A robot is just a collection of metal, plastic and rubber. What matters are the tasks and applications that it’s given — and how it works alongside humans, says Guy Courtin, global alliances with 6 River Systems.
SCB: What’s the status of automation in the area of fulfillment right now?
Courtin: We’ve seen it in manufacturing. But when it comes to fulfillment, we’re really on the cusp of a major growth spurt for automation. If you look at everything that’s happening within the four walls of the warehouse, as well as in things like last-mile delivery and driverless […]
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