Symbotic System
[commercial]amr · amr · 6 deployments in catalog
Verified: Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM; Wilmington MA; Rick Cohen) is a commercially deployed warehouse-automation system, SEC-verified: ~$22.5B backlog (FY2025 10-K); Walmart is ~85.6% of a recent quarter's revenue; deployed across dozens of Walmart regional distribution centers; other customers include Albertsons, C&S Wholesale, Target, and the GreenBox JV (SoftBank)., System, not a single robot: Symbotic is a system: SymBot AMRs (autonomous mobile robots, 20+ mph) plus vision-guided robotic arms plus a fixed storage structure, orchestrated by AI software. The SymBot is the mobile-robot component., Correction vs dispatch: The acquisition of Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics (ASR) business was announced Jan 16 2025 and closed Jan 27-28 2025 ($200M cash + up to $350M contingent; separate $520M Walmart-funded APD program for 400 systems) - the dispatch's 'Jan 2026' date is incorrect.
Manufacturer
SymboticForm Factor
amr
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
6
Target Price
Not publicly disclosed
- AMR
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) is a warehouse-automation company (Wilmington, Massachusetts; founder Rick Cohen) whose system combines fleets of SymBot autonomous mobile robots, vision-guided robotic arms, and a fixed storage structure, orchestrated by AI software to perform end-to-end case handling (depalletization, storage, palletization). It is the most heavily verified entity in the AMR cohort: SEC filings confirm a roughly $22.5 billion backlog, that Walmart accounts for about 85.6% of a recent quarter's revenue, and deployment across dozens of Walmart regional distribution centers, with additional customers including Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Target, and the SoftBank GreenBox joint venture. In January 2025 (not 2026, correcting the dispatch) Symbotic acquired Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business for $200 million plus up to $350 million contingent, alongside a separate $520 million Walmart-funded program for 400 Accelerated Pickup and Delivery systems. Maturity is commercial; it is a system rather than a single roaming robot.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://ir.symbotic.com/static-files/8d44e050-9519-4347-aa51-fc51e49c4a87
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- manufacturer
- Symbotic
- deployments count
- 6
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Type
- AI-orchestrated end-to-end case-handling: depalletization, storage, palletization
- Form Factor
- amr (warehouse-automation system; SymBot AMRs + vision-guided arms + storage structure)
- Operating speed
- 20+ mph
- Backlog
- ~$22.5 billion
- Customer revenue share
- Walmart ~85.6% of a recent quarter's revenue
- Acquisition price
- $200 million cash plus up to $350 million contingent
- A P D program funding
- $520 million Walmart-funded program for 400 systems
Availability and pricing
- price
- Not publicly disclosed
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not sold (internal use)
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for Symbotic System.
Supply chain
- NVIDIACOMPUTE / SEMICONDUCTORNVIDIA NVIDIA Hopper GPU + Jetson -- AI compute for goods-to-person robotic fulfilment
NVIDIA NVIDIA Hopper GPU + Jetson -- AI compute for goods-to-person robotic fulfilment
FAQ
What is Symbotic System?
Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) is a warehouse-automation company (Wilmington, Massachusetts; founder Rick Cohen) whose system combines fleets of SymBot autonomous mobile robots, vision-guided robotic arms, and a fixed storage structure, orchestrated by AI software to perform end-to-end case handling (depalletization, storage, palletization). It is the most heavily verified entity in the AMR cohort: SEC filings confirm a roughly $22.5 billion backlog, that Walmart accounts for about 85.6% of a recent quarter's revenue, and deployment across dozens of Walmart regional distribution centers, with additional customers including Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Target, and the SoftBank GreenBox joint venture. In January 2025 (not 2026, correcting the dispatch) Symbotic acquired Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business for $200 million plus up to $350 million contingent, alongside a separate $520 million Walmart-funded program for 400 Accelerated Pickup and Delivery systems. Maturity is commercial; it is a system rather than a single roaming robot.
Is Symbotic System actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Symbotic System is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Symbotic System?
Symbotic System is made by Symbotic, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2007.
Where is Symbotic System deployed?
6 verified deployments of Symbotic System are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States, United States (Walmart 42 Regional Distribution Centers), Massachusetts.
Can you buy Symbotic System?
Symbotic System is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Symbotic System?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable amr robots to Symbotic System include LocusBot, AutoStore System, Skypod, Amazon Robotics fleet.
How does Symbotic System compare to LocusBot?
Symbotic System and LocusBot (Locus Robotics · 13 deployments) are both amr robots on the DEPLOY registry. Symbotic System has 6 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Symbotic System a top amr?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Symbotic System ranks in roughly the top 15% of amr models tracked by the registry.
What is Symbotic System's maturity stage?
Symbotic System is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Symbotic System safe?
Symbotic System has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Deployments
- Symbotic System at Massachusetts[OPERATIONAL]
Massachusetts · Jun 1, 2024
- Symbotic System at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jan 1, 2017
- Symbotic System at United States[SCALED]
United States · Jun 1, 2024
- Symbotic System at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jan 1, 2026
- Symbotic System at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jan 1, 2026
- Symbotic System at United States (Walmart 42 Regional Distribution Centers)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (Walmart 42 Regional Distribution Centers) · Jan 1, 2026