Vector and Origin Robots Expand the Hy-Tek Portfolio with RaaS Flexibility for 3PL, Retail and Healthcare Customers
Erlanger, KY – October 15, 2025 – Hy-Tek Intralogistics, a trusted leader in supply chain strategy, automation, software, systems integration and support, today announced a strategic partnership with Locus Robotics, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse fulfillment. The collaboration brings the Locus Origin and Locus Vector robots into the Hy-Tek automation portfolio, offered through a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model to deliver rapid scalability, flexibility and measurable ROI.
The partnership expands Hy-Tek’s ability to help 3PL, eCommerce, retail and healthcare customers meet surging fulfillment demands while addressing labor challenges and operational efficiency. By combining Locus Robotics’ proven AMR solutions with Hy-Tek’s systems integration expertise and IntraOne® warehouse orchestration platform, customers gain a unified, high-performance automation strategy that adapts to changing business needs.
“At Hy-Tek, we build our solutions around what creates the greatest long-term value for our customers,” said Sandy Stephens, Chief Strategy Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics. “Adding Locus Robotics to our automation portfolio ensures we can deliver scalable, flexible robotics solutions that integrate seamlessly with broader warehouse orchestration strategies. Together, we’re equipping customers to grow with confidence while driving faster ROI.”
Locus Origin is designed for high-volume, collaborative order fulfillment, improving productivity 2–3X by eliminating unproductive walking time, while ensuring near-100% order accuracy. Locus Vector, engineered for high-productivity material handling, offers a 600 lb. payload capacity, omnidirectional mobility and versatile configurations for transport, case picking and sortation.
Both robots operate on the LocusONE™ platform, enabling fleets of hundreds of robots to be deployed quickly – often in as little as 6–8 weeks – with the flexibility to scale up or down as demand shifts.
“Hy-Tek Intralogistics is an ideal partner for Locus Robotics,” said Steve Simmerman, Vice President – Global Alliances. “Their expertise in designing and integrating end-to-end automation strategies aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver smarter, more flexible warehouse fulfillment solutions. By combining Hy-Tek’s orchestration approach with our Origin and Vector robots, customers can transform their operations quickly, cost-effectively, and with lasting impact.”
Together, Hy-Tek and Locus Robotics enable customers to optimize fulfillment operations with fast implementation, reduced labor strain, improved accuracy and scalability without the burden of large capital investments.
About Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is the world leader in autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment and warehouse automation, empowering more than 130 customers across 320 sites in 18+ countries. With over 15,000 robots deployed globally, Locus delivers flexible, scalable, and sustainable warehouse automation through its Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription model. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with a European headquarters in Amsterdam, Locus is redefining warehouse productivity for 3PL, retail, healthcare, and industrial customers. Learn more at www.locusrobotics.com.
About Hy-Tek Intralogistics
Hy-Tek orchestrates the future of automation by seamlessly connecting people to products in a complex supply-chain-dependent world. From network optimization to its IntraOne® full stack software platform, robotics and advanced material handling automation and aftermarket support, Hy-Tek leverages and integrates leading-edge technologies with existing systems, minimizing disruption and accelerating ROI.
As the most trusted partner in supply chain automation, Hy-Tek equips its customers with solutions that create competitive advantage. With more than 500 employees, Hy-Tek serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from offices in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. For more information,
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Erik Koenig
Vice President of Marketing, Hy-Tek Intralogistics
614-654-4246
