Warehouse Robotics: Real-World Cases, Economics, and Pitfalls

The warehouse robotics market is entering a phase of maturity: solutions are moving beyond the experimental stage to become standard components of automation projects. However, the transition from pilot to full-scale operation still entails risks—ranging from the accuracy of ROI calculations to integration with existing warehouse processes. We will examine real-world examples to see what actually works, the economics behind these projects, and why traditional solutions remain relevant.

Topics for discussion:

- Trends and new solutions in the warehouse automation and robotics market for 2026–2027: what is driving changes in warehouse requirements, and why traditional technologies are not disappearing but rather being transformed and reallocated to specific tasks;
- A comprehensive warehouse automation case study for "TruckMotors": an analysis of the project featuring commentary from the client—covering initial expectations versus actual results;
- Russian integrators abroad: a case study of an implementation for a 3PL operator in Serbia—highlighting the specifics of export projects and solution localization;
- RMS (Robotic Management Systems) as part of the software ecosystem: why software is taking precedence over hardware;
- New models for adopting robotics: testing, equipment leasing, and pilot projects as practical tools to lower the barrier to entry and reduce client risk;
- The economics of robotics: how to implement innovations amidst external market volatility.

Speakers:
Tatiana Kudryavtseva, Independent Expert & Moderator
Kirill Dergachev, Commercial Director, Photomechanics
Sergey Le-Zakharov, CEO, Photomechanics
Evgeny Dudorov, Deputy CEO, Robotics Corporation
Dinar Nasretdinov, Head of Warehouse Technology, TruckMotors