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WesTrac's Tomago store, where the robots roam

ROBOTS are roaming WesTrac's Tomago parts distribution warehouse in New South Wales. The Caterpillar dealer has installed the Autostore system, which uses robots with memory technology powered by artificial intelligence to pick up orders there.

WesTrac warehouse operations manager Natalia Trewin with Pickachu

WesTrac warehouse operations manager Natalia Trewin with Pickachu

Autostore warehouse operations manager Natalia Trewin said by using robots to pick up orders people were kept out of harm's way. She said with the warehouse operating 24-7 and the tight labour market,...

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