Wildberries began using industrial robots to sort goods

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2025

Start using industrial robots to sort goods

The Wildberries marketplace has begun industrial use of a robotic manipulator on the existing sorting line in the Koledino warehouse complex. This was reported by the press service of the RVB on December 17, 2025.

The new system is integrated into the existing sorting infrastructure and is designed to automate goods capture and transfer operations. RVB is a combined company Wildberries and Russ. The introduction of robotic equipment is aimed at improving the efficiency of logistics processes.

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Фото: Wildberries

The performance of the manipulator is at least 950 units of goods per hour. The capture success rate exceeds 97%. The robotic arm is adapted to work with multi-item flow, in which objects differ in shape, density, material and state of packaging.

The basic functionality of the manipulator includes several key operations. The system performs product recognition and object segmentation in the image. Algorithms determine the optimal capture point for each item. The software calculates the required number and configuration of suction cups depending on the characteristics of the product.

The manipulator builds a safe trajectory of movement, excluding contact with the surrounding elements of the equipment. The software analyzes the image of the work area, while simultaneously segmenting the goods and identifying potential points to capture. Each variant is evaluated by algorithms based on the probability of successful execution.

The evaluation takes into account the visual features of the objects, the depth of the scene and the geometry of the objects. The system eliminates manipulations that can lead to errors. Such actions include grips outside the work area, accessing previously unsuccessfully raised objects and incorrect motion paths.

Before performing each action, a security check is performed. If the optimal capture point fails, the system adjusts its position with minimal loss of operation quality. This approach ensures high reliability of the complex even in conditions of dense sales flow.^[1]

Install robots to sort and move packages

Wildberries has introduced robots to sort and move packages in its warehouses. The company announced this in March 2025. At large logistics complexes of the marketplace, 6-axis robors began to be tested. They automatically perform monotonous tasks for packing, moving and sorting goods without human input.

Robotic manipulators are equipped with proprietary technology based on artificial intelligence and machine vision, thanks to which the devices independently determine the dimensions of the product, sort the products according to the probability of "best" grip, determine the position and number of suction cups for optimal grip, and also select the shortest trajectory of motion and exclude collision with surrounding objects.

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Фото: Wildberries

The head of the robotization department of WB Automation Andrei Fomin at the Moscow International Logistics Forum 2025 noted that the introduction of robotic manipulators is a step towards smarter and more efficient logistics. Despite significant initial investment, this solution can significantly reduce costs and improve the quality of order processing in the future.

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The company emphasizes that robotic manipulators are not designed to completely replace people in warehouses, but only help employees in performing difficult work, freeing up staff time to solve more creative tasks. The main advantage of roborukas is their ability to work non-stop, which significantly increases the performance of warehouse complexes.

Automation of warehouse processes, according to Wildberries experts, will reduce the time from the moment the user orders to his arrival at the point of issue of orders. This is especially important in the face of constant growth in online trading and increased customer requirements for delivery speed.^[2]

Wildberries began using warehouse robots in warehouses. As the press service of the marketplace reported in May 2024, robotic transporters were created in conjunction with AstaBot and are designed to automatically transport cargo up to 350 kg.

Judging by the video published by AstaBot, the devices resemble the design of robotic vacuum cleaners. They also have built-in cameras and sensors to help navigate the space and determine the distance to obstacles. In addition to automatic control, the movements of the robot can be controlled manually.

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Фото: Wildberries

Loader robots began to be used at the Koledino warehouse in the Moscow region. In the future, such robots will appear in the rest of the Wildberries logistics centers. The retailer's press service noted that robotization will allow the company to speed up the acceptance of deliveries and delivery of orders.

In order to maintain a high dynamics of turnover growth, Wildberries will need to radically reduce dependence on warehouse personnel within 1-3 years. Elena Obraztsova, director of marketplace automation, announced this in February 2024. According to her, it is planned first of all to introduce automation and robotization tools at existing facilities. We are talking about conveyor and sorting systems, from the implementation of which Wildberries expects to get a massive effect in 6-12 months.

The first to be automated will be the most massive and expensive operations for the marketplace. Another important criterion for us is the time factor. Technologies that can bring the fastest results will be chosen, - said Elena Obraztsova.

Wildberries plans to automate order assembly using AGV trolley robots and autonomous AMR mobile robots.^[3]

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