UNICEL PARCEL Service Inc. Conversations with Robotics Startup Figure Ai Inc. To use human robots for some tasks in the logistics giant network, according to people familiar with the matter.
The people who have requested a partnership last year and have continued to talk in recent months.
The exact functions that humanity will deal with the shape is still unclear. The startup company hinted to a link with a logistical company in February, and published90 seconds videoOn X, which has shown an elegant 5 -foot and 6 -inch robot stands beside the transport belt, choosing and sorting small parcels.
There are an increasing number of startups and major technology companies that act on recent developments in artificial intelligence technology to develop robots that look more like people. The shape appeared as one of the most prominent startups in this group. The company conducted talks with investors to raise $ 1.5 billion, rating of 39.5 billion dollars, BloombergI mentionedIn February. Recently, some wondered whether the number was indifferent to the extent of his work with the BMW AG agent.
In a statement, UPS said it would not discuss “specific or potential sellers partners,” adding that we “explore and publish a wide range of technologies regularly, including robots.” The representative of the number refused to comment.
In recent years, UPS has increased automation efforts. The company publishes the fixed automatic weapons and programs that AI move in high -tech speed facilities. UPS alsoParticipated with Dexterity Inc.An emerging company to build industrial robots capable of “human -like” ingenuity.
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