Kitchener, ON — March 11, 2024 — OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation, the leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced its contribution to autonomous production logistics, a new category of innovative manufacturing. Through the acquisition of OTTO Motors, Rockwell Automation expands its scope for material handling, providing true end-to-end solutions for optimizing operations across an entire facility.    Rockwell is the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. For more than 120 years, Rockwell has been an innovator in industrial technology, shaping the manufacturing industry. By acquiring OTTO Motors—the award-winning AMR solutions provider—Rockwell can offer end-to-end autonomous production logistics to its customers, where manufacturers can optimize their facilities and processes through improved end-to-end production line configurations to reach peak efficiency.    “Rockwell is a titan of industry, and together, we will continue to innovate and empower customers to unlock the hidden potential of their factory with autonomous production logistics,” said Matt Rendall, co-founder and chief executive officer, OTTO. “With a completely integrated production solution now available under one roof, we look forward to helping manufacturers achieve a fully connected factory that maximizes end-to-end efficiency, flexibility, and visibility.”    OTTO Motors and Rockwell Automation are both exhibiting at MODEX in Atlanta, Georgia from March 11-14. To learn more about autonomous production logistics, visit OTTO Motors’ booth #B9419 and Rockwell Automation’s booth #B2419.   About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.   About OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com

Kitchener, ON — March 8, 2024 — OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), is pleased to announce that Matt Rendall, CEO and Co-Founder, has been recognized as the overall winner of Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s 2024 Pros to Know award for the Lifetime Achievement category. This award honors company leaders whose outstanding contributions offer a roadmap for others looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.   “Many of today’s supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they’re innovators, decision makers, pioneers of change and growth. They’ve spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “These winners continue to go above and beyond to overcome challenges, advance supply chain management and make the impossible, possible.”    As the CEO of OTTO Motors, Rendall has pushed the company’s vision forward, enabling manufacturers worldwide to create safer, more productive workplaces with autonomous material handling. This was accomplished in 2023 through new product and software launches, and expansions into new markets. In October, OTTO Motors was acquired by Fortune 500 company and leader in industrial automation, Rockwell Automation. As part of Rockwell, OTTO Motors will help customers unlock the full potential of their facilities with an end-to-end autonomous production logistics solution.    “Fifteen years ago, OTTO Motors was founded by four university friends building robots in a basement. We started with $200, a passion for mobile robotics, and an unwillingness to accept ‘no’ as an answer. Last year, after fifteen years of changing the way the manufacturing industry moves material, we joined the Rockwell Automation family where we will hold a meaningful role in shaping the future of the supply chain,” said Matt Rendall, CEO and Co-Founder of OTTO Motors. “I am incredibly honored to be recognized as this year’s overall winner for the Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement award. It’s a testament to the achievements of OTTO Motors to date and the impact that we will have alongside Rockwell moving forward.”   For more information on the Pros to Know award, visit www.sdcexec.com/22883265.    To see OTTO AMRs in action, visit booth #B9419 at MODEX from March 11-14, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.    About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.   About OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com     

