BAUHAUS Streamlines Goods Receiving with XYZ Robotics Automation Solution

Home improvement retailer BAUHAUS has partnered with robotics company XYZ Robotics to automate its entire goods receiving process at the central warehouse in Krefeld, Germany. The system uses mobile manipulation robots called RockyOne and RockyOne SE to handle container unloading, sorting, and palletizing in a single continuous workflow.

The automation solution is designed to improve operational consistency and free up staff from manual labor. BAUHAUS handles thousands of inbound shipments daily across over 10,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs), with cartons varying widely in shape, weight, and stacking. Conventional automation systems struggle to cope with this complexity.

XYZ Robotics’ end-to-end system addresses these challenges by using RockyOne robots to autonomously enter shipping containers and unload loose cartons of varied sizes and orientations. A barcode scanning system identifies each carton for real-time sorting, while the RockyOne SE robot builds pallets according to customer-defined patterns.

The automation process has significantly reduced manual labor involved in container unloading, which was previously a repetitive task with high turnover and injury risk. Operators now supervise the system through a tablet interface, requiring minimal training. The system runs reliably around the clock without manual intervention, allowing staff to focus on higher-value work.

BAUHAUS Vice President of Operations (Warehousing & Transport) Torsten Winter praised the partnership, saying ‘Our team can now focus on more fulfilling tasks.’ He also mentioned that BAUHAUS is exploring further applications across its network. The company has found a reliable and forward-thinking partner in XYZ Robotics, which provides full lifecycle support.

Following the successful deployment at Krefeld, XYZ Robotics is expanding its European footprint to serve more warehouse and distribution operators. The company develops mobile manipulation robots (MMR) that pioneer automation in truck loading, unloading, and case picking. Founded in 2018, XYZ Robotics serves industry-leading customers worldwide with branches in Germany, the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea.

BAUHAUS has a long history of innovation, introducing self-service brand-name products from various specialty categories under one roof as early as 1960. The company has established over 160 specialty centers in Germany and more than 290 locations across Europe in 19 countries. Each location is divided into 15 departments, offering high-quality products at competitive prices.

The partnership between BAUHAUS and XYZ Robotics marks a significant step towards automating warehouse operations and improving efficiency. As the demand for automation solutions continues to grow, companies like XYZ Robotics are poised to play a crucial role in streamlining logistics processes.