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Retail Robotics

Robot assistants in retail spaces enhance productivity

Trend - The incorporation of human-like robots into retail spaces has enhanced efficiency and workflow. In addition to enhancing productivity, these assistive robots are able to create experiential purchase journeys for customers.

Insight - Many contemporary consumers demand that their retail experience is supported with accessible customer service for added convenience—especially when it comes to shopping trips that are perceived more as a necessity than as an entertaining way of passing the time. In such environments, consumers feel less prone to stress out as they have access and trust to omnipresent support, with significant capabilities to answer their questions and streamline their experience.
Workshop Question - At what point in the purchase journey could your customers make use of a robot assistant?
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Robotics - Retail robots are increasingly being designed to work alongside human employees, collaborating and automating tedious parts of the job.
2. Interactive Robotics - Retail robots are integrating facial recognition technology and providing real-time information to create an authentic connection with shoppers.
3. Automated Warehousing - Robotic systems are allowing retail brands to reduce human involvement and increase efficiency in warehouse settings.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Automation - Robotics and AI are transforming retail by streamlining the supply chain, creating personalized shopping experiences and offering cashierless stores.
2. Warehouse Logistics - Robotic automation in warehouses is increasing efficiency and improving safety while reducing costs and reliance on human labor.
3. 5G Technology - The integration of 5G technology in retail robotics is improving in-store operations, data collection, and customer service.
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5G Retail Robots
5G Retail Robots
Badger Technologies is Accelerating Automation with Its Robot for Retail
Badger Technologies is working with AT&T to share solutions for enhanced in-store operations and improved customer service through automated 5G-enabled robots for retail. The autonomous robots... MORE
Cashierless Robotic Stores
Cashierless Robotic Stores
The Habitat Concept Store Combines Shopping With Autonomous Robots
Amazon may have been the first to introduce a cashierless store to the masses but Honestbee’s new Habitat concept store takes the cashierless concept even further. Located in a 60,000-square-... MORE
play_circle_filledShelf-Scanning Retail Robots
Shelf-Scanning Retail Robots
The Bossa Nova Robot Autonomously Keeps Tabs on Inventory
At the recent National Retail Federation’s BIG Show, the Bossa Nova robot could be found at Intel’s trade show booth, showing off a simplified way for retail stores to track inventory... MORE
play_circle_filledInteractive Retail Robots
Interactive Retail Robots
The 'PadBot P3' Greets Customers and Provides Specialized Offers
The ‘PadBot P3’ robot is an interactive piece of equipment for retail environments that will provide business owners with the ability to greet customers in an automated manner rather... MORE
play_circle_filledAssistive Retail Robots
Assistive Retail Robots
The Armar-6 Robot Provides Labour Assistance to Warehouse Workers
The Armar-6 is an automated retail robot that is designed to lend a much-needed helping hand to repair and maintenance personnel working in the high-tech warehouses of UK-based online market Ocado.... MORE
play_circle_filledFully Robotic Warehouses
Fully Robotic Warehouses
Uniqlo's Robotic Warehouse is a Future Template for the Clothing Company
Robots are becoming more commonplace in warehouse settings but Uniqlo recently released a video showing off its humanless warehouse. The robotic systems used by Uniqlo are on full display in this... MORE

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