Covid hastens the rise of the robots
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Covid hastens the rise of the robots
A rapid rise in online shopping means robotic warehouses are in hot demand, while technological advances have made machines more capable
16 August 2021 • 11:00am
Last year, as the pandemic turbocharged demand for online shopping, Amazon hired 500,000 people. Ocado, meanwhile, brought in the robots. The internet grocer made a series of investments in automated warehouses and robotics companies to deal with an unexpected spike in home orders, as well as a lucrative tie-up with Marks & Spencer....
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