Overview

OTTO by Rockwell Automation makes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, along with fleet management software. The company is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and was founded in 2015. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250M, and it is privately held as a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment industries. In April 2026, OTTO announced VDA 5050 certifications to support mixed-fleet deployments.

At a glance

What Otto by Rockwell Automation makes

The company offers heavy-duty AMRs with payload capacities from 100 kg to 1,900 kg, along with fleet orchestration, navigation, and maintenance software.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Connector, Assembly, Suspension (source: ottomotors.com).

Latest developments

• 2026-09-16 — Rockwell Automation has been recognized in the Industrial Innovation category of the 31st annual The Supply Chain Excellence Awards for its production logistics approach at their Twinsburg, Ohio facility. | OTTO by Rockwell Automation (linkedin.com)

• 2026-04-09 — OTTO Adds VDA 5050 Certifications to Support Mixed-Fleet Deployments | Autonomous Material Handling | OTTO by Rockwell Automation (ottomotors.com)

• 2026-04-06 — Rockwell Automation to Debut End-to-End Autonomous Operations at MODEX 2026 | Autonomous Material Handling | OTTO by Rockwell Automation (ottomotors.com)

• 2025-12-16 — Rockwell Expands U.S. Manufacturing With OTTO AMRs and New Plant - News (control.com)

• 2025-11-12 — Chang Robotics and OTTO by Rockwell Automation Announce Collaboration to Transform Automation in Manufacturing and Consumer Products | Autonomous Material Handling | OTTO by Rockwell Automation (ottomotors.com)

• 2025-10-30 — First Autonomous Mobile Robots Roll Off the Line at Rockwell Automation’s Milwaukee Headquarters | Autonomous Material Handling | OTTO by Rockwell Automation (ottomotors.com)

Facilities

Otto by Rockwell Automation is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Wisconsin — control.com

Company details

OTTO was acquired by Rockwell Automation in October 2023, and its customers are in the automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Otto by Rockwell Automation was founded in 2015, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario.

Frequently asked questions

What does Otto by Rockwell Automation make?

OTTO by Rockwell Automation makes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, along with fleet management software. The company is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and was founded in 2015. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250M, and it is privately held as a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment industries. In April 2026, OTTO announced VDA 5050 certifications to support mixed-fleet deployments.

Where is Otto by Rockwell Automation headquartered?

Otto by Rockwell Automation is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario (1425 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, Ontario, N2R 1H2).

When was Otto by Rockwell Automation founded?

Otto by Rockwell Automation was founded in 2015.

How big is Otto by Rockwell Automation?

Otto by Rockwell Automation has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

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