UPS in talks with startup Figure AI to deploy humanoid robots
United Parcel Services Inc. is negotiating with robotics figure Figure Ai Inc. to use humanitarian robots for some tasks in the logistics giant network, according to the people familiar with the question.
The UPS and the figure began discussing the partnership last year and continued to negotiate in recent months, say how the details were private.
The exact functions that the humans of the figures will be able to reconcile for UPS remain uncertain. Starter hinted in contact with Logistics company in February, posting a90-second videosideways X It showed its bright, 5-foot 6-inch robot, standing next to the carrier zone, collecting small parcels and sorts.
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The statement said the UPS said that it would not discuss “special or potential seller’s partners,” adding that “we regularly study and install a wide range of technology.” The descriptor’s representative refused to comment.
In recent years, UPS has increased its automation efforts. The company places a fixed-based Robotic Weapons and AI-based software in high-tech speed facilities. UPS tooPartnered with Dexterity Inc.Beginner Building Industrial Robots capable of “human like” trick.
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