Automation has long been considered an enemy of human labor, or even a replacement. In the warehouse sector today, however, the story looks dramatically different. Rather than replacing people, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are emerging as labor multipliers that can reduce physical strain, improve safety, boost accuracy and create new categories of work, rather than taking away human jobs.
This evolution comes at a time when warehouses already face turnover, rising demand and persistent labor shortages. The technology isn’t eliminating jobs; it’s filling gaps and transforming both the workforce and the real estate within which they operate.
Reducing repetitive and strain-heavy work
Cumulative miles walked across warehouse floors each day has long been a source of both fatigue and inefficiency. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are changing that. Unlike older automated guided vehicles, AMRs adapt to dynamic environments. They shut
