Los Angeles is the car capital of the United States. It’s famous for its curtains of smog, and for stealing a bunch of water once. It's also helping lead the fight against climate change. wired.trib.al/ayj0XG4

How machine learning is helping predict earthquake damage f-st.co/2RxqNnn

Via a new WEF report - AI and robotics will create almost 60 million more jobs than they destroy by 2022, via CNBC cnb.cx/2QBV2Jh

The #Amazon effect is leading B&M retailers to offer a combined, #ecommerce friendly experience - technology is easing the transitioned for employees and customers. buff.ly/2QI6aoc

A plan to advance AI by exploring the minds of children rb1.shop/2phWbJC

Microsoft launches $40 million AI for Humanitarian Action initiative ift.tt/2IaZ085

#Flexible leasing options + autonomous robots-as-a-service models are making it easier than ever for growing companies to implement #warehouserobotics, via Logistics Viewpoints bit.ly/2DnYxk5

#SupplyChain and #logistics specialist positions are safe in the age of #automation, according to World Economic Forum and Supply Chain Dive buff.ly/2QFW9aX

#Ecommerce brands are using micro #warehouses, distribution centers and #3PLs - distributed distribution. Utilizing smaller, more widespread locations close to population centers, companies can fulfill + ship orders same or next-day to stay competitive buff.ly/2Ocun7q

"Organizations augmented by #automation technologies are 33% more likely to be 'human-friendly' #workplaces, in which employees are 31% more productive." Study via Augmented Human Enterprise buff.ly/2xo8JUj

For those of you who struggle to assemble items like #IKEA furniture, #robots are now here to help! In 8 minutes, in fact. Via The Robot Report buff.ly/2O8kwiV

Putting A.I. Smarts Into 3D Printers Will Let the Navy Build Any Part, Anywhere—Even Outer Space popm.ch/kYNbQzN #Lockheed #Navy #AI

NVIDIA introduced new developer platforms to power the next generation #robotics and #autonomousvehicles: ow.ly/Wp0C30m0Ok5

Less time spent waiting in line? Always a good thing. HSBC is using #robots and #AI to greet customers, support employees and help with quick tasks. Via The Wall Street Journal on.wsj.com/2zLEgkB

A great, honest overview of the current state of #robots like #spotmini. Plus, some exciting potential uses in the future via Cade Metz The New York Times buff.ly/2ycktJ9

#Unemployment rates keep dropping, now the lowest since 1969. Our #robots help our customers keep fulfilling orders even when labor is hard to find... and keep.

The same-day #delivery battle in #ecommerce continues - new to the ring: Home Depot. Outsourcing, 3PL partners, automation... what's your strategy? buff.ly/2NS6DGE

A Long Goodbye to Baxter, a Gentle Giant Among #Robots ow.ly/GFIM30m9ffX via WIRED Matt Simon

#Robots and humans are working together across industries - now including ag - to increase #efficiency. engt.co/2Qs4Fcx At inVia Robotics, we're optimizing w/ goods-to-person in the warehouse inviarobotics.com/blog/three-rea…

DHL talks the looming #laborshortage. With only 1 qualified #supplychain worker for every 6 openings, inVia Robotics we're seeing many companies looking to #automation for support. cnb.cx/2QBvFX8