One of the world’s largest retail chains, Walmart, which has more than 4,600 stores in the US, is testing autonomous, robotic floor scrubbers in several of its stores, according to QZ.com.
The original, conventional vehicle – usually driven by a human – was built by International Cleaning Equipment, but it has been roboticised by Brain Corporation, which specialises in autonomous vehicles for floor care.
Quartz says Walmart is evaluating the robot in five of its stores, with a view to introducing into more of its stores. [Read more…] about Walmart testing autonomous floor scrubber developed by Brain Corporation