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Exotec

Robotics · Croix, France · Founded 2015

Exotec, a French company founded in 2015 by Romain Moulin and Renaud Heitz, specializes in warehouse robotics for the retail and e-commerce sectors. The founders, both with backgrounds in robotics and engineering, aimed to create a more efficient and ergonomic solution for order preparation. The company's flagship product is the Skypod system, an automated goods-to-person solution. This system utilizes a fleet of 3D-moving robots that can navigate warehouse racks, retrieve items, and deliver them to human operators at picking stations. This approach significantly increases picking rates and storage density compared to traditional manual methods. The Skypod system is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing businesses to adapt to fluctuating demand and growth. The system's modular design enables easy expansion by adding more robots or storage racks. Exotec's business model involves selling the complete robotic system, including the hardware, software, and installation, to its clients. The company targets large retailers and e-commerce players, with a client roster that includes major brands like Carrefour, Decathlon, and Uniqlo. Keywords: warehouse automation, robotics, goods-to-person, order fulfillment, supply chain, logistics, Skypod system, e-commerce, retail, material handling