Shipping firm FedEx is using five robotic “tuggers” to move unwieldy items around a distribution centre in North Carolina. The human role could change over time, though, as warehouse robots get better. The robots are being used by the US Postal Service (USPS) as part of its effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency. While the vehicles are expected to eventually replace 25 drivers, FedEx has said this will not equate to jobs being lost; manual dexterity is necessary for much of the work, and the company adds 100 new roles at the facility every year.
Shipping firm FedEx is using five robotic “tuggers” to move unwieldy items around a distribution centre in North Carolina. The robots are being used by the US Postal Service (USPS) as part of its effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency. While the vehicles are expected to eventually replace 25 drivers, FedEx has said this will not equate to jobs being lost; manual dexterity is necessary for much of the work, and the company adds 100 new roles at the facility every year.