DHL engages robots as warehouse helpers

DHL is testing Baxter and Sawyer, two smart and collaborative robots, in its warehouses on co-packing and value-added tasks, such as assembly, kitting, packaging and pre-retail services, said a press statement yesterday.
Baxter and Sawyer, by Rethink Robotics, are smart, adaptable solutions that support warehouse staff and help enhance productivity at DHL facilities, the statement added.
“We envision bringing a revolutionary change to warehouse management by engaging new technologies. We are looking at adopting collaborative robots which will improve our efficiency and meet the growing demand of our customers.
In the future, advanced technologies will work hand in hand with our employees to further increase productivity in our facilities,” said Nooruddin Chowdhury, country manager, DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh.

DHL engages robots as warehouse helpers

DHL is testing Baxter and Sawyer, two smart and collaborative robots, in its warehouses on co-packing and value-added tasks, such as assembly, kitting, packaging and pre-retail services, said a press statement yesterday. Baxter and Sawyer, by Rethink Robotics, are smart, adaptable solutions that support warehouse staff and help enhance productivity at DHL facilities, the statement added. We envision bringing a revolutionary change to warehouse management by engaging new technologies. We are looking at adopting collaborative robots which will improve our efficiency and meet the growing demand of our customers. In the future, advanced technologies will work hand in hand with our employees to further increase productivity in our facilities, said Nooruddin Chowdhury, country manager, DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh.