Trailer Unloading Robot | G&B Fulfillment

At G&B Fulfillment, we’re always looking for tools that help us move faster, work safer and serve customers more efficiently. One of our latest additions is the fulfillment technology we’re using in the warehouse: a robot built specifically for unloading floor-loaded trailers, and it’s already making an impact.

We’ve partnered with Contoro, an Austin-based robotics company that specializes in warehouse automation. Their robot is designed to tackle a common 3PL challenge: unloading non-palletized, multi-SKU containers. Instead of relying solely on manual labor, this robot takes on the heavy lifting, literally.

Faster Unloading. Less Downtime.

The Contoro robot can unload between 300 and 650 cases per hour, depending on the pick mode. It handles boxes up to 80 pounds when a top surface is available, and it works within standard dock clearance and warehouse space.

For high-volume clients, like toy brands shipping into retail distribution centers or ecommerce warehouses, this speed translates to faster inbound processing, quicker inventory availability, and fewer delays that can impact ecommerce order fulfillment.

Pay-Per-Container, No CapEx Required

One reason we like this system? There’s no upfront investment. The model is simple: pay per container unloaded. That means we can apply this fulfillment technology immediately without the long lead times or costs that typically come with warehouse automation.

Takes on Tough-to-Unload Trailers

Contoro’s robot isn’t just fast. It’s built to handle the unpredictability of real-world shipments. Here are a few of the features that stood out to our team:

• DuoGrasp: A patented two-sided gripper that provides stability for heavy, multi-dimensional boxes
• AdaptAI + InteleOp: AI trained on actual edge-case data to increase reliability
• Mobile Base: The robot navigates in and out of trailers at the push of a button
• Industrial Arm: Commercial-grade hardware designed for scale and repeatability

It also requires no system integration and is operational in less than a day.

What This Means for You

By investing in technology like Contoro’s unloading robot, G&B Fulfillment can keep up with high-volume demands while maintaining accuracy and consistency. For our customers, it means faster turnarounds, safer warehouse operations and fewer disruptions during busy seasons.

We see this as one more way to stay ahead and bring better service to the toy and retail brands that trust us to move their products.

Looking for a fulfillment partner built to scale with you? Let’s talk.