FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy

FedEx is prioritizing partnerships with robotics companies rather than building proprietary robots in-house.

FedEx and Berkshire Grey co-developed Scoop, a bulk unloading robot that will be piloted in warehouses later this year.

The company has multiple automation partnerships and has completed over 3,200 autonomous loads with Aurora.

FedEx aims to automate the most dangerous and repetitive warehouse tasks while keeping strategic control of its network.