Symbotic deployed robotic arms with computer vision that automatically break down incoming pallets of mixed goods as they arrive at a warehouse — a step previously requiring human workers. Each robotic cell processes up to 1,700 cases per hour and creates a digital record of every item it handles.

When inbound pallets arrive, Symbotic's robotic arms equipped with proprietary end-of-arm tools and computer vision depalletize the load, singulate individual cases, and optimize their orientation for entry into the storage structure. Cases then pass through scanning tunnels where all six sides are imaged, product dimensions are captured, and the system checks for damage — creating a digital replica of each case that the rest of the system uses for accurate handling. Any case flagged as damaged is set aside for human inspection. This inbound automation runs at up to 1,700 cases per hour per cell and integrates with the fleet coordination and palletization systems downstream.