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Robots as a Service? Another Subscription Model

Robots as a Service? Another Subscription Model

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"They basically look like a Roomba with a scissor lift and a suction cup."

Two L.A. tech startups offer robots that help with warehouse labor for a subscription fee. They say their goal isn't to replace human workers, but to usher in a new work environment — one where robots are doing the heavy lifting.

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As a swell in ecommerce fuels demand at warehouse distribution centers, Rufus Labs and inVia Robotics are one of a growing number of companies selling robotic subscription services in a tight labor market.

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