Unloading floor-loaded containers has long been one of the most physically demanding and injury-prone tasks in logistics. In Modesto, CA, the situation was particularly challenging:

Extreme Temperatures: Temperatures inside containers could exceed 130-140°F, creating unsafe working environments.

Ergonomic Strain: Repetitive lifting and bending in confined spaces, high chance for injury over time.

Labor Pressure: High turnover and difficulty staffing these roles added operational stress.

Saddle Creek needed a solution to improve safety, efficiency, and retention without overhauling its infrastructure.

Saddle Creek partnered with Anyware Robotics, a leader in multi-purpose mobile robots equipped with physical AI. Their robot, Pixmo, is an AI-powered box handling mobile robot designed to autonomously unload containers and trailers.

Pixmo combines:

A FANUC CRX collaborative robot and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base for precision and safety

A patent-pending conveyor add-on, enabling smooth transfers of boxes to outbound conveyors or pallets

Physical AI algorithms that adapt to variable box sizes, orientations, and container layouts

Unlike fixed automation, Pixmo is mobile, requiring no permanent conveyors or infrastructure changes—a perfect fit for Saddle Creek’s dynamic dock environment.