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5 Myths of Making Robots Work with People

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Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. In most cases, a WMS follows basic logic and location sequence pick paths in allocating work. But it is not looking at batch and path optimization without robots.

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Four Truths About DC Robots, Jobs, And Warehouse Execution

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At most, robots will slow the growth in hiring in warehouses and distribution centers. Kiva robots didn’t eliminate people from handling products, but they have helped Amazon rapidly grow its distribution network and add tens of thousands of new DC workers.