Smarter Delivery Hinges on Smarter Robots

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As customers expect to get packages faster, companies are turning to robots that can learn on their own

Companies and researchers world-wide are racing to develop artificial-intelligence systems that can enable warehouse robots to handle new and varied objects—telling the difference between a cardboard box and a small circuit board for instance—without the need for extensive additional training or human help.

Such capabilities would make machines more reliable in fulfillment centers, critical components of the e-commerce supply chain which at times is strained by a lack of a steady workforce and growing demands for speedier...

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