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Briefing
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- RT400 Autonomous Tuggers – Robots built by Vecna Technologies, acquired by FedEx to assist workers in 630,000 square foot shipping hub in North Carolina
- Self-Driving Capabilities – RT400 loads pallets and can safely maneuver around hub using laser-based sensors, cameras and other navigation tools, allowing driving workers to focus on other tasks
- Initial Testings – First robots, Lucky, Dusty and Ned, which used three-dimensional digital map to move around, gave way to develop Jefe and El Guapo, which came with additional features, including honks, warning lights and self-driving capabilities
- Robotic Labor Expansion – FedEx aims to expand and replace current North Carolina factory fleet with autonomous tuggers, but emphasizes that robots will not replace current workers
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