Robots and the Retail Revolution

In 2020, the online shopping market crossed the two trillion US-dollar threshold. The retail revolution has begun. From a click of a button, most of our much-needed shopping can be at our doorstep within 24-hours, and that’s thanks to robots.  But what actually happens when you click ‘Buy Now’?  Join Fran Scott as she discover how robotics are transforming how we shop and what actually goes on to make sure we get what we want, when we want it. With special thanks to: technology journalist and consumer champion, David McClelland; Marc Segura, Managing Director of Consumer Segments & Service Robotics at ABB; and Veronica Pascual Boé, CEO of ASTI Mobile Robotics.  Part of the ABB Decoded Series, The Robot Podcast is a Fresh Air Production. Follow or subscribe now for free wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today there are nearly three million robots at work in the world, and that number is predicted to increase dramatically – so what does the robotic revolution really mean for us? Join presenter and engineer, Fran Scott, who is on a mission to find out how robots are changing the world around us for the better. From food to healthcare, and education to transport – each episode sees Fran joined by an international panel of experts to explore a different area of our lives, finding out how automation is changing what’s possible and dissecting the opportunities robots are creating. To dive into the dynamic world of robotics, subscribe to The Robot Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, so that you never miss an episode.