Robotics company Dexterity has launched ‘Mech’, an industrial robot designed to perform physically demanding tasks in warehouses
The robot, which features two arms mounted on a mobile base, is built to autonomously navigate job sites and complete a range of repetitive and strenuous activities.
Mech is part of a broader trend in automation aimed at improving workplace efficiency while reducing risks associated with manual labour.
According to Dexterity, the robot is capable of lifting up to 130 pounds—65 pounds per arm—and can place objects up to eight feet high, allowing it to handle tasks such as palletising, truck loading, and order picking.
Unlike many humanoid robots developed for research or general-purpose applications, Mech is specifically engineered for industrial use.
Its design incorporates a four-wheel steering system for mobility and an array of sensors—including up to 16 cameras—for situational awareness and object recognition.
The robot operates using Dexterity’s Physical AI system, which runs on an onboard AI computer. This system enables Mech to coordinate its arms in complex environments, adapt to various object types and orientations, and function in temperature extremes ranging from 32 to 122°F.
Dexterity says a single human operator can manage up to 10 Mechs simultaneously, potentially reducing the physical strain on workers by automating tasks that involve repetitive motion or heavy lifting.
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