Robotics have been around for a long time, but in the warehouse space they are just beginning to make a noticeable impact.
Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) acquisition of Kiva Systems for $775 million in 2012 really triggered a robotic arms race that is finally accelerating.
“Prior to that, a lot of people were a bit gun-shy about robotics … but that was a proof point on robotics,” said Melonee Wise, vice president of robotics automation for Zebra Technologies.
Wise brings a historical perspective on...
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