and shuttle systems have been standard, the biggest bottlenecks often occur in the transition zones between the picking port, consolidation, and packaging areas. This is the pain point SAFELOG seeks to address with goods-to-person models. Its GT1 system is the flagship model for shelf and pallet-to-person applications. With its compact design, it can move under shelves of various types, lift them safely, and transport them through narrow fulfillment layouts. The GT1 is designed for set structures where the geometry is not perfect. Its maneuverability and turning function make it an ideal solution for dynamic warehouse processes. The XS1 handles the high-speed routes between the pick port and the packing station. With a travel speed of up to 13 feet per second and container allocation capabilities, it ensures bottlenecks in the pick-pack transition are avoided. The XS1 is ideal for high- cycle environments. Both the GT1 and the XS1 work
Piloting Humanoids in Warehouse Operations
Accenture, together with Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP, is piloting the use of humanoid robotics in warehouse environments. The pilot program was conducted at Vodafone Procure & Connect’s warehouse in Duisburg, Germany, where humanoid robots were deployed to operate alongside existing warehouse systems. The humanoid robots used in the pilot are powered by Accenture’s Robot Brain solution, enabling them to interact naturally with human operators through voice, gestures, and text. They are trained in digital twins of warehouse environments. Receiving inspection tasks through the SAP Extended Warehouse Management system, the humanoid robots’ responsibilities include: • Autonomously complete visual inspections across the facility • Identify operational inefficiencies, safety risks, and optimization opportunities across warehouse processes • Detect misplaced or damaged products • Assess pallet stacking and weight distribution • Highlight unused storage space • Identify potential hazards such as obstacles in aisles or misaligned pallets • Report findings and recommendations to the SAP system to enable real-time visibility and more informed operational decision-making.
SAFELOG showcased its automated fulfillment systems at LogiMAT 2026.
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