Berkshire Grey adds AI features to its warehouse robots through BG Pilot software

SoftBank Group's subsidiary Berkshire Grey has added new AI features to its warehouse robots, all run by its BG Pilot software platform, the company said.

The updates cover perception for robotic trailer unloading in its Scoop product, orchestration of product flow, station assignments and labour in Stride for store replenishment, and box selection and high-density packing in Core. The company says BG Pilot is already deployed in customer operations.

Berkshire Grey says the software draws on billions of robotic picks over a decade of warehouse work, and that new business opportunities rose by more than 65% in the past six months. Its customers include FedEx, Meijer and Fanatics.

Chief executive Dave Paratore said BG Pilot is “central to our ability to meet that demand.”