Otto wins IERA Award 2025
Rockwell's robot is an AMR solution that can transport heavy loads in factories and operate in robot fleets of over 100 units.
Otto robots automate repetitive and hazardous material handling tasks in production environments. They transport parts, pallets and materials without human intervention and consist of vehicle hardware and a software suite for autonomous operations, factory integration and fleet analysis. Navigation optimizes speed and safety to ensure efficient movement around workers.
Susanne Bieller, Secretary General of the IFR, praised Otto as a significant step forward in the development of AMRs. Ryan Gariepy, Vice President at Rockwell Automation, emphasized the honor of receiving the award and the incentive to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics.
In addition to Otto, three other finalists were nominated for the IERA Award 2025. Spanish automation company Aldakin impressed with a robotic processing head that significantly reduces hazardous dust emissions when processing composite materials. Fourier Rehab from Shanghai presented the "ExoMotus M4", an advanced lower limb rehabilitation robot designed to restore mobility in patients with neurological and musculoskeletal impairments. Youibot from Shenzhen, China, presented the humanoid robot "MAIC-X", a two-armed humanoid robot for industrial inspection tasks.
