Robot developers are close to a breakthrough that could revolutionize workplaces: developing a machine capable of picking and packing online orders.
The Wall Street Journal reported that companies including Hudson’s Bay Co., and Chinese online retail giant JD.Com have begun testing robotic pickers at their distribution centers, some capable of working 50 percent faster than human workers. The explosive growth of online commerce has placed companies under pressure to pack and ship goods quickly. There has been a surge in hiring in packing departments to meet the demand, however using robots to help fulfill online orders could help cut […]
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