Regional chain Tegut forced to close automated shops to comply with centuries-old ban
AI training for manufacturing workers could minimise job losses
German carmaker looks to droids as it struggles to recruit reliable workers
Figure AI aims to transform labour market as it raises total $675mn in a funding round that also includes Jeff Bezos
Franziska Bossart, head of ecommerce giant’s $1bn innovation fund, vows to increase deals aimed at automating retail network
EU’s tight labour market combined with tech advances mean demand for robot workers is increasing
Policymakers must act to ameliorate the impact of automation on incomes
Farmers, retailers and builders rethink business models as world’s fastest-ageing society runs out of workers
Korean tech company ready to export IT systems that direct automated workforce through the 5G cloud
Online supermarket will double the number of robots with arms at Luton warehouse
Advances in automation and AI provide an opportunity to compete globally
Most androids focus on repetitive tasks, augmenting human labour, say executives
Imported machines designed to serve diners in restaurants outnumber homemade rivals
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Humans used to be much cheaper and far more dexterous. Those advantages are eroding fast
Legal assistants and office administrators, prepare for displacement
As labour supply problems persist, automation sales are hotting up
ChatGPT and similar software could prove transformative but we should temper our optimism
SoftBank-backed warehouse robotics group cuts initial cost for customers
Devices that were developed for spinal injuries have industrial applications
Tim Steiner wants to be ‘Tesla’ of ecommerce by introducing platform to more companies
Sparrow can pick up and sort millions of individual unpackaged products in tasks previously done by employees
Societies need all the imagination of science fiction writers to use proven functional skills rather than replicate our own
Chief executive says ‘Optimus’ should soon be able to walk and one day will carry out a range of jobs
Futuristic robots are not what investors in the electric car maker care about
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