GXO Deploys Autonomous AI Truck in Live Warehouse Pilot With KION
GXO tests NVIDIA-powered industrial vehicle as part of push to scale AI across logistics operations
Greenwich, Connecticut-based GXO Logistics said it has deployed its first AI-driven autonomous industrial truck at a warehouse in Épinoy, France, marking a new phase in its use of automation inside live operations.
The company is running the pilot with KION Group, with technology support from NVIDIA and Accenture, according to a March 18 GXO Logistics press release. The system is designed to operate in a high-volume warehouse environment and handle material movement tasks autonomously.
GXO said the pilot is intended to demonstrate measurable gains in cost, productivity, scalability, and safety as AI systems move from testing into day-to-day operations.
“As we integrate advanced AI into our operations, our priority is creating real, measurable impact,” GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said in the release. “Exploring autonomous capabilities in live warehouse pilots is part of how we continue to innovate and build an increasingly intelligent and resilient supply chain.”
The deployment builds on a broader collaboration between GXO and KION to bring AI innovation, digital twins, and perception technology out of simulation and into physical warehouse settings. GXO’s operations serve as the proving ground where these technologies move from simulation to commercial use and toward wider deployment.
The company has been expanding its use of AI and robotics across multiple warehouse functions. GXO has piloted AI-powered robots for inventory tracking and reporting, and has deployed robotic systems that automate tasks such as depalletizing and labeling goods. These systems are already in use across multiple sites in Europe and the United States, according to company disclosures.
Automation has also been tied to measurable operational changes. GXO has said in prior disclosures that autonomous mobile robots used in picking workflows have increased productive picking time and reduced total task time in certain deployments. Vision-based systems are also being used to validate orders and reduce errors during fulfillment.
Alongside individual systems, GXO has developed a central software layer, GXO IQ, which uses machine learning to coordinate warehouse activities such as inventory movement and order processing. The platform is designed to manage operations at scale across its network of more than 1,000 facilities.
The company has also tested newer categories of robotics, including humanoid systems, while working with multiple technology providers. This allows GXO to evaluate different technologies under real operating conditions before committing to broader deployments.
The autonomous truck pilot adds to that approach by introducing vehicle-level autonomy into existing workflows, extending automation beyond fixed robotic stations and mobile picking systems.
GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher and KION CEO Rob Smith are scheduled to discuss the deployment and broader AI strategy at NVIDIA GTC 2026 on March 18. The company said the Épinoy site serves as the first real-world deployment of KION’s NVIDIA-powered physical AI system.
GXO operates more than 200 million square feet of warehouse space globally, positioning the company to test and scale AI systems across large, complex logistics environments.