A RightPick system with an ASRS illustrating lights out function. Source: RightHand Robotics
Warehouse operators are turning to robotics and automation to meet expectations for lower costs and ever-faster fulfillment. “Lights-out” facilities promise full automation, but most of today’s warehouses and distribution centers still rely on manual processes. A panel discussion at the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo will discuss the maturing technologies that enable lights-out operations.
This session on “Maximizing the Value of a Warehouse Through Lights Out Order Fulfillment” will be at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, in Room 256 of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The panelists will also consider the roles of picking systems, mobile robots, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
According to our experts, end-to-end automation requires a clear business model, properly integrated technologies, and software and processes to manage the return on investment (ROI). Attendees can learn more about the following:
How warehouses can weather current economic disruptions
Enabling robots to work with legacy systems and other machinery
Where human associates or supervision still makes sense
How much demand there is for lights-out facilities
The role of software, data, and artificial intelligence in improving accuracy and throughput
How necessary are integrators?
Learn from experts in lights-out fulfillment
Yellow Rezar is co-founder and CEO of RightHand Robotics, which provides predictable fulfillment in logistics applications by developing robots that can grasp a wide variety of everyday objects. A pioneer in the space, RightHand has scaled customers in Europe, Japan, and North America.
Prior to forming RightHand Robotics, Dr. Tenzer was a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, where he and his co-founders developed a preferred grasping solution for the DARPA Grand Robotics Challenge.
Yaro received his Ph.D. in medical robotics from the Imperial College London and holds a M.Sc. in mechatronics and B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Ben Gurion University.
Labib is co-founder and CEO of SIMPL Automation. Under his leadership, SIMPL is transforming warehouse efficiency by retrofitting goods-to-person (G2P) automation onto existing storage systems—bridging the gap between traditional infrastructure and cutting-edge automation.
With more than 28 years of experience in automation, Labib has successfully led over 80 automation projects across diverse industries. As the former chief technology officer at Invata Intralogistics, he played a pivotal role in establishing and leading its robotics division, driving more than $180 million in revenue growth within just four years.
An entrepreneur at heart, Ayman has founded and invested in multiple start-ups, using his mechanical and industrial engineering background to innovate in automation technology. His expertise in system design, robotics, and intralogistics has made him a recognized thought leader in the industry, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in warehouse automation.
Mike Keneally is the co-owner of Accutech Packaginga market leader in outbound packaging equipment for the e-commerce and fulfillment industries. Its fully integrated solutions include film wrapping mailer systems, autoboxing systems, and padded mailer systems. Keneally has been fascinated with the advances in robotics and has collaborated with a number of companies in the ASRS and robotic picking space.
Many companies are coming up with great solutions for item picking and sorting, but to attain lower costs and faster throughput, they should evaluate integrated auto bagging and auto boxing.
Accutech offers its e-commerce clients the means to provide sustainable, curbside-recyclable packages that appeal to their consumers.
Eugene Demaitre is editorial director of the robotics group at WTWH Media, which produces Automated Warehousethe Robotics Summit & Expo, The Robot Report, and RoboBusiness.
Prior to working at WTWH Media, Demaitre was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, Robotics Business Review, and Robotics 24/7. He has participated in numerous robotics webcasts, podcasts, and conferences worldwide.
Gene has a master’s from the George Washington University and lives in the Boston area.
More about the Robotics Summit & Expo
The 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo will bring together more than 5,000 attendees focused on building robots for various commercial industries. Attendees can gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, emerging trends, and more.
Keynote speakers will include Aaron Saunders, the chief technology officer at Boston Dynamics; James Kuffner, CTO of Symbotic; and Aaron Parness, director of applied science in robotics and AI at Amazon Robotics, among others.
The show will have more than 50 educational sessions in tracks on AI, design and development, enabling technologies, healthcare, and logistics. The Engineering Theater on the show floor will also feature presentations by industry experts.
The expo hall will feature over 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest enabling technologies, products, and services that can help robotics engineers throughout their development journeys.
The Robotics Summit also offers numerous networking opportunities, a Career Faira robotics development challengethe RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards Galaand more.
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