Most of us heard about clever robot dogs done by Boston Dynamics. The company is now working with DHL on their first automated warehouse. The companies have signed a multi-year agreement that begins with equipping DHL facilities with Stretch, Boston Dynamics’ newest robot specifically designed to automate the unloading process in distribution centres.
This agreement is the culmination of strategic collaboration between the two companies over the past few years as Stretch was being developed and tested. Boston Dynamics will deliver a fleet of Stretch robots to multiple DHL warehouses throughout North America over the next three years. The deal with DHL marks the first commercial purchase of Stretch, which was unveiled in 2021.
DHL has been working with Boston Dynamics to refine this solution for trailer unloading. Stationary robotic picking arms are becoming common in today’s logistics operations – typically utilized in palletizing or depalletizing.
For more information on Stretch, visit: bosdyn.co/stretch.
Amazon warehouse robotics
Over the past decade, Amazon has become leader in automation of warehouses, courtesy of several key acquisitions and huge cash to spend. And while warehouse robotics and automation have been accelerated amid the pandemic . Amazon Robotics has been driving these categories for years now.
Recently company introduced new robot called Proteus. Proteus is Amazon’s first fully autonomous mobile robot. Historically, it’s been difficult to safely incorporate robotics where people are working in the same physical space as the robot but they claim that Proteus will change that while remaining smart, safe, and collaborative.
Proteus, Amazon’s first fully autonomous mobile robot, uses advanced safety, perception, and navigation technology developed by Amazon to move objects through the company’s operation facilities. Proteus navigates around employees—meaning it does not need to be confined to restricted areas.