Symbotic has signed a deal with Medline to implement its AI-powered warehouse automation system at a Medline distribution center, marking the robotics platform’s debut in the healthcare sector. This pilot project is scheduled for 2027 at one of Medline’s 45 distribution centers in the U.S. and aligns with Medline’s efforts to advance its AI platform and improve supply chain operations through innovative technology. The Symbotic system’s features, including automating processes such as depalletizing and storage retrieval, are expected to enhance warehouse performance significantly.

Medline: Medline is a healthcare company that manufactures and distributes medical-surgical products while providing supply chain solutions across points of care. It manages distribution capabilities to support healthcare fulfillment needs. Medline has agreed to pilot Symbotic’s AI-powered warehouse automation system at one of its U.S. distribution centers in 2027 to modernize its vertically integrated supply chain.
Symbotic: Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end AI-powered robotic and software platform for warehouse operations. It develops modular high-density systems using autonomous bots to enhance efficiency, speed, and flexibility. Symbotic is deploying this robotics platform at a Medline distribution center as part of a pilot set for 2027, representing its first application in the healthcare sector.

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