How #IoT extends the product life cycle for manufacturers. #InternetOfThings
Once products ship, the manufacturer is unlikely to see the product again, except for a few returns. They have only a general idea of how the product is used, based…
McDonald’s testing fully automated food order and prep systems #IOT #Automation #Robots #Labor
McDonald’s refers to the machine as a Big Mac ATM. The machine does all the work, no human intervention required between your self order, food prep and delivery. Source: This…
Wendy’s to install self order kiosks in 1,000 stores #Robots #IOT #Automation #Wendys
This happens when wage and benefit requirements rise as capital costs (robots/automation) fall rapidly: “Wendy’s plans to install self-ordering kiosks in 1,000 of its stores — about 16 percent of…
Bank of America testing fully automated bank branches – devoid of staff #IOT #Automation
Bank of America is designing bank branches that no longer have onsite staff. Interaction with the bank will be through automated systems and ATMs – with video conferences to remotely…
FedEx seeks to automate much of the package delivery process
FedEx is looking at everything – replacing drivers with autonomous delivery trucks and small robots, integration with Google Echo and Amazon Alexa to request package delivery via voice command, using…
Foxconn to fully automate its factories #automation #robots
Apple’s main manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is planning to eliminate human workers from its Chinese factories in three phases —something already complete at some locations, a manager with Foxconn’s Automation Technology…
Amazon Prime Air makes first package delivery via #Drones
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Automatic Self Driving Uber cars in San Francisco
One step closer to totally a totally driverless service. Source: Self-Driving Ubers Are Now Picking Up Passengers in San Francisco Automated systems are finding applicability even in very complex environments,…
Robotic welders cost $8/hour vs $25/hour for people
Robotics systems are thus becoming an economically viable alternative to human labor in more and more industries. A human welder today earns around $25 per hour (including benefits), while the…
Retailers using automation to reduce labor costs
Source: Retailers looking to save on labor costs turn to automation $15 per hour minimum wage, $4 to 5$ hour in benefits adds up while the costs of automation fall…