SlipBots are transforming Automotive operations.
See all the ways Slip's robots-as-a-service network is unblocking docks across the supply chain.
Reducing Trailer Loading & Unloading Times
Automotive Logistics Finally Gets a Breakthrough
In automotive logistics, dock operations are under constant pressure. Between just-in-time (JIT) delivery models, labor shortages, and rising safety concerns, keeping materials flowing from trailers to production lines has never been more difficult — or more critical.
SlipBots are designed specifically for the realities of automotive material handling.
They’re not lab experiments. They’re working today at some of the world’s most demanding auto manufacturing sites — streamlining trailer loading and unloading, increasing dock throughput, and eliminating safety risks.
They’re not lab experiments. They’re working today at some of the world’s most demanding auto manufacturing sites — streamlining trailer loading and unloading, increasing dock throughput, and eliminating safety risks.
Challenge: Eliminating A Major Bottleneck
What the Automotive Industry Demands — SlipBots Deliver
Speed:
Load and unload trailers in 5 minutes.
That’s up to 10X faster than traditional forklift operations — with consistent performance across every shift, every day.
Safety:
Remove forklifts from your dock. R
educe near-misses, collisions, and OSHA-reportable incidents. Protect your people while maintaining productivity.
Savings:
Automate without adding headcount.
With our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, there’s no CapEx required — and no long-term risk.
Simplicity:
No dock modifications. No trailer modifications. No IT integrations. SlipBots are fully deployed in days and run with your existing dock and trailer infrastructure.
Load and unload trailers in 5 minutes.
That’s up to 10X faster than traditional forklift operations — with consistent performance across every shift, every day.
Safety:
Remove forklifts from your dock. R
educe near-misses, collisions, and OSHA-reportable incidents. Protect your people while maintaining productivity.
Savings:
Automate without adding headcount.
With our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, there’s no CapEx required — and no long-term risk.
Simplicity:
No dock modifications. No trailer modifications. No IT integrations. SlipBots are fully deployed in days and run with your existing dock and trailer infrastructure.
Whether you're managing inbound material flow from Tier 1 suppliers or outbound parts distribution to OEMs, SlipBots fit seamlessly into your automotive warehouse or plant — enhancing operations without disrupting them.
Solution: Seamlessly Integrated SlipBots
Solution: Seamlessly Integrated SlipBots
Slip Robotics initially deployed 26 SlipBots at Valeo’s facilities, directly addressing their bottleneck issues. The SlipBots were integrated at the end of production lines, where associates load product directly onto the bots. Once filled, operators use SlipBots to autonomously transport the products onto trailers, which are then shipped to an offsite warehouse.
Valeo was able to reduce its truck loading and unloading times by 6x.
“It took us 30 minutes to load or unload a trailer with forklifts. Now it’s five minutes! That increased throughput lets us do up to six trailer moves in the same amount of time and unlocks different material flows."
Quinn saevre, supply chain CIM Manager at Valeo
The simple deployment and ease of training for Valeo’s team allowed them to begin using the SlipBots immediately. This rapid integration meant that Valeo could start seeing returns on its investment within the first week of operation.
The flexibility of the SlipBots also played a crucial role in Valeo’s decision to adopt this technology. Unlike traditional automation systems that can be rigid and difficult to adapt, SlipBots allowed Valeo to adjust their workflows on the fly, accommodating the dynamic nature of their production schedules.
Results AT a glance
Dock Efficiency
75% faster unloading and 50% faster loading times
Rapid ROI
50% reduction in nighttime contract labor cost
Ease of Use
Deployment & training in hours rather than months
Enhanced Safety