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Robots
Amazon's purchase of iRobot is a step toward more robots in our homes
Aug 5, 2022
During the pandemic, people have become more comfortable with robots. Now Alexa could control a household army of Roombas, one expert says.
With workers scarce, some industries are turning to robots
Jun 2, 2022
The pandemic accelerated automation purchases, according to an industry group, especially in agriculture, construction and fast food.
More and more robots are working alongside us. What does that mean?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 1, 2022
As the cost of human workers has risen, the cost of automation has fallen.
Machine learning calls the shots in some work contexts
Dec 23, 2021
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #87
Robots have started to share the bike lane in Austin to deliver pizza
Jul 9, 2021
Some cyclists aren't happy about the new arrangement, but others say it may put a new focus on bicycle infrastructure.
Pandemic innovation: Supermarkets invest in robot pickers as online ordering takes off
by
Scott Tong
Mar 12, 2021
Grocery titans including Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons are developing high-tech solutions to accommodate shifting demand.
Are businesses automating at a faster rate thanks to COVID-19?
Oct 21, 2020
A forced digitization is taking place, as is a rethinking of how business should get done.
For public good, not for profit.
What will manufacturing look like as companies start to reopen?
May 27, 2020
Even in sectors where demand is high, the coronavirus has slowed production.
What happens when a robot can lay bricks?
by
Bridget Bodnar
and Kai Ryssdal
Jan 23, 2020
The story of how a small band of inventors and engineers built a machine that could lay bricks. It's way harder than it sounds.
Walmart to use more robot technology for store tasks
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 10, 2019
Walmart will further its use of robots to keep labor costs down.