours expected to begin in early 2026.
