Ranpak and Rabot: Revolutionizing Packaging Automation with AI

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (PACK), a global leader in sustainable paper-based packaging and automation solutions, has announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with Rabot, a developer of a Vision AI platform. This strategic alliance aims to enhance Ranpak's AI-driven ecosystem, offering customers advanced insights to optimize operations, reduce waste, improve quality assurance, and drive productivity. Under the terms of this agreement, Ranpak will introduce Rabot's AI technology to its global customer base, starting with an accelerated rollout in North America.
Introducing Rabot: AI-Powered Machine Vision for Smarter Packing
Rabot utilizes a cutting-edge AI camera system to collect and analyze data at manual pack stations, providing actionable insights for its customers through a subscription-based software platform. These insights help businesses optimize packing workflows, minimize material waste, and improve quality assurance by up to 60% — all while improving labor efficiency and productivity by up to 25%.
"At Ranpak, we are committed to driving innovation in sustainable packaging. As companies look for new ways to increase productivity and achieve their sustainability targets, AI-driven solutions like Rabot’s are becoming vital strategic tools," said Omar Asali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ranpak. "This is about creating a fully connected, AI-driven packaging ecosystem that redefines what is possible in the supply chain."
Unlocking the Power of AI to Create a Sustainable, Automated Ecosystem
In e-commerce, there’s a massive need for speed, accuracy, and cost-effective packaging. Products come in all shapes and sizes and customers expect fast, reliable deliveries, often with an increasing focus on sustainability. AI and vision systems are revolutionizing packaging automation by enhancing precision, speed, and efficiency.
Rabot’s offering complements Ranpak’s growing suite of AI-powered packaging solutions, including the DecisionTower™ quality assurance machine, DecisionTower™ with the FillPak Trident™ automated precision void fill machine, and Ranpak’s partnership with Pickle Robot, which specializes in AI-powered trailer unloading.
Ranpak’s investments in AI-powered solutions are part of a broader commitment to transforming packaging operations with sustainable, waste-reducing automation. By leveraging Rabot’s real-time data insights, Ranpak customers can:
Improve Pack Efficiency – instant visibility into packing operations and automating manual and repetitive tasks delivers faster, more precise packing.
Enhance Workforce Productivity – AI-powered insights allow businesses to ensure quality pack outs, standardize practices, and provide on-call support for packers, balancing automation with human expertise for optimal results.
By integrating AI and vision into packaging automation, companies can improve speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness while reducing human error and manual labor and driving greater sustainability.
"Our partnership with Ranpak marks a transformative milestone for Rabot. By combining our vision AI technology with Ranpak's extensive global packaging network, we're positioned to advance the fulfillment industry at an unprecedented scale,” said Channa Ranatunga, Co-founder and President of Rabot. “This collaboration is the result of working closely with the Ranpak team on our shared vision and commitment to innovation. Together we're setting new standards for efficiency and performance for packaging automation worldwide."
Rabot’s solutions will be featured alongside other new and existing innovations during Ranpak’s attendance at ProMat 2025, where attendees can see the new capabilities firsthand.

In conclusion, the exclusive partnership between Ranpak and Rabot represents a significant advancement in packaging automation, with substantial implications for operational efficiency and market positioning. The integration of Rabot's Vision AI platform into Ranpak's existing AI-powered solutions creates a comprehensive ecosystem that enhances overall value for customers, enabling them to optimize packing operations, improve quality assurance, and drive productivity. As e-commerce continues to grow and customers demand faster, more sustainable deliveries, the strategic alliance between Ranpak and Rabot positions them at the forefront of AI innovation in packaging.