Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, has announced a significant milestone achieved by its customer, DHL Supply Chain. The global contract logistics leader has reached 500 million picks using Locus' LocusBot robots, highlighting the transformative impact of Locus' AMR technology on warehouse automation.
The historic 500 millionth pick was made on May 18, 2024, at DHL's Toledo, Spain facility. While it took 2.5 years for DHL to reach the first 10 million picks, the next 100 million picks were accomplished in just 28 months. Remarkably, the last 100 million picks took only 154 days, exemplifying the power of human-robot collaboration and the rapid growth of the technology. LocusBots have seamlessly augmented DHL's human workforce, boosting performance.
"At DHL, we are relentlessly focused on driving innovation and operational excellence through our Accelerated Digitalization strategy aimed at deploying automated solutions at scale," said Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer at DHL Supply Chain. "Locus Robotics has been a trusted partner in this effort and this milestone achievement underscores the improved productivity, accuracy, and employee ergonomics we’ve enjoyed across our global network."
LocusBots are deployed at more than 35 DHL-managed sites worldwide, showcasing the thriving partnership between the two companies. This collaboration continues to set new benchmarks for efficiency and performance in the logistics industry.
"We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous achievement with our esteemed partner, DHL Supply Chain," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. "Their unwavering commitment to innovation and their trust in our LocusBot solution have been instrumental in attaining this remarkable milestone. We are proud to play a pivotal role in DHL's ongoing success and look forward to many more milestones as we continue our collaboration."
Locus Robotics' multi-bot solution incorporates AI-driven, AMRs that operate collaboratively with human workers. This technology improves productivity while reducing labor requirements compared to traditional fulfillment systems. It addresses challenges faced by companies across multiple industries, including labor shortages, inefficient processes, and the need to meet increasing throughput demands.
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