Mitsubishi Heavy rolls out driverless forklifts in automation race

Japan aerospace company seeks new growth in shift to unmanned industry

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on Thursday started selling driverless forklifts for warehouse operators. (Photo by Mitsuru Obe)

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent

YOKOHAMA -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on Thursday started selling driverless forklifts for warehouse operators grappling with rising e-commerce demand coupled with chronic labor shortages, a move by the Japanese machinery maker to shift from manufacturing into services.

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