The Robot ShiftAwarded for work, not demos.
The Robot Shift Awards recognize robots and physical AI doing real work in supply chains. Logistics and operations leaders judge every entry on verified results.
Open worldwide, with a focus on China.
Key dates
- Entries open
- Entries close
- Finalists announced
- Winners revealed
Four rules that make these awards different
Deployments, not launches. A robot qualifies after at least 90 days in production at a real customer site.
Evidence, not essays. Entries include operating data the customer confirms, plus unedited video from the site.
Operators judge. End-user logistics and operations leaders form the core of the jury. No vendors, consultants or investors sit on it.
Nothing for sale. No entry fees, no paid places on the shortlist, no gala tables. Sponsors never judge.
Six categories
Deployment of the Year
The strongest verified robotics deployment in a supply chain operation.
Humanoid at Work
A humanoid robot doing productive work at a customer site. Entrants disclose how much of the work relies on teleoperation.
Cross-Border Deployment
A Chinese robot working outside China, or a foreign robot working in China.
Startup at Work
A company under five years old with robots in production at paying customers.
Enabling Technology
The sensors, components, software or data that make robots work better in real operations.
Operators' Choice
Verified end users from the logistics and supply chain community choose the winner. Vendor staff cannot vote.
Who can enter
Robotics companies, with a customer that confirms the deployment.
Operators entering their own deployments.
Deployments anywhere in the world.
Eligibility: the deployment went live or expanded in 2026, and has at least 90 days in production by February 28, 2027.
Operators can stay anonymous in public. The jury sees the full details under confidentiality.
Full rules and the entry form go live on December 1.
The jury
We announce the jury on December 1. It brings together end-user leaders in logistics, warehousing and distribution across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, plus an independent robotics expert.
Do you run logistics or warehouse operations? Apply to join the jury through the form below.
Register your interest
Tell us how you want to take part. We will contact you when entries open on December 1.
Frequently asked questions
Can we enter more than once?
Yes. Submit one entry per deployment. Each entry can compete in up to two categories.
Who owns the videos?
You do. By entering, you allow The Robot Shift to publish excerpts with credit.
What language do entries use?
English. Supporting documents can be in Chinese.
Do finalists need to travel?
No. Every finalist can take part from its own site.
Do winners pay to use the badge?
No. Finalists and winners use the badge free of charge.
How do you check that a video is real?
The jury holds a live video call with the operator at the site.
How do I join the jury?
If you run logistics or warehouse operations, apply through the registration form on this page. Select "Operator or end user" and choose "Joining the jury" as your interest.
The Robot Shift runs the awards. The Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC) publishes The Robot Shift.