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Robots Deployed by Waste Firms Amid Staffing Shortages
Waste management companies are increasingly deploying robots to fill labor gaps as they struggle to find sufficient staff. This move aims to address operational challenges in the sector.
4 May, 23:33 — 4 May, 23:43
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
A potential answer to that high-staff turnover was also on the line when I visited. A robot, known as Alpha (Automated Litter Processing Humanoid Assistant), was being trained to pick through the rubbish.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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