Adorable Kangaroo-Resembling Robots May Soon Be Restocking Shelves In Japanese Retail Stores

Ariel Kim
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:48:10 -0700

Faced with a declining population and shrinking workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the androids have been deployed to perform a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care and companionship for the elderly. The latest addition to the Japanese "workforce" may be Model-T. This seven-foot-tall robot is currently undergoing trials restocking sandwiches, drinks, and ready meals on shelves at select locations of local convenience store chains Lawson and FamilyMart.