Advanced Intralogistics and AlphaOne Robotics Form Strategic Partnership to Transform Automated Trailer Unloading and Inbound Receiving
Advanced Intralogistics, a leading provider of material handling technology solutions and system integration services, and AlphaOne Robotics, an innovator in artificial intelligence–driven robotics, have announced a strategic business partnership aimed at modernizing inbound receiving and trailer unloading operations across North America. The collaboration brings together Advanced Intralogistics’ deep systems integration expertise with AlphaOne Robotics’ next-generation robotic unloading technology to address some of the most persistent operational challenges facing warehouses, distribution centers, and parcel hubs today.
As supply chains continue to face mounting pressure from labor shortages, rising throughput demands, safety concerns, and the need for faster dock-to-stock cycles, automation at the receiving dock has emerged as a critical area for improvement. This partnership is designed to deliver measurable operational value, improved performance, and scalable automation solutions for logistics operators across a wide range of industries.
Addressing a Critical Bottleneck in Warehouse Operations
Inbound receiving and trailer unloading remain among the most labor-intensive and physically demanding tasks in modern logistics operations. Traditional unloading processes rely heavily on manual labor, exposing workers to safety risks while limiting consistency and throughput. Dock congestion, long unloading times, and labor availability challenges frequently create downstream delays throughout warehouse and distribution center operations.
The partnership between Advanced Intralogistics and AlphaOne Robotics directly targets these challenges through the deployment of AlphaOne Robotics’ Sigma Unloader, a robotic trailer unloading system purpose-built to automate one of the most difficult tasks in material handling.
By combining robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, the Sigma Unloader can autonomously identify, grasp, and remove a wide variety of items from inside truck trailers. This capability dramatically reduces the need for manual unloading while increasing consistency and speed at the receiving dock.
Sigma Unloader: AI-Powered Automation at the Dock
At the heart of the collaboration is the Sigma Unloader, AlphaOne Robotics’ flagship trailer unloading solution. Designed to operate in demanding warehouse environments, Sigma uses advanced AI algorithms and robotic manipulation to handle mixed cases and cartons of varying sizes, shapes, and weights—conditions that have historically limited automation adoption in trailer unloading.
According to performance data from initial deployments and testing, the Sigma Unloader has demonstrated:
- Up to 85% reduction in labor and processing time compared to traditional manual unloading methods
- Two to three times higher throughput than other commercially available automated unloading solutions
- Improved unloading consistency, regardless of trailer load variability
- Reduced worker exposure to physically demanding and injury-prone tasks
By automating the unloading process, Sigma not only accelerates inbound flow but also improves dock safety and helps facilities maintain operational continuity during labor shortages or peak demand periods.
Advanced Intralogistics as Preferred Systems Integrator
As part of the agreement, Advanced Intralogistics will serve as a preferred systems integrator for the Sigma Unloader across North America. The company will be responsible for designing, engineering, and implementing integrated solutions that incorporate the Sigma Unloader into broader material handling systems.
Advanced Intralogistics’ role includes:
- Engineered facility layouts optimized for automated unloading
- Integration with conveyor systems, palletizers, sortation equipment, and warehouse control systems
- Installation, commissioning, and operational ramp-up support
- Access to Advanced Intralogistics’ full aftermarket service and support suite, including maintenance, training, and lifecycle services
This end-to-end approach ensures that customers receive not only cutting-edge robotic technology but also a fully integrated solution that aligns with their specific operational requirements and growth strategies.
Delivering Measurable Value to Customers
Anthony Pishotti, President of Advanced Intralogistics, emphasized the customer-centric focus of the partnership and its potential to deliver tangible results:
This collaboration is rooted in delivering measurable value and exceptional performance to our clients. By integrating AlphaOne Robotics’ powerful AI-driven Sigma Unloader into our end-to-end automation projects, we are empowering logistics operators with scalable, reliable solutions. This solution directly addresses labor shortages, dock congestion, and safety risks—three of the most pressing operational challenges facing the industry today.
Pishotti noted that automated trailer unloading is often one of the last frontiers of warehouse automation due to its complexity and variability. By pairing Sigma’s advanced technology with Advanced Intralogistics’ integration expertise, the companies aim to make robotic unloading a practical, deployable solution for large-scale operations.
Strategic Alignment and Market Expansion
For AlphaOne Robotics, the partnership represents a critical step in scaling its technology and expanding market reach. Tim Criswell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AlphaOne Robotics, highlighted the strategic alignment between the two companies:
At AlphaOne Robotics, we are committed to applying AI and robotics to the most challenging tasks in the warehouse. Advanced Intralogistics is uniquely positioned to help our technology scale. Their engineering, integration, installation, and service capabilities make them an ideal partner as we expand into large enterprise environments.
Criswell added that Advanced Intralogistics’ established presence across North America and robust service network will play a key role in supporting the broader rollout of the Sigma Unloader:
This partnership allows us to significantly expand our market reach while ensuring customers receive the long-term support they expect. Leveraging Advanced Intralogistics’ service infrastructure will be instrumental as we launch Sigma Unloader at scale across North America.
Responding to Industry-Wide Challenges
The partnership comes at a time when logistics and supply chain operators are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency while managing workforce constraints. Labor shortages, particularly for physically demanding roles such as trailer unloading, have driven interest in automation that can stabilize operations and reduce reliance on manual processes.
Automated unloading also supports broader supply chain objectives, including:
- Faster dock-to-stock times
- Improved inventory visibility
- Reduced congestion at receiving docks
- Enhanced worker safety and ergonomics
- Greater operational resilience during peak seasons
By addressing these challenges, Advanced Intralogistics and AlphaOne Robotics aim to help customers future-proof their facilities and remain competitive in an increasingly automated logistics landscape.
A Shared Vision for the Future of Warehouse Automation
Both companies are headquartered in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) region, a major logistics and distribution hub, and share a vision of accelerating innovation through practical, scalable automation solutions. Together, they plan to continue refining and expanding AI-powered technologies that can be deployed across a wide range of warehouse and parcel operations.
The partnership underscores a broader industry trend toward intelligent automation, where robotics, artificial intelligence, and systems integration work together to solve complex operational challenges. Rather than focusing on isolated point solutions, Advanced Intralogistics and AlphaOne Robotics are delivering integrated systems designed to evolve alongside customer needs.
As the partnership moves forward, the companies plan to collaborate closely on customer engagements, solution development, and market expansion initiatives. Demonstrations, pilot projects, and full-scale deployments of the Sigma Unloader are expected to accelerate as interest in automated trailer unloading continues to grow.
By combining advanced robotics technology with proven systems integration expertise, Advanced Intralogistics and AlphaOne Robotics are positioning themselves at the forefront of next-generation inbound automation. Their collaboration represents a significant step toward transforming one of the most challenging and labor-intensive areas of logistics into a safer, faster, and more efficient process.
Ultimately, the partnership aims to redefine how warehouses and distribution centers approach inbound receiving—delivering measurable performance improvements today while laying the foundation for smarter, more resilient supply chains in the years ahead.
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