DHL Innovation Logistics Trend Radar

Robotics and Automation

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Robots have fascinated the human imagination for centuries, and while we don’t quite mingle with them on the streets or chat to them as they help out around the house - yet - they are very much a part of our lives, working to up the efficiency of facilities producing everything from toys to ships.

In this episode, we delve deeper into the world of robotics and automation to find out just how they fit into logistics, how they’re evolving, the role they’ve played during the Covid pandemic, and what we can expect from them in the future.
11 Nov 2021 English Germany Technology · Business

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