AutoStore โ€” AI & Automation Profile 2026

Founded 1996  ยท  HQ: Norway

AutoStore invented the cube-based robotic storage and retrieval system, with over 1,200 systems installed across retail, pharma, and grocery globally.

AI Patents Filed
290
as of 2026
R&D Investment
$0.4B
annual (USD)
Robots Deployed
60,000
units globally
Automation Score
4.3
Rank #4 of 6 in category

2026 Intelligence Analysis

AutoStore holds the #4 position in the category with an automation score of 4.3, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.

With an annual R&D commitment of $0.4 billion and 290 filed patents, AutoStore is an established player in the global landscape. The company is headquartered in Norway, one of the world's leading automation economies.

๐Ÿ” Data Provenance

Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)

Sources: AutoStore annual report 2025; Norwegian Patent Office; Bloomberg

Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ยฑ10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology โ†’

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