1. Japan's largest convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, has started a trial using robots to address labor shortages and improve efficiency.
2. The robot is being used for restocking drink and alcohol shelves, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze sales data.
3. Other models of robots are employed for cleaning floors and windows, and a virtual store clerk at the self-checkout area provides remote assistance to customers. 7-Eleven aims to reduce daily in-store tasks by up to 30% with this automation and plans future widespread implementation.
2. The robot is being used for restocking drink and alcohol shelves, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze sales data.
3. Other models of robots are employed for cleaning floors and windows, and a virtual store clerk at the self-checkout area provides remote assistance to customers. 7-Eleven aims to reduce daily in-store tasks by up to 30% with this automation and plans future widespread implementation.
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Summary
7-Eleven Japan introduces robots for restocking, cleaning, and virtual customer assistance to combat labor shortages. AI-powered sales data analysis aids in efficiency improvement. Plans include reducing daily tasks by up to 30% and future wide-scale implementation.