# Retail Robotics Robot assistants in retail spaces enhance productivity. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 4, 2018 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/retail-robotics ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Retail Robotics trend? **Retail Robotics:** 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. ## The consumer insight behind the Retail Robotics trend 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 16, 2018 to Jul 31, 2019 - Published: Dec 4, 2018 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Retail Robotics trend ### Collaborative Robotics Retail robots are increasingly being designed to work alongside human employees, collaborating and automating tedious parts of the job. ### Interactive Robotics Retail robots are integrating facial recognition technology and providing real-time information to create an authentic connection with shoppers. ### Automated Warehousing Robotic systems are allowing retail brands to reduce human involvement and increase efficiency in warehouse settings. ## What the Retail Robotics trend means for industry ### For Retail Automation Robotics and AI are transforming retail by streamlining the supply chain, creating personalized shopping experiences and offering cashierless stores. ### For Warehouse Logistics Robotic automation in warehouses is increasing efficiency and improving safety while reducing costs and reliance on human labor. ### For 5G Technology The integration of 5G technology in retail robotics is improving in-store operations, data collection, and customer service. ## Workshop question At what point in the purchase journey could your customers make use of a robot assistant? ## Trend signals for Retail Robotics Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 41%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 41% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Retail Robotics trend 6 featured examples from Jan 16, 2018 to Jul 31, 2019. - [5G Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-for-retail): Badger Technologies is Accelerating Automation with Its Robot for Retail (Category: Tech) Implication: The retail industry is experiencing a disruption with the introduction of autonomous retail robots with 5G wireless networking capabilities, driving efficiency and improving custo… - [Cashierless Robotic Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-concept-store): The Habitat Concept Store Combines Shopping With Autonomous Robots (Category: Tech) Implication: Retailers can explore the implementation of cashierless stores and robotic staff to enhance the shopping experience and improve efficiency. - [Shelf-Scanning Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bossa-nova-robot): The Bossa Nova Robot Autonomously Keeps Tabs on Inventory (Category: Tech) Implication: The retail industry can explore the adoption of autonomous retail robots like the Bossa Nova robot to enhance inventory management and streamline operations. - [Interactive Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padbot-p3): The 'PadBot P3' Greets Customers and Provides Specialized Offers (Category: Tech) Implication: Retail businesses can use interactive robots to engage with their customers and improve the shopping experience while gathering data. - [Assistive Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-robot): The Armar-6 Robot Provides Labour Assistance to Warehouse Workers (Category: Tech) Implication: The retail industry can benefit from the use of automated robots like the Armar-6 to enhance warehouse operations and increase productivity. - [Fully Robotic Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-warehouse): Uniqlo's Robotic Warehouse is a Future Template for the Clothing Company (Category: Tech) Implication: Logistics industry can capitalize on the use of robotic technology and automation for warehouses and supply chain management. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)