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DHL Supply Chain has expanded its world partnership with Locus Robotics and is deploying 5,000 extra autonomous cellular robots (AMRs) throughout a number of websites. This is likely one of the largest AMR offers for the business to date.
“An idea is only a good idea if it can scale,” Oscar de Bok, Chief Executive Officer at DHL Supply Chain, stated. “The flexibility and scalability of the Locus solution has been instrumental in helping us meet the evolving demands of the e-commerce landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize our operations and deliver an even better experience for our customers.”
Locus’ AMRs will likely be deployed throughout DHL’s world community of warehouses and distribution facilities. The expanded LocusBot fleet will present DHL with automation know-how that goals to optimize its provide chain operations and enhance employee productiveness, order accuracy, velocity and effectivity.
DHL has now surpassed greater than 250 million models picked utilizing the LocusOne system throughout is world websites. This deployment is predicted to be totally built-in into DHL’s operation by the tip of the yr.
“We are thrilled to be working in an expanded capacity with DHL Supply Chain to bring our industry-leading robotics technology to their global network,” Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, stated. “As the robotics industry continues to consolidate, Locus Robotics has emerged as the clear leader in the market, and we are poised for further significant growth. Our innovative technology and commitment to customer success have set us apart. With our expanding product offerings and growing customer base, Locus Robotics is well positioned to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead.”
In November 2022, Locus introduced in $117 million in funding for its AMRs. The Series F funding spherical was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners.
Locus’ vary of AMRs is made up of Origin, the corporate’s flagship AMR that may function for 14 hours on a single cost and has a payload capability of 80 lbs, Vector, an AMR with a 600 lb payload capability, and Max, the corporate’s heaviest capability AMR with a 3,000 lb payload restrict.
Locus acquired Waypoint Robotics in 2021, one other AMR firm whose portfolio of heavier capability AMRs complemented Locus’. The Vector and the Max had been initially Waypoint robots earlier than the acquisition.