Google has launched a new robotics system called Plus One Robotics for parcel handling. The system uses Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to run real-time inference tasks. This allows robots to identify, sort, and move packages quickly and accurately in logistics centers.
(Google’s Plus One Robotics Parcel Handling Relies on Google TPU Inference.)
The Plus One Robotics platform combines computer vision with machine learning. It helps robotic arms understand what each package looks like, where it is, and how to pick it up. Google TPUs power the decision-making behind these actions. They process visual data faster than traditional hardware, which speeds up operations.
Logistics companies face growing pressure to handle more parcels with fewer errors. Human workers alone cannot keep up with rising demand. Automated systems like this one help fill the gap. The robots work alongside people without slowing them down. They also reduce mistakes in sorting and shipping.
Google designed the system to be easy to install and use. It connects to existing warehouse setups without major changes. The TPU-based inference engine runs on-site, so there is no need to send data to the cloud. This keeps response times low and protects customer information.
Early tests show the system improves throughput by up to 30 percent. It also cuts mis-sorts by more than half. Companies using the technology report smoother daily operations and happier staff. Workers spend less time on repetitive tasks and more on problem-solving roles.
(Google’s Plus One Robotics Parcel Handling Relies on Google TPU Inference.)
Plus One Robotics is now available to select logistics partners. Google plans to expand access later this year. The company says this is part of its broader effort to bring practical AI into real-world workplaces.