Agility Robotics and DHL expand pilot project

Agility Robotics, a leading industrial robotics company, and DHL Supply Chain, a global leader in contract logistics, today announced the expansion of the pilot program. In Europe, for the first time, a Digit robot will be deployed at a DHL facility.

At the DHL warehouse in Poland, Digit is used to support and optimize operations: it moves empty collection containers from the robotic induction station to the conveyor for onward delivery to customers. The expansion follows the successful completion of the first pilot at DHL's US facility last year.

Digit is a people-oriented, multi-purpose robot designed for logistics tasks. It is designed to work where people are present and operates in spaces organized for staff. The robot automates repetitive tasks, including moving empty containers, unloading trailers and delivering packages. This allows employees to focus on more complex tasks, which ultimately increases safety, efficiency and improves the overall worker experience.

During the extended pilot phase in Poland, the DHL and Agility teams will continue to integrate Digit into warehouse processes, focusing on seamless human-robot interaction, operational efficiencies and process optimization. The main goal is to validate Digit's performance in a real production environment and ensure that the robot meets the stringent requirements of a high-volume distribution center before large-scale deployment.