(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) GXO Logistics, which claims to be the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, says it is conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for Agility Robotics ' human-centric robot“Digit”.
The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at SPANX's facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, where GXO manages warehouse operations for the global womenswear brand's direct-to-consumer and in-store orders.
Adrian Stoch, chief automation officer, GXO, says:“We're excited to take this pioneering step with Agility in the evolution of technology in warehouse operations.
“As the industry leader in innovation, GXO works with global tech companies to develop and deploy technologies that will help our customers enhance safety, efficiency, productivity and employee engagement in their supply chain operations.”
Digit – which is 5'9′′ tall, weighs 140 pounds and can lift up to 35 pounds – is designed to work in human spaces and can be easily adapted to various warehouse tasks through software updates.
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