DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics have achieved a major milestone: their warehouse robots have completed one billion picks. The landmark pick occurred at a DHL facility, underscoring the scale of robotics in modern fulfillment operations.
Key takeaways
- DHL has deployed thousands of Locus AMRs across more than 40 facilities worldwide since their partnership began in 2017.
- The robots have delivered 30–180% increases in units picked per hour and an 80% reduction in staff training time.
- DHL plans to deploy 5,000 AMRs globally under an expanded agreement with Locus Robotics.
- The milestone reflects a shift from speed-focused fulfillment to consistent throughput and reliability amid unpredictable e-commerce demand.
Warehouse robotics is evolving from experimental technology into core infrastructure, enabling the orchestration required for large-scale logistics. For consumers, the result is simply orders that arrive on time, powered by increasingly automated supply chains.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-03-09 · “DHL and Locus Robotics reach 1 billion warehouse picks milestone”