Walmart to add hundreds more autonomous robots to its stores
Walmart is set to dramatically ramp up the number of autonomous robots in its stores as it expands its partnership with Bossa Nova Robotics.
Bossa Nova’s shelf-scanning robots stand six…
Amazon set to spend $1.5bn this holiday season as it eyes 30 min delivery times
Amazon has warned investors it will spend an extra $1.5 billion across the upcoming holiday season as it looks to capture more Prime memberships by offering a super swift delivery…
Whole Foods introduces fully automated robotic barista
Whole Foods Market is set to install a new fully automated robotic barista, allowing users to completely customise and receive their coffee within minutes.
Briggo will install its robotic barista…
Amazon Scout delivery robots rolled out in California
Amazon’s Scout delivery robots are set to begin carrying out autonomous deliveries in Irvine, Southern California, marking its first deployment outside of Seattle. Its autonomous delivery drone, which is plastered…
Postmates’ autonomous delivery robots get new state-of-the-art navigation sensors
US delivery startup Postmates has unveiled its new automated delivery robot which will use laser lidar sensors from Ouster to navigate the world. Postmates, which unveiled the first generation of…
Walmart Chile will resume talks with workers after widespread strikes over robot push
Walmart Chile on Monday said it would resume talks with a union of 17,000 workers who walked off their jobs last week in protest over the retailer’s push to automate…
Ford looks to solve “last 50ft” delivery issue with two-legged robots
Ford’s fleet of autonomous vehicles will soon be able to deliver all manner of items to customers waiting in their homes or workplaces, but it’s the final curb-to-door journey that…
Amazon acquires robotics startup firm Canvas Technology
Amazon has acquired robotic start-up company Canvas Technology as it seeks to further expand its autonomous capabilities and introduce yet more robots to its supply chain. According to TechCrunch, the…