Chinese autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Geek+ has signed its first global strategic partnership with German supply chain technology company Körber.
The agreement will see the Beijing-based Geek+ make its AI-driven robotics technology available to Kӧrber’s global customer base. Kӧrber, which is headquartered in Hamburg, will provide integration, advisory, and maintenance services.
Hong Yu, CMO at Geek+, said: “We are excited to be entering into our first global partnership and equally excited that it is with Körber. This partnership allows us to provide businesses worldwide with AMR solutions that can help realise flexible and efficient logistics operations.
“Having already experienced successful collaboration between Geek+ and Kӧrber within the Asia Pacific region, we are confident that this global partnership will lead to accelerated market expansion. Together, we are bringing the future of smart warehousing to companies worldwide.”
According to Körber, the partnership addresses current market needs for technologies and strategies to effectively mitigate increasing supply chain complexities through the joint capabilities of AI, robotics, software and machine learning.
“Körber’s relationship with Geek+ is spurred by innovation,” said Nishan Wijemanne, global leader for AMR Solutions at Körber. “Our ongoing global investments in the advancement of robotics brings a new level of performance to the warehouse floor. By collaborating with Geek+, Kӧrber provides the flexibility, adaptability and precision businesses need to conquer supply chain complexity today and beyond.”
