TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will take on robots to restock refrigerated beverage shelves, Nikkei has learned, helping to cut a branch's workload by about 20%.
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FamilyMart's restocking robot takes a drink from the inventory shelves on the left and replenishes a retail case on the right. (Photo courtesy of FamilyMart)
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