The brief

Analyst view

• Over 100 customer sites globally use Exotec's Skypod system for warehouse automation.
• The company opened Imaginarium, a 25,000 sq m global headquarters near Lille, in early 2026.
• The company operates offices in France, the US, and Japan.

Technical approach

As reported

3D climbing

Vertical storage with climbing robots

Skypod robots climb vertical racking with goods, stacking higher than wheeled systems and using floor space more efficiently.

Deepsky

Orchestration software

Deepsky coordinates all robots, conveyors and storage, linked to the customer's warehouse management system to send and track orders.

Manufacturing

Both equipment and integration

Exotec manufactures robot hardware and also serves as a full-service systems integrator, tailoring solutions for apparel, grocery, healthcare and e-commerce.