AI-Powered RoboGlide System Streamlines Inbound Logistics
When Lab0 first entered stealth mode, there was little known about the company other than its ambition to change warehouse automation. But after over two years of development, Lab0 has emerged with RoboGlide, a humanoid-inspired robotic system poised to completely overhaul the inbound logistics process.
Unlike many of the robotic solutions on the market, which rely on a mix of off-the-shelf tech pieced together, Lab0 has developed a fully integrated system that combines AI, computer vision, motion planning, and advanced robotics to automate the key stages of warehouse operations. From unloading shipping containers to product identification, damage detection, sorting, palletizing, and wrapping, RoboGlide is a one-stop shop for automating a traditionally labor-intensive segment of the supply chain.
One of the key differentiators is Lab0’s dual-arm picking system, a first in the industry. While many robots in logistics are limited to single-arm operations, RoboGlide’s dual arms allow for better handling of a wider variety of products, giving it the flexibility to tackle the types of inventory that other robotic solutions struggle with. It’s a level of automation that’s unprecedented in terms of scalability, speed, and accuracy.
RoboGlide isn’t just a theoretical product either. The system is already deployed in a live environment at one of the world’s top 10 importers. The retailer is using RoboGlide as part of a broader initiative to optimize warehouse operations, and early results show significant improvements in throughput and accuracy.
NVIDIA’s Isaac Lab Powers AI Precision
At the heart of RoboGlide’s innovation is NVIDIA’s Isaac Lab and Omniverse platform, which powers the system’s AI-driven vision and simulation capabilities. Lab0 has taken advantage of these tools to build a custom AI system that allows RoboGlide to learn in real-world environments and adapt in real-time.
“This is what AI and robotics were made for — solving real-world problems at scale,” said Steve Toebes, CEO of Lab0. “Lab0’s approach is designed to work in the real world, not in a controlled, ideal environment. The system can handle all types of logistics challenges — processing, sorting, damage detection — without missing a beat.”
And while many companies are still stuck in the “point solution” trap — providing robotic solutions for just one part of the process — Lab0 takes a more holistic approach. RoboGlide isn’t just one piece of the puzzle, it’s an entire solution designed to handle the end-to-end challenges of inbound logistics.
From Prototype to Real-World Application
The problem Lab0 is tackling is a big one: warehouse operations are facing significant labor shortages and rising costs, and automation is seen as the way forward. However, many of the existing solutions on the market haven’t been designed with the complexity of real-world environments in mind.
Lab0’s system, in contrast, was designed with the unique challenges of logistics in mind. Its ability to scale seamlessly across distribution networks and handle diverse product types without significant infrastructure changes gives it a distinct advantage over other robotic systems.
“It’s not just about deploying robots. It’s about creating systems that actually solve the problem,” said David McCalib, founder of Lab0. “Our system was developed because existing solutions just weren’t cutting it. RoboGlide is built to be flexible and adaptable, so it can meet the demands of any warehouse operation.”
The Future of Logistics: Supply Chain Zero
Lab0’s mission isn’t just about developing cutting-edge robotics technology but transforming the logistics industry at large. Through its “Supply Chain Zero” initiative, the company aims to eliminate inefficiencies, waste, and redundancies within the supply chain by leveraging AI-powered automation and real-time analytics.
As logistics companies across the globe continue to face increasing pressures — rising costs, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks — Lab0 is positioning itself as a key player in driving the future of autonomous logistics. By integrating AI, robotics, and machine learning into one seamless solution, RoboGlide represents not just the future of warehouse automation, but the future of logistics itself.
A New Era of Autonomous Logistics
With its debut at ProMat 2025 and NVIDIA’s GTC 2025 just around the corner, Lab0’s RoboGlide is set to take center stage as the company continues to innovate and disrupt the logistics sector. The fact that RoboGlide is already up and running at a major retailer speaks to its viability and potential. If the company’s track record holds true, this is just the beginning of what promises to be a groundbreaking shift in the way warehouses operate.
The company also plans to make several additional announcements in the weeks leading up to both events.
