RobotRisk Autonomous Systems Incident & Risk Register
RobotRisk / warehouse automation
Category

Warehouse Automation

273 companies tracked, 8 with documented incidents. Ranked by RobotRisk index; tick marks category median where nonzero.

Analyst brief

Warehouse automation carries 16 incidents across 8 of 273 tracked companies, a 3-percent record rate on the largest company population in the dataset. Malfunction (4), fatality (3), fire (3), crash (2), and injury (2) form a mixed type profile with no single dominant failure mode. Severity skews toward the higher end, with 13 of 16 entries at tiers 3 through 5 and only 3 at tier 2, indicating a record weighted toward consequential rather than minor events despite the category's low overall coverage. Amazon and Ocado Intelligent Automation head the named entities, consistent with incident volume concentrating among the largest-scale automated fulfillment operators.

Entries by year and severity

232015 S3: 11152016 S5: 11162017 S4: 11172018 S4: 11182020 S3: 11202021 S3: 11212023 S4: 11232024 S3: 12024 S5: 23242025 S2: 22025 S3: 13252026 S2: 1126
S1S2S3S4S5

By incident type

By severity

Highest-index companies

Company risk ranking

CompanyRobotRisk index (0-100)Category percentileBandIncidents
Amazon
33.6
100% Elevated 8
Robot Palletizer (Dallas)
25.3
99% Elevated 1
Dearborn Mid-West
25.3
99% Elevated 1
Ocado Intelligent Automation
22.6
99% Elevated 2
Attabotics
16.1
98% Elevated 1
Dematic
11.4
98% Low 1
SSI Schaefer
6.3
98% Low 1
MHS Global
2.4
97% Low 1
1MRobotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
6 River Systems (now Ocado)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Adaptec Solutions
0.0
0% None documented 0
Addverb Technologies
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ambi Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Anantak Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Apex Warehouse Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
AS/R Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
AutoCrib
0.0
0% None documented 0
AutoStore
0.0
0% None documented 0
Balyo
0.0
0% None documented 0
Bastian
0.0
0% None documented 0
Berkshire Grey
0.0
0% None documented 0
BEUMER Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Brightpick
0.0
0% None documented 0
Caja Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cisco-Eagle
0.0
0% None documented 0
CMES Robotics USA
0.0
0% None documented 0
Contoro Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Conveyco Technologies
0.0
0% None documented 0
Covariant
0.0
0% None documented 0
Daifuku North America
0.0
0% None documented 0
Delkor Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Dexory
0.0
0% None documented 0
Dexterity
0.0
0% None documented 0
DMW&H
0.0
0% None documented 0
E80 Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Eclipse Automation (Accenture)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Element Logic
0.0
0% None documented 0
Engineering Innovation
0.0
0% None documented 0
Exotec
0.0
0% None documented 0
Fabric
0.0
0% None documented 0
Fives Group (Intralogistics)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Fizyr
0.0
0% None documented 0
FORTNA
0.0
0% None documented 0
ForwardX Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Fulfil Solutions
0.0
0% None documented 0
Gather AI
0.0
0% None documented 0
GEBHARDT Intralogistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Geek+
0.0
0% None documented 0
GreyOrange
0.0
0% None documented 0
Group O
0.0
0% None documented 0
GXO
0.0
0% None documented 0
HAI Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Honeywell Intelligrated
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hy-Tek Intralogistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Impaqt Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Instock
0.0
0% None documented 0
Interroll
0.0
0% None documented 0
Jacobi Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
JH Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Jungheinrich
0.0
0% None documented 0
Kardex Remstar
0.0
0% None documented 0
KNAPP
0.0
0% None documented 0
KSEC
0.0
0% None documented 0
Körber Supply Chain
0.0
0% None documented 0
Lafayette Engineering
0.0
0% None documented 0
Libiao Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Maveneer
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mecalux
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mercado Libre
0.0
0% None documented 0
MESH Automation
0.0
0% None documented 0
MHS Lift
0.0
0% None documented 0
Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Movu Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mujin
0.0
0% None documented 0
Murata Machinery (Muratec)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mytra
0.0
0% None documented 0
NCC Automated Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nimble Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nomagic
0.0
0% None documented 0
NPI (Duravant)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Numina Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
OPEX Corporation
0.0
0% None documented 0
OSARO
0.0
0% None documented 0
Peak Technologies
0.0
0% None documented 0
Pearson Packaging Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Pickle Robot
0.0
0% None documented 0
Plus One Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Premier Tech
0.0
0% None documented 0
Rapyuta Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
RightHand Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Rocketfarm
0.0
0% None documented 0
Schaeffler
0.0
0% None documented 0
Sereact
0.0
0% None documented 0
Siemens Logistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Swisslog
0.0
0% None documented 0
Symbotic
0.0
0% None documented 0
System Logistics (Krones)
0.0
0% None documented 0
TGW Logistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Tompkins Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Toyota Automated Logistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
0.0
0% None documented 0
Transnorm
0.0
0% None documented 0
Unbox Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Urbx
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vanderlande
0.0
0% None documented 0
Viastore
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vidir Solutions
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vidmar
0.0
0% None documented 0
Viroteq
0.0
0% None documented 0
Westfalia Technologies
0.0
0% None documented 0
WITRON
0.0
0% None documented 0
Wulftec International
0.0
0% None documented 0
Wynright (Daifuku North America)
0.0
0% None documented 0
XYZ Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Modula
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ferretto Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Constructor Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Automha
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cimcorp
0.0
0% None documented 0
AR Racking
0.0
0% None documented 0
Savoye
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hytrol
0.0
0% None documented 0
Span Tech
0.0
0% None documented 0
FMH Conveyors
