Robotic arms make debut at FedEx hub
FedEx teamed up with Yaskawa America and Plus One on industrial robotic arms that help input packages into the Memphis hub’s small-package sort system. (Photo submitted by FedEx)
Four industrial robotic arms have been installed to load letter envelopes and small boxes onto conveyors at the FedEx Express world hub small package sorting system in Memphis.
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Wayne Risher
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