Dexterity, a California-based robotics firm, has unveiled Mech, the world’s first industrial super-humanoid robot, designed to revolutionize logistics and manufacturing operations.
Mech features a dual-arm system mounted on a highly maneuverable rover, allowing it to navigate warehouses and industrial sites with precision. According to Dexterity, the robot was “engineered from the ground up to bring human skill and superhuman strength to industrial environments,” with its advanced Physical AI making it adaptable to new tasks, much like installing an app.
With an impressive 5.4-meter arm span and a lifting capacity of 132 pounds (60 kilograms), Mech’s patented shoulder and second elbow design enhance its dexterity, enabling it to handle complex tasks such as truck loading, palletizing, and depalletizing. Its onboard supercomputer and extensive sensor array, including 16 cameras, give it a human-like sense of touch for precise object manipulation.
Mounted on a mobile rover base, Mech can spin, strafe, climb ramps, and maneuver around workstations effortlessly. It features two vacuum pumps and an integrated safety system to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation. The robot’s eight-foot vertical reach allows it to handle towering stacks of boxes, significantly improving operational throughput without needing to reposition itself.
Designed for seamless integration into industrial workflows, Mech supports edge computing for standalone operation and cloud connectivity for remote management. Its arms, built by Kawasaki and Hiwin, boast a 10-year mean time between failures (MTBF), ensuring long-term reliability.
Dexterity highlights Mech’s potential to optimize logistics and solve labor challenges, reducing workplace injuries caused by repetitive heavy lifting. A single human operator can supervise up to ten Mech units, maximizing productivity.
Mech’s software capabilities can be expanded with specialized apps, with a truck-loading application already available and more functionalities expected in 2025. CEO and Founder Samir Menon emphasized its impact, stating:
“Mech represents a major leap forward in our mission to empower people with intelligent, flexible robots that safely and efficiently solve complex, labor-intensive industrial challenges.”
