Floatic today announced the successful completion of its trial test with LogisALL Consulting, a leading logistics provider. The project aimed to prove the feasibility of synergies between LogisALL’s consulting, engineering, and systems, or CES, expertise with Floatic’s picking system.
“E-commerce warehouse centers have unique demands, handling diverse and small-batch orders with rapid dispatch requirements,” stated Floatic CEO Chan Lee. “Floatic has focused on this problem from the very beginning and is excited to prove the effectiveness of Floware in the field.”
Founded in 2021, Floatic said Floware is optimized for multi-SKU inventory storage and volatile e-commerce orders. It includes the proprietary Floatic Engine software.
The system integrates with clients’ warehouse management systems (WMS), said the Seoul, South Korea-based company. It also enables fleet management systems and real-time monitoring alongside the Flody robot hardware designed specifically for warehouse environments.
Fulfillment robots deliver favorable results
Floatic tested its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) at LogisALL’s global fulfillment center (GFC) in Incheon, South Korea. It was the first official project of a strategic partnership between the automation provider and the consulting firm announced earlier this year.
With Floatic’s technology, LogisALL said its productivity increased by more than two times. Human workers took more than 20 minutes to manually pick 10 orders. With three robots collaborating with one warehouse worker, that time was reduced to less than 10 minutes.
In addition, the robots and software significantly reduced error rates and fatigue by eliminating workers’ need to move around the facility, said the companies.
“This project goes beyond a simple robot deployment; it’s a success story for a total logistics/warehouse solution that combines operational expertise, tailored packaging design, and automation,” said Heewon Chae, head of LogisALL’s CES department. “Our combination of AMRs with customized packaging for specific product needs will set us apart as a unique offering in the market.”
LogisALL and Floatic plan joint service offerings
Building on the test results, the two companies plan to showcase the productivity and competitive advantages of AMRs in e-commerce warehouses and expand their market presence. They will use LogisALL’s nationwide network to proactively introduce Floware and broaden its adoption in South Korea.
Floatic and LogisALL also plan to deepen their relationship, launching a service for comprehensive e-commerce warehouse automation. This will include integrating LogisALL’s WWS and packaging systems with Floware.
The partners said they also aim to offer streamlined deployment and operations in diverse warehouse environments through Floatic’s customized setup tools.
“Through our partnership with LogisALL, we are excited to bring tailored robotic solutions closer to our e-commerce warehouse clients,” Lee said. “This collaboration will enable us to deliver high-quality value on a larger scale.”
In June, Floatic raised $3.8 million in a pre-Series A bridge round, bringing its total funding to date to $8 million. It said it plans to use the funds to extend its research and development efforts and ready its product for commercialization.
Floatic has partnerships with AWS, Hyundai Motor Group, Dohands, and more.