From warehouse robots to virtual greeters and self-checkouts, stores are embracing new technology for efficiency and sales gains
One small step for man, a giant leap for robot-kind.
When I was a kid the idea of robots replacing manpower (jobs) was raised as a coming attraction. Lest I date myself, the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair showcased beguiling futuristic lifestyle and business conveniences in pavilions, featuring various mechanized fancies including TV phones.