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ryson International
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nercon
0.0
0% None documented 0
Dorner
0.0
0% None documented 0
QC Conveyors
0.0
0% None documented 0
Roach Manufacturing
0.0
0% None documented 0
mk North America
0.0
0% None documented 0
FlexLink
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cassioli
0.0
0% None documented 0
Alstef Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vitronic
0.0
0% None documented 0
Intralox
0.0
0% None documented 0
Regal Rexnord
0.0
0% None documented 0
ULMA Handling Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Elettric80
0.0
0% None documented 0
Invar Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Conveyor Units Limited
0.0
0% None documented 0
Dambach Lagersysteme
0.0
0% None documented 0
psb intralogistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Kuecker Logistics Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
W&H Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
QComp Technologies
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cornerstone Automation Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Pteris Global
0.0
0% None documented 0
Glidepath
0.0
0% None documented 0
LG CNS
0.0
0% None documented 0
Falcon Autotech
0.0
0% None documented 0
Atmos Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nanjing Inform Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
SSTC Intelligence
0.0
0% None documented 0
Alba Manufacturing
0.0
0% None documented 0
Arrowhead Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Multi-Conveyor
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vargo
0.0
0% None documented 0
Buschman Company
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cambelt International
0.0
0% None documented 0
Pflow Industries
0.0
0% None documented 0
Actiw
0.0
0% None documented 0
Rocla
0.0
0% None documented 0
Stow Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hänel
0.0
0% None documented 0
Kasto
0.0
0% None documented 0
Bito
0.0
0% None documented 0
Grenzebach
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hörmann Logistik
0.0
0% None documented 0
mk Technology Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ferag
0.0
0% None documented 0
Habasit
0.0
0% None documented 0
Forbo Movement Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ammeraal Beltech
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ancra Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
LTW Intralogistics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Robotunits
0.0
0% None documented 0
Joloda Hydraroll
0.0
0% None documented 0
Combilift
0.0
0% None documented 0
Okamura Corporation
0.0
0% None documented 0
Itoki Corporation
0.0
0% None documented 0
Toyo Kanetsu
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nakanishi Metal Works
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nippon Yusoki
0.0
0% None documented 0
RIOS Intelligent Machines
0.0
0% None documented 0
Soft Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Syrius Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hikrobot
0.0
0% None documented 0
SVT Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
inOrbit
0.0
0% None documented 0
Made4net
0.0
0% None documented 0
Softeon
0.0
0% None documented 0
Manhattan Associates
0.0
0% None documented 0
Blue Yonder
0.0
0% None documented 0
Okura Yusoki
0.0
0% None documented 0
Columbia Machine
0.0
0% None documented 0
Brenton
0.0
0% None documented 0
Top Tier
0.0
0% None documented 0
A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp
0.0
0% None documented 0
Robopac
0.0
0% None documented 0
Brillopak
0.0
0% None documented 0
Yaskawa Motoman
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hanwha Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Elite Robots
0.0
0% None documented 0
JAKA Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Kassow Robots
0.0
0% None documented 0
AUBO Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Productive Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Neuromeka
0.0
0% None documented 0
Estun Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Siasun Robot & Automation
0.0
0% None documented 0
LYRO Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Sidel
0.0
0% None documented 0
CynLr
0.0
0% None documented 0
Stäubli Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Nachi Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Zebra Technologies (Fetch Robotics)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Onward Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Vimaan Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Corvus Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ware
0.0
0% None documented 0
Combi Packaging Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Schneider Packaging Equipment
0.0
0% None documented 0
Formant
0.0
0% None documented 0
Scallog
0.0
0% None documented 0
Hanel Storage Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Fuji Robotics (Fuji Yusoki)
0.0
0% None documented 0
ZMP Inc
0.0
0% None documented 0
Seer Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Standard Robots
0.0
0% None documented 0
Youibot
0.0
0% None documented 0
Anscer
0.0
0% None documented 0
Milvus Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
Scott Automation
0.0
0% None documented 0
ProMach
0.0
0% None documented 0
Duravant
0.0
0% None documented 0
Barry-Wehmiller
0.0
0% None documented 0
Lantech
0.0
0% None documented 0
Orion Packaging Systems
0.0
0% None documented 0
Signode
0.0
0% None documented 0
Automated Packaging Systems (Autobag)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Douglas Machine
0.0
0% None documented 0
JLS Automation
0.0
0% None documented 0
PACLINE Overhead Conveyors
0.0
0% None documented 0
RMT Robotics
0.0
0% None documented 0
REB Storage Systems International
0.0
0% None documented 0
Speedrack Products Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ridg-U-Rak
0.0
0% None documented 0
Frazier Industrial Company
0.0
0% None documented 0
Steel King Industries
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mallard Manufacturing
0.0
0% None documented 0
SDI Industries
0.0
0% None documented 0
Denso Wave
0.0
0% None documented 0
Tsubakimoto Chain
0.0
0% None documented 0
IHI Corporation
0.0
0% None documented 0
Bishamon Industries
0.0
0% None documented 0
Ishida Co., Ltd.
0.0
0% None documented 0
Optima Packaging Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Multivac
0.0
0% None documented 0
Rovema GmbH
0.0
0% None documented 0
Syntegon Technology
0.0
0% None documented 0
Bausch+Ströbel
0.0
0% None documented 0
KHS GmbH
0.0
0% None documented 0
Magazino GmbH
0.0
0% None documented 0
Verity AG
0.0
0% None documented 0
EffiMat Storage Technology
0.0
0% None documented 0
Redirack
0.0
0% None documented 0
Indigo Software
0.0
0% None documented 0
Snapfulfil (Synergy Logistics)
0.0
0% None documented 0
Bradman Lake Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Cama Group
0.0
0% None documented 0
Deposco
0.0
0% None documented 0
Mitsubishi Logisnext
0.0
0% None documented 0

