GXO Partners with Reflex Robotics to Deploy New Warehouse Automation
September 18 2024 - 7:00AM
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play
contract logistics provider, today announced a new agreement with
Reflex Robotics, a cutting-edge general-purpose humanoid startup,
to pilot Reflex’s robotics solution for deployment into live
operations. This is GXO’s second Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS)
agreement.
The Reflex Robot is an out-of-the-box solution that reaches
operational capability within 60 minutes of deployment and ramps to
become fully autonomous by learning from human demonstrations over
time. The multi-purpose humanoid from Reflex can transition
seamlessly between repetitive tasks, from tote transfers between
other kinds of automation to product picking.
“We’re pleased to partner with Reflex to develop applications
for its Reflex Robot across various tasks in our warehouses,” said
Adrian Stoch, Chief Automation Officer of GXO. “Through our
operational incubator program, we are deploying cutting edge
technology solutions that create new value for our customers, for
GXO and our people.”
GXO uses its “operational incubator” program to partner closely
with leading developers to validate practical use cases using the
warehouse as a real-world laboratory. With the Reflex Robot, GXO is
currently co-developing an array of use cases across process paths
through a pilot in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a
Fortune 100 retailer. The long-term objective of the agreement is
to deploy the Reflex Robot widely across GXO’s operations, easing
capacity constraints and enabling GXO’s team members to take on
more fulfilling roles.
Ritesh Ragavender, CEO of Reflex Robotics, said, “We’re thrilled
that GXO, the leading provider of automated logistics solutions, is
partnering with us to further their strategy. We’ve learned a lot
from working on site alongside the GXO team, and we’re rapidly
accelerating our robot production to support use cases in shelf
picking, order replenishment and quality assurance.”
To see the Reflex Robot in action at GXO, click here.
About GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play
contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth
of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to
providing a diverse, world-class workplace for more than 130,000
team members across more than 970 facilities totaling approximately
200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s
leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges
with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions,
at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information
and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and
YouTube.
About Reflex RoboticsReflex Robotics is building
affordable, general-purpose robots to automate repetitive work at
warehouses and factories. Founded by a team of MIT alumni with
experience building hardware at Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Amazon,
the company is located in New York and San Francisco. For more
information, visit www.reflexrobotics.com or follow the company on
X @ReflexRobot.
Media contact Matthew Schmidt +1
203-307-2809
matt.schmidt@gxo.com
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