TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will introduce remote-controlled robots to stock shelves in its stores, Nikkei has learned.
Convenience chain aims to raise productivity and cut costs as labor crunch bites

Telexistence's robots are remote-controlled. (Photo courtesy of the company)
TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will introduce remote-controlled robots to stock shelves in its stores, Nikkei has learned.