Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and Automation Manik Bhatia, Head of Cobranded Research Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research March 20, 2023 Reasons to ReadRobotics and automation will increasingly play an important role in the retail sector as retailers look to invest in technologies to deal with margin pressures amid headwinds such as inflationary pressure and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We highlight key industry trends in retail robotics and present selected startups globally whose robotics technology solutions support brands and retailers in automating processes across selected categories. Categories covered in this landscape are: Order fulfillment and collaborative robots Delivery Manufacturing Shelf monitoring Companies mentioned in this report include: Avidbots, Exotec, Fabric, inVia Robotics, Nuro, Soft Robotics, SoftWear Automation, Starship Technologies, Takeoff Our landscape infographic summarizes the companies outlined in this report. Other relevant research: Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply Chain Robotics in Retail—Part 2: Service Bots Automate and Upgrade the In-Store Experience All our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Financial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Why Growth in US CPG Unit Sales Has Stalled, with Sujeet NaikFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s Next
