IKEA Says AI-Powered Warehouse Drones Will Improve the Retail Shopping Experience

PYMNTS.com August 19, 2024

Forget Allen wrenches and wordless instructions. IKEA’s latest innovation comes with propellers and algorithms.

The Swedish furniture giant is taking to the skies — or at least to the ceiling — with a fleet of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drones. Their mission is to conquer the chaos of inventory management in IKEA’s cavernous warehouses.

After a year of testing at its Winterslag, Belgium distribution center, IKEA is set to deploy these high-tech helpers to more locations over the next year. This move could redefine how retailers manage their stock and possibly how consumers shop.

“Drones equipped with RFID and barcode scanners are significantly improving inventory accuracy and reducing the time needed for stock checks,” Robert Khachatryan, founder and CEO of Freight...

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