Swisslog Middle East GM: Robotics will cause 'next wave of change' in logistics

Swisslog Middle East GM Alain Kaddoum forecast (10-Jul-2019) "the next wave of change" in logistics and warehousing efficiency would emerge from robotics. Mr Kaddoum stated: "AutoStore, for example, uses robots and bins to quickly process small parts orders and provides better use of available space than any other automated system in the market. Each robot is extremely energy efficient, using just 0.1 kW of energy per hour - six robots use the same energy as a toaster". [more - original PR]