Gridiron Robotics LLC was awarded a $275,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program to develop an automated outbound packing system. The company will advance a bin packing algorithm using constrained, quantum accelerated deep reinforcement learning to minimize void space and maximize parcel utilization when loading shipping containers. Outcome metrics for the 12-month project period ending January 2024 include achieving over 90% container utilization, training the algorithmic model in under 24 hours, and processing over 2,500 parcels per hour for various data sets. If successful, Gridiron Robotics' technology could significantly reduce trucking and labor costs for outbound shipping operations while meeting peak seasonal demand through improved loading efficiency.
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