Amazon is reportedly building a team to design and build humanoid robots for use in warehouses, homes, hospitals, and other environments. The team is set to increase in size in the coming weeks and will be testing different designs, including robots that leverage wheels and others that are bipedal. The robots will potentially incorporate Alexa technology. This move is expected to lower the valuation of other robot manufacturers.
In other news, DPD is partnering with YEEP! to expand its network of 8,000 parcel lockers across the UK over the next five years. This initiative will complement DPD’s existing Pickup parcel stores and lockers, providing consumers with more convenient options for picking up and dropping off parcels. DPD’s parent company, Geopost, also partners with kernTerminal to offer access to a pan-European out-of-home network across 28 countries.
Flagship, a digital visual merchandising platform, has announced its expansion into the US market with partnerships with performance apparel brand, Mejuri, and Mad Happy. The company recently closed a $3.75 million seed funding round and aims to bring data-driven decision-making to store optimization.
Currys, an omnichannel tech and electrical retailer, is investing in new store technologies and safety programs, including colleague headsets from VoCoVo and crime reporting software from Auror. These investments aim to enhance the in-store experience for both colleagues and customers, improve safety measures, and reduce losses from crime.
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