Parcel delivery and logistics giant FedEx Corp. has expanded its pilot project of autonomous trailer loading systems from robotics vendor Dexterity Inc. and will ramp up to production “at a significantly larger operational scale,” the company said Thursday.
The decision will scale up FedEx’s use of Dexterity’s Foresight world model and Mech trailer loading systems at the FedEx Hagerstown Hub in Maryland.
FedEx says that trailer loading remains one of the most physically demanding and challenging workflows in parcel logistics, but has historically been difficult to automate using traditional solutions. However, the workflow is fundamental to FedEx operations since the company loads tens of thousands of trailers daily across its U.S. network.
Through its collaboration with Dexterity, FedEx said it is now establishing not only how physical AI performs in trailer loading operations, but also how the technology integrates into broader hub operations, including destination planning, trailer assignment, maintenance, and workforce processes.
Dexterity says its platform uses the company’s “Foresight” world model for physical AI to make real-time decisions in dynamic environments., and to control its dual-armed superhumanoid robot called “Mech,” that is designed for heavy industrial operations while remaining compact enough to operate inside trailers.
“This expanded collaboration with Dexterity reflects our commitment to advancing capabilities that improve how we operate today while helping prepare our network for the future,” said Kawal Preet, executive vice president, planning, engineering, and transformation at FedEx. “As we continue evaluating and deploying physical AI in real-world environments, we see opportunities to enhance the speed, reliability, and flexibility of our network, creating long-term value for our business and customers.”
