AT&T and Badger Technologies Bringing 5G-Enabled Autonomous Robots to Retail
Summary
DALLAS & NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AT&T and Badger Technologies™, a product division of Jabil, are working together to accelerate retail automation using autonomous robots with 5G wireless networking capabilities. The goal is to demonstrate how 5G using millimeter wave spectrum and edge computing could provide Badger Technologies and retailers with the lower latency and high throughput required to process and share vast amounts of data while running concurrently with other in-store network applications. “5G is an important next step to helping ensure shared visibility across critical inventory, POS and operational systems,” said Tim Rowland, CEO of Badger Technologies. “These technologies will eventually equip robots with both the compute power and lower latency needed to increase revenue, improve the in-store experience, and elevate employees to better assist customers. Badger Technologies’ retail automation solutions feature autonomous robots that capture and share valuable data designed to improve store operations and financial performance.