GXO Partners with Reflex Robotics

Agreement Offers Flexibility Through Robots-as-a-Service Model

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has announced a new partnership with Reflex Robotics. This collaboration will pilot Reflex’s cutting-edge humanoid robotics solution in GXO’s operations, marking the company’s second Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) agreement.

Advanced Robotics for Warehouse Efficiency

Reflex Robotics brings an innovative, out-of-the-box solution with its humanoid robots, which can become operational within 60 minutes and achieve full autonomy by learning from human demonstrations. The robots are designed to handle various repetitive tasks, including tote transfers and product picking. Their ability to transition seamlessly between different tasks positions them as a highly flexible automation tool for warehouses.

“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.”

Operational Incubator Program and Future Expansion

GXO’s operational incubator program allows the company to collaborate with leading technology developers, using real-world warehouse environments to test and validate new automation solutions. Currently, GXO and Reflex Robotics are co-developing various use cases in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a Fortune 100 retailer. The long-term goal is to deploy Reflex Robots across GXO’s operations to address capacity constraints and enhance the roles of GXO’s team members.

Ritesh Ragavender, CEO of Reflex Robotics, added, “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.”

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. is the largest pure-play contract logistics provider, serving over 130,000 team members across more than 970 facilities worldwide. The company partners with blue-chip companies to deliver advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, leveraging automation and outsourcing. GXO is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

About Reflex Robotics

Reflex Robotics is a New York and San Francisco-based company founded by MIT alumni with experience from Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Amazon. The company builds affordable, general-purpose robots designed to automate repetitive tasks in warehouses and factories.