AI-driven robotics leader recognized for transforming warehouse automation and efficiency, joining the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more

OSARO, a pioneer in AI-driven robotics for e-commerce fulfillment, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

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Fast Company has recognized OSARO, a leader in AI-driven robotics, as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for its advancements in warehouse automation. Over the past 18 months, OSARO has expanded multi-SKU robotic bagging deployments, including in Asia, helping e-commerce retailers improve order fulfillment efficiency. The company’s solutions have also driven a 50% increase in fulfillment throughput for Zenni Optical while reducing misplacements by nearly 90%. Additionally, OSARO has enhanced its Robotic Depalletization System with advanced AI-powered perception software, allowing for more precise handling of mixed-case pallets, reducing labor costs, and improving warehouse safety. This recognition from Fast Company underscores OSARO’s commitment to transforming logistics with intelligent automation.

OSARO’s inclusion in the Top 10 robotics and engineering companies of Fast Company’s 2025 list highlights the company’s transformative impact on warehouse automation. Among a diverse group of innovators tackling challenges from agricultural robotics to sea drones, OSARO stands out for its focus on solving a critical bottleneck in supply chain efficiency: the labor-intensive process of depalletization.

The company’s AI-powered Robotic Mixed-Case Depalletizing system, which can yield up to 40% cost savings compared to manual labor, exemplifies OSARO’s ability to deliver tangible, immediate improvements to existing warehouse operations. This recognition places OSARO at the forefront of the industry’s efforts to enhance productivity, reduce workplace injuries, and address ongoing labor shortages in the rapidly evolving and mission-critical world of e-commerce fulfillment.

“Being recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies is a testament to our team’s dedication to advancing artificial intelligence to equip robots with advanced perception skills,” said Derik Pridmore, CEO and co-founder of OSARO. “Our mission has always been to revolutionize warehouse operations, and this honor from the editors at Fast Company underscores our commitment to delivering transformative solutions for our partners and customers.”

Over the past 18 months, OSARO has achieved significant milestones:​

• Expanded multi-SKU autobagging deployments, including in Asia: OSARO’s Robotic Bagging System integrates advanced AI-powered pick-and-place technology with leading automatic bagging equipment, automating the bagging process for diverse SKUs. This solution replaces manual bagging stations, matching human performance while reducing overhead and addressing local labor shortages. Notably, OSARO’s deployments have extended to Asia, enhancing order fulfillment speed and accuracy for online retailers in the region. ​

• Delivered tangible results for pioneers of e-commerce: in partnership with Zenni Optical since 2021, OSARO’s automated bagging systems have led to a 50% increase in fulfillment throughput and a reduction in order errors from 20 per 100,000 orders to 0.6 per 100,000. Such outcomes highlight the practical benefits and reliability of OSARO’s technology.​

• Enhanced depalletization capabilities: OSARO has continued to advance its Robotic Depalletization System by adding new AI-powered perception capabilities that enable faster, more precise unloading of mixed-case pallets. These improvements—driven by real-world customer needs—allow the system to handle a wider variety of SKUs, orientations, and stacking patterns. This reduces errors and increases operational efficiency and system entitlement. Powered by OSARO SightWorks™ Perception Software, these upgrades further improve grip stability, enhance safety, and minimize inventory shrinkage, making robotic depalletization a more viable alternative to manual labor across fulfillment centers.

The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”

The complete list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees is live at fastcompany.com, and will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25.​ Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on June 5. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.​

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About OSARO

OSARO is a leading provider of AI-powered robotics solutions for e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing. The company's advanced machine-learning software enables industrial robots to perceive, grasp, and manipulate a wide variety of objects, streamlining complex tasks like piece-picking, kitting, and autobagging. OSARO's solutions are designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity in high-volume fulfillment centers. In the rapidly evolving world of logistics technology, OSARO offers smarter automation, low-risk adoption, and its signature Hypercare support — from concept exploration to onsite installation. OSARO’s intelligent robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. For more information, visit osaro.com.

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OSARO’s inclusion in the Top 10 robotics and engineering companies of Fast Company’s 2025 list highlights the company’s transformative impact on warehouse automation.