Kitchener, ON — February 28, 2024 — OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today released its latest software update, version 2.30, designed to optimize floor space and enhance operations in confined manufacturing environments.    Manufacturers, especially in brownfield facilities, can optimize floor space by decreasing the area needed for dedicated AMR parking by up to 50%. Brownfield facilities, characterized by narrow aisles and limited space, often impede one-way or two-way AMR traffic flow and may not accommodate parking and charging infrastructure for larger fleets. With features such as parking space optimization, OTTO AMRs can now park at locations other than their designated parking spaces, reducing travel time and improving floor space utilization.   “Brownfield facilities are highly space-constrained, and it’s been a priority for OTTO Motors to help manufacturers deploy and scale AMRs in these confined spaces,” said Jay Judkowitz, vice president, product, OTTO Motors. “Last year, we introduced two new AMRs—OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200—which are some of the smallest in their payload classes. Simultaneously, our previous software release introduced a new feature that improves throughput in narrow aisles by allowing customers to create traffic zones—such as exclusion, speed limit, and single robot zones—for specific robot types. In our newest software update, we’ve introduced a combination of features that empower customers to deploy and scale AMRs effectively in the tightest and most dynamic environments.”   The latest software release also delivers: • Easier commissioning: An updated commissioning UI enables faster and more precise map editing, improving accuracy especially at scale. Users can now easily replicate configurations and make changes to multiple endpoints——such as chargers and pallets—at once, reducing time needed for commissioning.  • Fortified security: A new user authentication functionality enables single sign-on for enhanced security and customer convenience. Additionally, all traffic accessing the OTTO App is now encrypted via HTTPS, bolstering system security.   • Expanded support for VDA5050: As one of the first AMR vendors to support the VDA5050 interoperability standard, OTTO Motors has further expanded its capabilities, now allowing third-party controllers to perform tasks like activating lift attachments, downloading or deleting a map, and triggering robot snapshots.   Learn more about the above features in the blog.   OTTO Motors leads the AMR industry with continuous software innovations that unlock new applications and revolutionize the way industries move material. Consistent software releases enable AMRs to move faster, safer, and more efficiently, resulting in higher ROI for customers. The OTTO AMR software suite is proven in the industry with over five million hours of production driving experience and is trusted for large-scale deployments by the most reputed brands like Toyota and GE.    The latest software release will be showcased in booth #B9419 at MODEX from March 11-14 in Atlanta, USA.   About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.   About OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com 

Stuttgart, DE — April 25, 2023 — OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced their formal expansion into the European market. With over fourteen years of robotics experience and more than 4 million production hours in mission critical environments, OTTO Motors is solving labor and safety challenges with its established AMR fleet at manufacturing facilities and warehouses globally.   As one of the first AMR providers to support the interoperability standard VDA5050, OTTO AMRs have made over 15 million autonomous deliveries last year alone across more than 200 facility installations globally. OTTO has delivered results for the world’s most recognized manufacturing brands with its pioneering AMR technology and award-winning software, designed to improve productivity and efficiency of material handling operations. GE Aerospace saved $1.3 million in the first year, while Faurecia Interior Systems achieved an 11-month ROI. Mauser Packaging Solutions increased throughput by over 600%, and Danfoss removed over 70,000 manual touches annually.    “OTTO Motors leads the material handling automation industry in North America with the world’s most comprehensive AMR portfolio and the largest AMR deployments with the deepest integrations globally,” said Matt Rendall, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of OTTO Motors. “We’re expanding our unmatched expertise and experience into the European market to better serve our global customer base and improve material handling operations worldwide.”   OTTO AMRs are already driving productivity improvements for customers in Europe through our OTTO Certified Network. Hand-selected through our rigorous evaluation process, these experienced manufacturing organizations are certified and trained to develop, deploy and service end-to-end OTTO Motors’ solutions. OTTO Certified partners, including Guidance Automation and Orbel Grupo, are helping support the growing European market by designing, installing and maintaining the industry’s smartest AMR solutions in Europe.   “As demand for AMRs rapidly increases, we’re proud to be part of the OTTO Motors Partner Network and offer the world’s leading material handling solutions to improve productivity, safety and efficiency for our customers across Europe,” said Dr. Paul Rivers, Managing Director of Guidance Automation. “With over thirty years in the industry, our customers come to us for our experience, credibility and expertise. We’re committed to partnering with organizations that also leverage cutting edge, yet mature automation technology to optimize business operations.”     To learn how to join the OTTO Certified Network, visit ottomotors.com/partner.    About OTTO Motors OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. The leading AMR provider was recently recognized as a top ten global robotics provider, named to Fast Company’s 2023 list of Most Innovative Companies. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact  Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com

