UPS is testing Autonomous Mobile Robots in warehouses

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UPS tests autonomous robots in warehouses

UPS is testing Locus Robotics robots in several of its warehouses.

UPS also has a drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward, which recently partnered with Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology and drone technology companies to test the use of drones to help deliver medical products amid social distancing. Source: UPS

UPS competitor FedEx last year revealed the FedEx SameDay Bot, to help retailers make same-day deliveries to customers. Source: FedEx

Amazon uses robots at its fulfillment centers to store more inventory and improve efficiency. The drive unit is a robot that transports packages around facilities. Source: Amazon

Locus Robotics has also partnered with DHL Supply Chain for 1,000 LocusBots in 12 DHL sites in North America this year. The LocusBots locate and transport items to workers. Source: Locus Robotics

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