DHL Supply Chain Partners With Robust.AI

DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, announced a new partnership with cutting-edge robotics firm Robust.AI to develop and deploy an innovative fleet of warehouse robots. The strategic alliance leverages DHL Supply Chain’s deep understanding of logistics challenges and proven track record in implementing automated solutions and Robust.AI’s expertise in artificial intelligence and advanced robotics. The companies will first focus on piloting and deploying ‘Carter,’ a collaborative mobile robot that provides flexible warehouse material handling automation.

The pilot for Carter is underway at a DHL Supply Chain warehouse, and initial deployment is planned for later this year. The robot will be able to handle a wide range of tasks, starting with optimizing the picking process. Using AI technology, Carter will enhance efficiency as the solution can learn and adapt to real-time warehouse conditions, optimizing workflows and maximizing productivity. Carter’s embedded sensors and AI capabilities will also generate valuable data to optimize warehouse layouts, staffing, and inventory management.

Carter will join DHL Supply Chain’s formidable list of robotic solutions, including a robotic arm developed for carton unloading of trucks, automated guided vehicles such as its autonomous forklift, and a variety of autonomous mobile robots that assist with picking and moving cartons around the warehouse.

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