Recent incidents

SevDateCompanyTypeLocationIncidentSource
S207/29
2026
Amazon crash Darlington, England, UKAmazon Prime Air delivery drone crashes into garden in Darlington · 1 drone BBC
S311/2025Amazon malfunction Waco, TX, USAAmazon Prime Air drone severs cable in Waco, Texas, prompting FAA probe CNBC
S210/01
2025 · 10:00
Amazon crash USAAmazon Prime Air drones crash, federal investigation opened · 2 drones 20 Minutes
S205/2025Amazon malfunction Tolleson, AZ, USAAmazon delivery drone makes crash landing at Tolleson apartment complex · single MK30 delivery drone azfamily.com
S312/16
2024
Amazon malfunction Pendleton, OR, USAAmazon Prime Air delivery drones crash after backup rain/landing sensor removed from MK30 design · MK30 delivery drone fleet New York Post / Bloomber
S508/2024Dearborn Mid-West fatality Jeep plant worker crushed to death by conveyor system lacking pinch-point guarding · 1 worker Detroit News
S502/2024
15:44 CT
Robot Palletizer (Dallas) fatality Carthage, MO, USAMachine operator crushed to death by palletizer at Schreiber Foods, Carthage MO · 1 fatality, 1 palletizer OSHA
S403/15
2023
Attabotics fire Brampton, Ontario, CanadaFire at Canadian Tire distribution centre running Attabotics robotic storage system · 1 facility, $67.7M in reported costs BetaKit
S307/2021
~12:30 UK
Ocado Intelligent Automation fire Erith, London, UKErith fulfilment centre fire after three-bot collision on the grid · 3 robots involved; <1% of grid damaged… The Register
S309/2020Amazon injury Reveal investigation: Amazon's robotic fulfillment centers have higher serious injury rates · 23 fulfillment centers analyzed AI Incident Database
S412/2018
~06:05 EST
Amazon injury Robbinsville, NJ, USARobot punctures bear repellent can, sickens dozens of warehouse workers · 1 robot/incident, 24 hospitalized NPR
S404/25
2017
SSI Schaefer malfunction Lebedyan, Lipetsk Oblast, RussiaRacking/crane system collapse at PepsiCo-owned Lebedyansky juice plant (Russia) · 1 storage facility; 28+ million liters… TASS
S508/09
2016
Dematic fatality Brampton, ON, CanadaWorker killed pinned by mobile work platform during Dematic conveyor installation · 1 fatality, 1 site Manufacturing AUTOMATION
S310/2015MHS Global regulatory OSHA cites MHS Technical Services for fall and fire hazards at UPS conveyor installation · single facility installation U.S. Department of Labor
S4Ocado Intelligent Automation fire Andover, England, UKAndover CFC destroyed by fire after robot battery-charger fault · 1 full customer fulfilment centre dest… Hampshire Fire and Rescu
S3Amazon regulatory Federal OSHA cites Amazon for ergonomic hazards tied to robotic/automated pace of work · 3+ facilities cited, up to $46,875 in … CNBC
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