SYNAOS and OTTO by Rockwell Automation Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Interoperable Mobile Robotics

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Hannover, Germany/Atlanta, GA, USA - SYNAOS, a leading provider of intelligent intralogistics orchestration software, today announced a strategic collaboration with OTTO by Rockwell Automation, a global leader in autonomous material handling. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of the VDA 5050 interoperability standard, particularly in the North American market, where multi-vendor automation is rapidly becoming the industry norm.

Following a rigorous ten-stage onboarding process, the OTTO 100, OTTO 600, OTTO 1200, and OTTO 1500 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) Have been officially certified for the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform. This integration allows manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly orchestrate OTTO AMRs alongside other VDA 5050-compliant vehicles, forklifts, and manual operations within a single, centralized system.

As industrial facilities increasingly deploy diverse robotic solutions to address specific workflow requirements, the need for standardized, vendor-agnostic fleet management has never been more critical. The SYNAOS IMP addresses this challenge by providing top-level intelligence that optimizes routes, prevents deadlocks, and dynamically allocates tasks across heterogeneous fleets.

“The integration of OTTO AMRs into our partner ecosystem is a powerful validation of the VDA 5050 standard's growing global footprint, especially in North America,” said Dr. Philipp Schäfers, Head of Partner Management & Business Development at SYNAOS. “By combining Otto's robust, production-proven hardware with our advanced orchestration capabilities, we are providing our customers with the flexibility to select the best robots for their specific needs without sacrificing centralized control or operational efficiency. This is what future-proof intralogistics looks like.”

By operating under the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform, OTTO AMRs can now collaborate seamlessly within mixed mobile robot fleets, eliminating the siloed control systems that have traditionally hindered large-scale automation deployments.

“Manufacturers are increasingly seeking interoperable solutions as they scale mobile robotics applications across their factory floors,” said Jay Judkowitz, Director of AMR Product Development at OTTO by Rockwell Automation. “Our commitment to open standards like VDA 5050 reflects our belief in an open ecosystem where different technologies can work together. Collaborating with SYNAOS gives our customers greater flexibility in how they manage diverse robot fleets as their operations evolve.”

The collaboration highlights a shared vision for the future of industrial automation: an open, interoperable ecosystem where different technologies operate together without custom interfaces. This approach not only reduces integration complexity and costs but also enables companies to scale their automation initiatives more rapidly.

Industry professionals can learn more about this collaboration and the future of interoperable fleets at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta (April 13-16). SYNAOS wants to be exhibiting at Booth A1106, while OTTO by Rockwell Automation wants to showcase its autonomous operations solutions at Booth B13723.

For more information on the certified OTTO AMRs, visit the SYNAOS Mobile Robot Finder

About SYNAOS

SYNAOS is a leading provider of intralogistics orchestration software, providing a central “intelligence” for complex factory and warehouse environments. By offering a vendor-agnostic platform, SYNAOS coordinates heterogeneous fleets of mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), forklifts, and manual processes in real-time.

Built on advanced cloud technology and open standards like VDA 5050, the platform enables seamless integration into existing MES, WMS, and ERP systems. SYNAOS helps global enterprises - including automotive and industrial leaders - move past isolated pilot projects to achieve scalable, multi-site automation.

With a presence in North America and Europe, SYNAOS is driving the transition to software-defined automation to increase operational resilience and reduce costs.

For further information, please visit www.synaos.com.

Media Contacts

North America
David Bader • SYNAOS LLC
3414 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1500 • Atlanta, GA 30326 • United States
Phone: +1 717-891-9074 • Email: david.bader@synaos.com
www.synaos.com

Europe/Global (Company HQ)
Aymar Pirzada • SYNAOS GmbH
Goseriede 4 • 30159 Hannover • Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 173 20 68 641 • Email: aymar.pirzada@synaos.com
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