Brain Corp announced that its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) has covered a cumulative 250 billion square feet worldwide. This development underscores the global rise in automation as industries turn to robotics to streamline operations and mitigate labor shortages. Brain Corp’s robots, powered by its proprietary BrainOS Robotics Platform, are deployed in sectors including retail, warehousing, education, and airports, where they undertake essential tasks such as floor cleaning and inventory management.
To contextualize the scale, Brain Corp notes that 250 billion square feet is comparable to covering New York City nearly 30 times. In addition, its fleet has logged over 19 million hours of autonomous operation, equating to approximately 2,100 years of continuous use. CEO David Pinn remarked that this milestone reflects both Brain Corp’s expansion and the broader shift towards automation, as companies leverage robotics to improve operational efficiency and address staffing challenges.
Data from Brain Corp indicates substantial growth in AMR utilization from Q3 2022 to Q3 2024, with marked increases in usage across various sectors: 340% in warehouses and industrial spaces, 123% in education, 91% in airports, 53% in retail, and 16% in malls. These increases illustrate the integration of autonomous robots into regular workflows, suggesting growing acceptance and reliance on robotic solutions in diverse operational settings.
The BrainOS platform enables continuous improvement through “crowdsourced learning,” where data collected by one robot is shared across the fleet, allowing collective adaptation to challenges encountered by individual units. According to CTO Jarad Cannon, this large-scale data acquisition facilitates rapid technological enhancements, ensuring Brain Corp’s solutions adapt effectively to real-world demands and deliver added value to users.
