If you are ever worried about slipping over at the Woolworths store in Gregory Hills, south-west of Sydney, Greggles has got your back. Greggles is a test safety robot that patrols the store and scans floors for slip hazards.
It’s just a trial, and a simple task for a robot to complete, but the rapid pace of technological advancement in AI, robotics and automation is both a benefit – and a threat – to employment.
Want to skip the checkout? In New Zealand, grocery chain Foodstuffs is testing the use of a smart trolley or smart basket , which recognises products […]
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