Overview

• GXO Logistics is testing humanoid robots from Agility Robotics, Reflex Robotics, and Apptronik in a pilot program aimed at advancing warehouse automation.
• The pilot program remains limited, with only two Digit robots currently deployed in a single Atlanta facility performing specific tasks.
• GXO is treating its warehouses as 'lab environments,' providing iterative feedback to robotics vendors to improve the robots' performance and adaptability.
• The company is in discussions with four additional robotics vendors to expand its trials, signaling a commitment to exploring diverse automation solutions.
• Technical challenges, including robot dexterity, multi-task learning, and scalable manufacturing, must be addressed before widespread deployment can occur.