Nitori Group Deploys XYZ Robotics’ RockyOne at Multiple Warehouses and Signs Distribution Partnership in Japan

XYZ Robotics announces the full-scale rollout of RockyOne across Nitori Group, Japan’s largest home furnishings retailer. The expansion follows successful operational pilots that began in June 2025 at the Satte Distribution Center, operated by Home Logistics, Nitori’s logistics subsidiary.

The pilots proved RockyOne’s stable performance in unloading operations. Following its initial deployment in Satte, deployment will expand sequentially to major regional hubs in Sendai, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, marking a significant step in Nitori’s logistics automation strategy.

Strategic Distribution Partnership

Starting February 16, 2026, Home Logistics will also serve as an authorized distributor of RockyOne in Japan. This partnership combines XYZ Robotics’ robotic technologies with Home Logistics’ extensive experience in warehouse operation. Together, the two companies provide customers with end-to-end support from initial planning to on-site deployment and seamless operational integration.

The RockyOne rollout within Nitori’s network represents the first flagship project under this collaboration.

Enhancing Warehouse Productivity with RockyOne

RockyOne offers a proven solution to the structural challenges within the Japanese logistics sector, such as labor shortages and the physical strain of manual unloading. The robot automates high-intensity handling tasks, delivering a predictable and efficient throughput of 400–1,200 cases per hour.

Powered by AI-based perception and manipulation technologies, RockyOne autonomously moves and handles various cartons weighing up to 30 kg. This ensures consistent performance across shifts while significantly reducing physical strain for warehouse staff.