Self-driving forklifts aim to make factories safer – By Joann Muller (Axios) / March 31, 2022
A self-driving forklift may be the next wave of warehouse and factory innovations, saving companies on labor and, ideally, making industrial settings safer for everyone.
Why it matters: Demand for logistics help is soaring, but forklift operators and other skilled workers are in short supply. Robotic vehicles are one way that manufacturers and logistics companies can address labor shortages while running their operations more safely and efficiently.
- Notably: While autonomous vehicles aren’t yet ready for deployment on U.S. roadways, they’re already being employed in factories and other industrial settings.
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