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Co-op is dramatically expanding its robot delivery network after the number of customers using them during lockdown more than doubled.

Co-op to quadruple number of stores offering robot delivery as demand surges

June 2, 2020

Co-op is dramatically expanding its robot delivery network after the number of customers using them during lockdown more than doubled. The grocer has partnered with Starship Technologies to offer same-day…

South Korean companies are using automated robots that can disinfect stores and dispense hand sanitizer to customers as the pandemic continues to accelerate the usage of such machines.

This robot will scan your temperature, tell you to put on a mask and disinfect the room

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June 1, 2020

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South Korean companies are using automated robots that can disinfect stores and dispense hand sanitizer to customers as the pandemic continues to accelerate the usage of such machines. SK Telecom,…

Tesco is allowing shoppers to queue inside their cars when it is raining in order for shoppers to maintain social distancing measures.

Tesco introduces automated queuing system using “3D body imaging” to track shopper numbers

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May 28, 2020

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Tesco has introduced a new automated queuing system using “3D body imaging” to track the number of people in store and ensure social distancing is maintained. Tesco is set to…

Amazon is set to purchase self-driving vehicle technology company Zoox marking a major shift into the sector.

Amazon set to purchase autonomous driving startup Zoox

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Amazon Automated driving Driverless Rivian Self-driving Zoox

May 27, 2020

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Amazon is set to purchase self-driving vehicle technology company Zoox marking a major shift into the sector. The ecommerce giant is understood to be in “advanced talks” with Zoox, a…

Aldi is launching a new “automated traffic light system” across its entire UK store estate to limit the number of shoppers allowed instore at any one time.

Aldi introduces “automated traffic light system” nationwide as it prepares for long-term social distancing measures

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Aldi Social Distancing Traffic Light

May 26, 2020

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Aldi is launching a new “automated traffic light system” across its entire UK store estate to limit the number of shoppers allowed instore at any one time. Following a successful…

Gap is accelerating the rollout of automated robots to fulfil online orders in its warehouses in a bid to reduce human contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gap dramatically accelerates robot rollout as COVID-19 encourages automation

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May 22, 2020

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Gap is accelerating the rollout of automated robots to fulfil online orders in its warehouses in a bid to reduce human contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fashion retailer is…

Automated delivery vehicles see major boost during lockdown

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Alphabet Automated Delivery Autotech Ventures Google Starship Technologies Waymo

May 19, 2020

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Automated delivery vehicles have become “a bigger market than moving people” thanks to a spike in demand during the coronavirus crisis. Waymo, an autonomous driving company owned by Google’s parent…

Ocado’s shareholders yesterday revolted against “excessive” pay rises for its executives, including a £54 million bonus for its chief executive.

Ocado opens first fulfilment centre in North America despite struggles at home

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April 28, 2020

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Ocado has opened its first automated fulfilment centre in North America as it continues its overseas expansion but struggles to meet demand in the UK. The online grocer’s new ‘customer…

Central Food Hall, a Thai supermarket, has employed robots which use UV-C lights to kill germs to help sterilise its stores.

Robots are being used to kill coronavirus in stores with UV-C light

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Central Food Hall Robot UV-C

April 2, 2020

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Central Food Hall, a Thai supermarket, has employed robots which use UV-C lights to kill germs to help sterilise its stores. The supermarket is the first to deploy the UV-C…

UPS is developing the next generation of delivery drones as it enters its first commercial partnership with a drone manufacturer.

UPS partners with Wingcopter to develop next generation of delivery drones

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March 25, 2020

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UPS is developing the next generation of delivery drones as it enters its first commercial partnership with a drone manufacturer. The delivery giant’s dedicated drone delivery arm Flight Forward has…

Big Interview: Bossa Nova Robotics managing director Red McKay

02/06/2020 11:05 AM

Automated grocery technology went from luxury to necessity almost overnight during the pandemic, we spoke to Bossa Nova to find out how the industry could change for good.

Since the term “robot” was first coined by Czech author Karel Čapek in 1921, the idea of an autonomous, mechanical entity handling the most laborious roles of the working world…

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Co-op to quadruple number of stores offering robot delivery as demand surges

This robot will scan your temperature, tell you to put on a mask and disinfect the room

Tesco introduces automated queuing system using “3D body imaging” to track shopper numbers

Amazon set to purchase autonomous driving startup Zoox

Gap dramatically accelerates robot rollout as COVID-19 encourages automation

Automated delivery vehicles see major boost during lockdown

Ocado opens first fulfilment centre in North America despite struggles at home

Robots are being used to kill coronavirus in stores with UV-C light

UPS partners with Wingcopter to develop next generation of delivery drones

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