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Solution: OTTO Autonomous Mobile Robots

Unlock productivity with OTTO AMRs, Powered by FORTNA

FORTNA partners with OTTO by Rockwell Automation to optimize material flow with intelligent autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that streamline transport, reduce labor dependency and improve operational efficiency across warehouse and production environments.

From distribution centers to manufacturing facilities, OTTO AMRs, powered by FORTNA, deliver flexible, scalable automation that adapts to evolving operational demands without requiring major infrastructure changes.

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Flexible material movement automation with FORTNA operational design

Reduce labor dependency, improve throughput and unlock capacity with FORTNA Operational Design—delivering automation that integrates seamlessly into existing environments while minimizing execution risks.

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Optimize material flow, throughput and labor utilization

FORTNA and OTTO have partnered to deliver solutions that transform material movement across operations. By combining advanced robotics, intelligent software and system design, organizations can overcome labor constraints and improve performance without major capital investments.

Flexible and scalable: Easily expand AMR fleets to meet changing demand and throughput requirements.
Reduced labor dependency: Automate repetitive, non-value-added transport tasks to stabilize operations.
Improved throughput: Dynamically route materials to reduce congestion and increase flow efficiency.
Seamless integration: Deploy in existing facilities with minimal disruption or infrastructure changes.

OTTO autonomous mobile robots

From lightweight to heavy-duty payloads up to 4,200 lbs, the OTTO AMR fleet delivers flexible, autonomous transport across warehouse or production environments, reducing manual handling and enabling continuous, optimized flow. The OTTO AMR fleet supports diverse payload requirements and applications.

OTTO 100: Automates lightweight transport in person-to-person workflows.
OTTO 600: Moves mid-sized loads efficiently through tight or high-traffic spaces.
OTTO 1200: Delivers heavy payloads with speed and precision in constrained environments.
OTTO 1500: Handles high-capacity loads in demanding, industrial conditions.
OTTO Lifter: Autonomous forklift designed for pallet movement.

Whether supporting work-in-process movement, inventory replenishment or finished goods transport, OTTO AMRs navigate dynamically through your facility. The result is improved throughput, reduced labor dependency and more capacity for your workforce to focus on higher-value tasks.

OTTO AMR fleet payload capacity:

OTTO 100: 330 lbs
OTTO 600: 1,320 lbs
OTTO 1200: 2,640 lbs
OTTO 1500: 4,190 lbs
OTTO Lifter: 2,640 lbs

OTTO by Rockwell Automation AMR 100 moving through warehouse | FORTNA

Seamless end-to-end automation

FORTNA partnered with OTTO to expand automation capabilities upstream into production logistics, empowering manufacturing and distribution operations with seamless material flow.This enables organizations to:

Automate line-side delivery and work-in-process movement
Reduce labor requirements in production environments
Improve flow from manufacturing through distribution
Drive end-to-end efficiency across operations

By integrating production and distribution workflows, operations can achieve greater visibility, consistency and overall performance.

The FORTNA difference

The FORTNA data-driven, consultative approach sets us apart by turning operational data into actionable insights that drive measurable results. We don’t just recommend solutions—we analyze your unique operational metrics, workflows and demand patterns to identify the most impactful opportunities for improvement. Our consultative process combines advanced analytics with robust supply chain expertise to design strategies tailored specifically to your facility needs, whether that is optimizing throughput, improving labor efficiency or increasing storage utilization. This fact-based methodology ensures decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumptions, delivering long-term value and a clear return on investment for your warehouse operations.

FORTNA Distribution Optimization Framework Lifecycle Performance Services supports a diverse portfolio of MHE and software implementations worldwide

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FAQs

The FORTNA OTTO solution combines FORTNA’s design and integration expertise with autonomous mobile robots from OTTO to automate material movement in warehouses and manufacturing environments. It replaces manual transport with intelligent automation to improve efficiency, reduce labor dependency and achieve best-in-class throughput.

AMRs use onboard sensors, cameras and software to navigate facilities without fixed paths. OTTO AMRs dynamically plan routes, avoid obstacles and adapt in real time, allowing them to safely and efficiently move materials alongside people and equipment.

The solution addresses labor shortages, rising labor costs and inefficient material flow. By automating repetitive transport tasks and optimizing movement, it stabilizes operations, reduces costs and unlocks additional capacity in existing facilities.

Yes, OTTO AMRs are designed for brownfield environments and can be deployed without significant infrastructure changes. This enables fast implementation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

OTTO AMRs increase throughput by reducing travel time, eliminating congestion and enabling continuous material flow. They lower costs by minimizing manual labor, improving productivity and making better use of existing space and resources.