Shopify is acquiring robotics start-up company 6 River Systems for $450 million making it the first platform firm of its kind to add robotics capability to its new fulfillment services worldwide. “Co-bots” will work in collaboration with warehouse associates to intelligently eliminate long walks and simplify tasks including inventory picking, replenishing, sorting and packing. This news comes after Shopify competitor eBay announced launching a fulfillment service for its marketplace sellers some time next year.
Robotics Startup Acquired by Shopify
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