The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry

Geek+, a Chinese robotics company, manufactures autonomous mobile robots that are transforming UK retail warehouses by increasing efficiency and reducing labor needs. Major UK retailers like Tesco and Asda have adopted these robots, with over 2,000 deployed across 10 sites by partner MotionTech. The UK's low robotics adoption contrasts with its large e-commerce sector, highlighting growth potential for automation to address labor shortages and productivity challenges.