Kitchener, ON — June 15, 2023 — OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced that their autonomous forklift, OTTO Lifter, has been recognized as the SupplyTech Breakthrough Material Handling Solution of the Year. This award recognizes the world’s best supply chain products and technologies that are breaking through in a crowded market.   Among over 1,400 nominations, OTTO Lifter was selected as the Material Handling Solution of the Year for its innovative and unique approach to automating manual pallet transport workflows. Built on OTTO Motors’ fourteen years of industry-leading robotics experience and over four million production hours, OTTO Lifter seamlessly navigates traffic and obstacles, predictably and precisely delivering materials to the right place at the right time. With a payload capacity of 1,200 kg, the innovative autonomous forklift optimizes productivity for warehouses by maximizing speed without compromising safety, resulting in faster mission completion times and the highest customer ROI.   “We only launched OTTO Lifter a little over a year ago in March 2022 to unlock new pallet transport workflows for the manufacturing industry,” said Jay Judkowitz, Vice President of Product at OTTO Motors. “OTTO Lifter was built to address two key material handling challenges: labor shortages and workplace safety. After only a year, the autonomous forklift is already rising to these challenges as the most productive, safe solution on the market, and we are honored that it has been recognized as 2023’s Material Handling Solution of the Year.”   Supplytech Breakthrough honors the creativity, hard work and success of companies, technologies and products within the supply chain and logistics sectors. The nominations are judged for innovation, performance, functionality, value, impact and ease of use. Winners, like OTTO Lifter, are selected because they are innovative solutions that address a true need, solve a complex or critical problem, and seize an opportunity to revolutionize a new market or industry.   For more information on OTTO Lifter, 2023’s Material Handling Solution of the Year, visit ottomotors.com/lifter   About OTTO Motors OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. The leading AMR provider was recently recognized as a top 10 global robotics provider, named to Fast Company’s 2023 list of Most Innovative Companies. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   About SupplyTech Breakthrough Part of the Tech Breakthrough organization, a leading global provider of market intelligence and recognition platforms for technology innovation and leadership, the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring innovation and market disruption in supply chain & logistics technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of SupplyTech companies and products in categories including Inventory Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Transportation Management, Material Handling, IoT and Robotics, and more. For more information visit SupplyTechBreakthrough.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com  

Kitchener, ON — August 14, 2023 — OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced that their autonomous forklift, OTTO Lifter, has been recognized as the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Manufacturing Solution category in The 20th Annual International Business Awards®.   OTTO Lifter, the world’s smartest autonomous forklift, was awarded for its advancement in autonomous material handling solutions, addressing the challenges of labor shortages, safety, and productivity in manufacturing and warehouse facilities worldwide. Built on OTTO Motors’ fourteen years of industry-leading robotics experience and over four million production hours, OTTO Lifter seamlessly navigates traffic and obstacles, predictably and precisely delivering materials to the right place at the right time. Stevie Award judges commended the solution for its “remarkable innovation, safety, and market performance.” OTTO Lifter was also recently named the SupplyTech Breakthrough Material Handling Solution of the Year as well.    “OTTO Lifter was only introduced to the manufacturing industry last year, but it is already transforming and unlocking new material handling workflows, solving top challenges for manufacturers worldwide, and winning prestigious awards,” said Jay Judkowitz, Vice President of Product at OTTO Motors. “We are honored that our autonomous forklift was recognized for its outstanding performance with a Gold Stevie Award.”    The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program, recognizing high-achieving organizations and executives from around the world. With more than 3,700 nominations across organizations in over 60 countries, Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.    “Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year’s class of Stevie winners is the most impressive yet,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Rome on 13 October.”   For more information on OTTO Lifter, the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Manufacturing Solution category, visit ottomotors.com/lifter.    About OTTO Motors OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. The leading AMR provider was recently recognized as a top 10 global robotics provider, named to Fast Company’s 2023 list of Most Innovative Companies. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at StevieAwards.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com

