A blue four-legged robot stands in a warehouse; Copyright: Otto Group

Warehouse robotics: transforming retail logistics

10/10/2024

Artificial intelligence and robotics can increasingly be found in the warehouse of a large retailer. Automated systems are optimising logistics processes and helping retailers to combat labour shortages.

A robotic arm moving pretzels from a tray to the display; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf/A. Wiese

Pioneering technologies in food service

21/08/2024

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, the Internet of Things and robotics have the potential to fundamentally change both processes and the customer journey in the catering industry.

A robot prepares salad; Copyright: Esselunga

Food service robot in the EsselungaLab: a testing centre for new technologies

09/07/2024

The Esselunga retail chain is trialling new technologies in its innovation supermarket in Milan. This includes a robot that prepares salads. We spoke to Alexandre Rochat, Head of the Innovation Department, about the Cobot Alfred.

A big orange robotic arm carrying a container in a huge warehouse; Copyright: Walmart

Walmart Canada’s supply chain gets a high-tech makeover

02/04/2024

Walmart Canada is making investments in the modernization of its distribution centres: the goal is to transform the supply chain with robotics and automation.

Various fast foods on a table with deep fryers and a robotic arm in the background; Copyright: Miso Robotics

World's first fully autonomous AI-powered restaurant opening

14/12/2023

Cali Group and Miso Robotics announced that they are soon opening CaliExpress by Flippy™, the world's first fully autonomous restaurant.

A blue and yellow IKEA drone with four propellers; Copyright: Ingka Group

IKEA Retail uses drones for stock inventory

20/11/2023

Two years ago, Ingka Group and the Supply Chain Development Team at Inter IKEA Group, together with Verity, a provider of indoor drone systems, started developing a fully autonomous drone solution to track inventory and improve the wellbeing of its co-workers.

A robot hand on which a burger is placed; Copyright: Business Wire

SavorEat debuts first plant-based Robot Chef

02/10/2023

SavorEat, the food tech company bringing customization and sustainability (using AI and 3D printing technologies) to food service, partners with Sodexo to bring SavorEat’s Robot Chef into the U.S. market.

A self-driving robot (example image for a CaPow robot); Copyright: JulieStar / Envato Elements

Perpetual power delivery solution for mobile robots

15/09/2023

In an expansion outside of Europe, the first-ever perpetual power delivery platform revolutionizes warehousing operations by supplying a non-stop power flow to robotic solutions while in motion, enabling 100% operational uptime

A self-driving robot on a the sidewalk in front of a lawn; Copyright: Bill Nino/Unsplash

Supply chain adoption of mobile robots will far outpace drones

24/08/2023

Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner, Inc.

A drone carries a package through the air against a blue sky; Copyright: Auterion

Drone delivery: When a parcel gets its wings

02/05/2023

So-called digital twins are designed to enable decision-makers and employees in companies to run through scenarios and thus make better decisions.

A woman stands at an e-pump and pays with a card; Copyright: ccv

This robot sells chocolates

22/02/2023

Exterior view of the TYPY store; copyright: CAMPO GmbH

Customer experience: Make it speedy, safe, and simple please!

03/12/2020

Instead of extensive, personal consultation and on-site customer service, the new store concept of the TYPY store in Düsseldorf relies on technologies that make shopping quick and easy.