Hive Robots tests humanoid robots for shelf restocking at Danish supermarket
A grocery store outside Copenhagen is hosting a trial in which AI-equipped machines learn to stack products and help staff.
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What happened
Danish startup Hive Robots has partnered with the Føtex supermarket chain to test and train humanoid robots that use artificial intelligence. The robot, built with hardware from China's Unitree, is being trained to pick up and arrange products on shelves at a Føtex store near Copenhagen. Salling Group aims to expand the technology.
Why it matters
The robots are meant to stack shelves and support employees at grocery stores.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 6:02 AM ET: Hive Robots and Føtex announced a partnership to test humanoid robots for stacking shelves and supporting employees.
- Oct 12, 7:03 AM ET: A humanoid robot began a shelf-restocking trial at a Føtex supermarket near Copenhagen.
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