Peoria, Ill. (May 25, 2023) – Today, MH Equipment announced its partnership with OTTO Motos, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). MH Equipment was selected as an OTTO Certified Dealer to develop, sell, deploy, and service OTTO Motors’ solutions.   MH Equipment focuses on partnerships that meet the needs of their customers and the partnership created with OTTO Motors will help meet the rising demand for AMRs. It will also assist in solving top manufacturing challenges by implementing material handling automation solutions at scale. MH Engineered Solutions, a division of MH Equipment, specializes in custom solutions for warehouse design and efficiency and will provide a specialized knowledge base for implementing OTTO Motors’ solutions throughout the industry.   “Customers demand exceptional service. We’ve built our OTTO Certified Dealer program like we’ve built our products, with unwavering emphasis on quality to ensure that our customers receive the exceptional service they expect,” said John Stikes, Director of Global Strategic Alliances and Partnerships at OTTO Motors.   Dan Gill, Head of Dealer Relations at OTTO Motors, added: “We have hand-selected the top material handling equipment organizations in the continent to locally deliver the technical support and maintenance needed to deploy, maintain, and scale automation systems.”   MH Equipment’s President of Sales and Marketing, Woody Hartwell added, “We focus on our customers’ needs and facilitating outstanding customer service. Our team is well-trained and highly competent at designing, installing, and maintaining AMR solutions for our customers. We are excited to add OTTO Motors to our supplying partners and look forward to identifying ways we can help each other grow.”   About MH Equipment MH Equipment (MH) began in Peoria, Illinois in 1952 as a small forklift dealership with approximately 50 employees. MH remains passionate about treating all people whether they be customers, employees, or suppliers with honor and respect. This mentality and ethical leadership has helped MH become one of the largest and fastest-growing full-service material handling equipment and service providers in the United States. MH is now comprised of multiple dealerships, over 900 employees, and 30 servicing locations throughout Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. “We trust as a company we will always remain mindful of our humble beginnings, grateful for our success, and hungry for our next horizon,” stated current CEO, John Wieland. Learn more about MH and the material handling industry by visiting mhequipment.com.    

Kitchener, ON--March 22, 2023--Jay Judkowitz, VP of Product at OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has been acknowledged as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know for 2023. This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.    “This year’s list is filled with supply chain professionals whose achievements and success stories have helped move the needle in the supply chain. They promote safety, sustainability and workforce development. They work toward helping heal the supply chain,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics.    As the Vice President of Product, Jay’s primary responsibility is to ensure that OTTO Motors is building the right products at the right time. The AMRs that Jay’s team develop improve safety and productivity in warehouses and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Jay brought his wealth of knowledge about software engineering, IT infrastructure, security, data and analytics, and cloud hosting to optimize the supply chain for OTTO Motors customers like General Electric, Toyota, Ford and more.   “It’s truly an honor to be included in the 2023 list of Pros to Know,” said Jay Judkowitz, VP of Product at OTTO Motors. “The whole team at OTTO Motors is contributing to safety, sustainability and workforce development in the supply chain. OTTO AMRs heal the supply chain by automating manual material handling for facilities worldwide, and we have our entire team of experts to thank for that.”   For more information on the Pros to Know award, and to view the full list of 2023 winners, visit https://sdce.me/4ss5cl.   About  OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact: Jess Blenkarn  Marketing Communications press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com  

