NEWS DHL hits 500 million picks with LocusBots

DHL Supply Chain’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Locus Robotics are changing the game in warehouse fulfillment. With over 500 million picks, robotic picking is setting new standards in efficiency and scalability.

Locus Robotics and DHL Supply Chain recently announced an extraordinary milestone: 500 million picks using LocusBot AMRs.

What is robotic order picking?

Now in operation at over 35 DHL locations worldwide, these robots showcase the power of early adoption of AI-driven tech and the potential of human-robot teams. The exponential increase in automated picks proves their effectiveness and reliability.

2.5 years

First 10 million picks

28 months

Next 100 million picks

154 days

Last 100 million picks

Robots are reshaping warehousing and fulfillment

This milestone isn’t just a number but a leap toward a more automated and efficient future in logistics. Robots help us meet growing demands and adapt to changing market conditions quickly. They boost operations by increasing throughput, cutting costs, and improving worker safety. We expect even more sophisticated automation solutions as AMR technology advances, further transforming supply chain management.

This milestone achievement underscores the improved productivity, accuracy, and employee ergonomics we’ve enjoyed across our global network.

Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer at DHL Supply Chain

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How LocusBots work

LocusBot robots move around warehouses on their own, retrieving and transporting items with precision. Using advanced sensors and AI, they navigate without physical markers or guides, plotting real-time courses through the maze of aisles and avoiding obstacles.

Locus Robotics is the leader in AMRs for e-commerce fulfillment centers and has helped us integrate them seamlessly into our operations.

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.

Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics

See DHL’s LocusBots at work

Accelerating the digital transformation

The 500 million picks milestone highlights the success of LocusBots and DHL Supply Chain’s accelerated digitalization program. With a booming e-commerce sector facing labor shortages, automation is more crucial than ever. Together with Locus Robotics, we’re proving the power of collaborative robots working with supply chain experts. The next milestone is just around the corner.