# Big-Box Retailer Robots Walmart Plans to Deploy Thousands of Robotic Solutions in Stores By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retailer-robots References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/walmart-will-deploy-thousands-of-robots-in-stores-across-the-us-09572567/) & [news.walmart](https://news.walmart.com/2019/04/09/squadgoals-how-automated-assistants-are-helping-us-work-smarter) Robots are set to start changing the face of retail and beyond in the very near future, which is evident thanks to new announcements from [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wally) regarding retailer robots that will be rolled out imminently. The retail robots consists of thousands of solutions that will work to free up store associates and subsequently put their focus on [customer engagement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-wallaby). The robots will be introduced on a national scale and includes 300 Auto-S shelf scanners, 1,500 Auto-C autonomous floor cleaners, 900 Pickup Towers and 1,200 Fast Unloaders that will work to transform the retail experience. The Walmart retailer robots are positioned to start being integrated with the existing solutions presently within the big-box brand's locations soon with no word yet on exact dates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retail Automation:** The deployment of robotic solutions in retailers like Walmart paves the way for increased automation in the retail industry, streamlining operational processes. - **Customer Engagement:** By leveraging robotic solutions to handle repetitive tasks, store associates can focus more on providing personalized and engaging customer experiences. - **Inventory Management:** The introduction of shelf scanners and fast unloaders presents an opportunity for retailers to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The retail industry is being revolutionized by the implementation of robots, which has the potential to enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and inventory management. - **Robotics:** The deployment of thousands of robotic solutions prompts advancements in robotics technology and opens up opportunities for the development of more sophisticated and versatile robots for various industries. - **Automation Solutions:** The introduction of retail robots by Walmart signals a growing demand for automation solutions, driving innovation and investment in the automation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Retail Management Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inventory-scan.md) - [Shelf-Scanning Robot Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelfoptix.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wally.md) - [Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-technologies.md) - [Future-Focused Big Box Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-store-of-the-future.md) - [Automated Vision Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bot-kiosks.md) - [Shelf-Mounted Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deming.md) - [Asian Retail Automation Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-south-korea.md) - [Two-In-One Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennant-inventory-scan.md)