Kitchener, ON - March 20, 2023 - OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today unveiled its newest AMR, OTTO 600, the toughest and most nimble AMR in its class. With the launch of OTTO 600, OTTO Motors now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. OTTO 600 unlocks important new workflows with its ability to move pallets, carts and other payloads up to 600 kg (1,322 lb). With an all-metal construction and IP54 rating, OTTO 600 follows the OTTO Motors legacy of AMRs built to deliver results in the most demanding of factory environments.    “In 2015, OTTO 1500 defined the heavy-class AMR category. In 2017, OTTO 100 quickly became responsible for the industry’s largest AMR installations. In 2022, we launched OTTO Lifter, the world’s first truly autonomous forklift. Today, we’re proud to announce OTTO 600, a mid-range AMR offering the perfect balance of strength and agility,” said Matt Rendall, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of OTTO Motors. “Powered by our industry-leading autonomous software, OTTO now offers an unmatched material handling portfolio.” Maneuverable in tight spaces: OTTO 600 offers capabilities of larger AMRs with the maneuverability needed to get around in constrained spaces like work cells. Durable build for demanding environments: In addition to a rugged, all-metal body, OTTO 600 offers a superior ability to withstand dust and fluids with IP54 construction. Fast and safe around people and objects: OTTO 600 works quickly and safely alongside people thanks to advanced sensors and OTTO’s proven autonomy software. Versatile to get different jobs done: Capable of moving carts and pallets, as well as connecting islands of automation, OTTO 600 unlocks limitless workflows including lineside delivery, work cell delivery and palletizer to stretch-wrapper transport. Key specs:  1,322 lb (600 kg) payload capacity 4.5 mph (2 m/s) maximum speed 1050/700/320 mm footprint IP54 rating OTTO 600 is available through the existing global network of OTTO Motors system integrators and material handling solution providers.    OTTO’s award-winning software is used by some of the world’s most recognized brands and Fortune 500 companies.   OTTO’s latest software release, 2.28, delivers faster and safer traffic movement and a new facility configuration interface for quicker workflow set-up. OTTO Motors invests heavily in software development to constantly evolve and deliver the smartest AMR software. This marks the sixth software release in the last three years. The OTTO AMR software-suite is the most proven solution in the industry with over four million hours of production driving experience and is trusted for large-scale deployments by the most reputed brands like Toyota and GE.   “The success of large-scale, deeply integrated deployments depends significantly on effective fleet management, which is why we are continuously evolving our fleet manager. In this software upgrade, we are introducing new traffic management functionality that enables users to create different rules of the road for groups of different OTTO AMRs in the facility, resulting in faster traffic movement and improved safety,” said Jay Judkowitz, VP of Product at OTTO Motors. “As our customers continue to deploy a variety of models from OTTO in complex environments, this is a game changer.”   Software release features include:  Team-Based Traffic Control: Customers can create traffic zones for specific robot types. For example, operators can specify lanes where larger AMRs cannot enter, ensuring smaller AMRs remain unblocked and are able to keep moving for higher throughput. New and intuitive facility configuration interface: Customers can now save up to 50% of the time required to set up facility maps and workflows. It is also easier for customers to use, learn and adapt to the system. Interoperability: OTTO Motors was the first AMR vendor to support the well-known AGV standard, VDA5050, empowering customers to manage dissimilar types of material handling solutions from a third-party master controller interface. New pallet types: OTTO Lifter now supports BulkPak® 4845 HDMP series bins, enabling customers to move more pallets of their choice. Since its inception, OTTO Motors has helped customers achieve throughput improvements as high as 600% and return on investment in as little as 11 months in different industry verticals. This launch of OTTO 600 and new software enables OTTO Motors to help manufacturers automate a larger part of their material handling operations and achieve higher ROI.   OTTO 600 and the latest software will be showcased in booth #N7537 at PROMAT on March 20-23, 2023 in Chicago IL.   About OTTO Motors OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn  Marketing Communications  press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com  

Kitchener, ON--March 2, 2023--OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 as a top 10 global robotics company. This prestigious, annual award recognizes organizations that are moving the world forward, transforming their industry and shaping societies through both innovation and impact.    “In 2008, we had this crazy idea that self-driving technology would revolutionize transportation inside factories and warehouses long before mainstream adoption,” said Matt Randall, Co-founder and CEO of OTTO Motors. “Our self-driving technology is powering an operational revolution for the world’s biggest manufacturers. It is an honor to be recognized for those achievements as one of Fast Company’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies. This award is a testament to the incredibly unique team here at OTTO Motors and the dedicated customers who are working with us to push their businesses forward and transform their industries.”   With over four million production hours and 14+ years of innovative robotics experience,  OTTO Motors’ vision is to create safer, more productive and more fulfilling workplaces by putting an innovative OTTO AMR in every manufacturing facility in the world. As the first company to introduce heavy-class AMRs, OTTO Motors has solved material handling challenges for some of the largest companies in the world, including General Electric, Ford, Amway, The Hershey Company, and Berry Global. The company’s currently largest deployment involves 80+ robots working collaboratively. OTTO Motors has the most comprehensive AMR fleet in the industry, with both flatbed and forklift AMRs capable of moving materials up to 4,200 lb.   “What a strange and thrilling year it has been to honor this year’s Most Innovative Companies. This year’s list compiles some of the most cutting-edge groundbreakers who are changing our world every single day, from legacy organizations like McDonalds to upstarts like MrBeast and institutions such as NASA. Everyone on this list does something completely, uniquely different, yet, they all have one thing in common: innovation,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.    For more information on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90849021/most-innovative-companies-robotics-2023.    About OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over four million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.   Contact Jess Blenkarn  Marketing Communications  press@ottomotors.com www.ottomotors.com