Robots

Wendy’s and Pipedream to Pilot Underground Autonomous Robot System
Wendy’s and Pipedream to Pilot Underground Autonomous Robot System
May 17, 2023  |  ResTech

Wendy’s plans to test delivering mobile orders with an underground autonomous robot system. The quick service restaurant (QSR) has partnered with “hyperlogistics company” Pipedream on...

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Uber Expands Robotic Delivery as Aggregators Seek to Lower Cost
Uber Expands Robotic Delivery as Aggregators Seek to Lower Cost
April 20, 2023  |  Delivery

In an effort to drive customer frequency by lowering costs, aggregators are testing robotic delivery. Uber, for its part, announced Thursday (April 20) that it...

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Half of Restaurant Customers Skip Delivery to Avoid Tipping
Half of Restaurant Customers Skip Delivery to Avoid Tipping
April 06, 2023  |  Delivery

PYMNTS research shows tipping might be that one cost too many for restaurant delivery customers. By the Numbers According to data from PYMNTS’ study, “Connected...

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Fulfil Announces $60M Series B as Grocers Expand Delivery Capabilities
Fulfil Announces $60M Series B as Grocers Expand Delivery Capabilities
February 27, 2023  |  Delivery

As grocers look to escape reliance on aggregators, tech providers are offering new automated solutions. Fulfil, a startup that offers robotic micro-fulfillment center (MFC) solutions...

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Flytrex CEO Touts 50% Consumer Retention in Drone Delivery Test
Flytrex CEO Touts 50% Consumer Retention in Drone Delivery Test
February 24, 2023  |  Delivery

As restaurants test the viability of drone delivery, it seems consumers are on board. Flytrex, a drone delivery service that has partnered with major companies...

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Report: 2022 Was a Record Year for Robot Workers
Report: 2022 Was a Record Year for Robot Workers
February 12, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A tight labor market forced companies to embrace robotics at a record rate last year. North American companies ordered a little more than 44,100 robots...

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Saudi Arabia Builds Smart Warehouses to Meet Booming eCommerce Demand
Saudi Arabia Builds Smart Warehouses to Meet Booming eCommerce Demand
February 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

Saudi Arabia’s eCommerce sector is set to benefit from major investments in new smart warehouses. In the city of Jeddah, the Saudi Authority for Industrial...

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EU Retailers Embrace Smart Delivery Robots to Boost Efficiency, Productivity
EU Retailers Embrace Smart Delivery Robots to Boost Efficiency, Productivity
January 25, 2023  |  Retail

Currys is the latest retailer to test the use of customer service robots on the shop floor. The U.K. and Ireland-based electronics retailer recently partnered...

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Grocery Stores Use Robots to Meet Zillennial Demand for Delivery
Grocery Stores Use Robots to Meet Zillennial Demand for Delivery
January 23, 2023  |  Delivery

Retailers are turning to robotics to prepare for the grocery’s digital future. Most recently, French supermarket chain Carrefour, which has more than 13,000 stores across nearly...

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