Reasons to Read

We discuss recent developments in the world of robotics for retail.

This report comprises insights across four key areas:

1. An overview of robotics in retail

• The primary benefits of robotics,
• Applications and leading players across warehouse management, retail stores and delivery
• Funding activities in robotics
• The size of the logistics robotics market
• Selected insights from Silicon Valley Robotics on the current state of the robotics market

2. Robotics in warehouse management

• How retailers are expanding their robotics capabilities—Kroger’s partnership with Ocado, and Gap Inc.’s deployment of Kindred systems
• The use of collaborative robots to increase operational efficiency

3. Robotics in retail stores

• Micro-fulfillment centers in grocery—Albertsons’ partnership with Takeoff Technologies
• Stocking shelves—FamilyMart’s partnership with Telexistence

4. New commercial applications of robotics, driven by Covid-19—including health and safety, and security

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