Archived Target testing Instocks robot

[OhYouDidntKnow]

"Simbe Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup, built the robot called Tally that it says can roll autonomously around the store while scanning products to determine if they have been misplaced, mispriced, or are low in stock."

Target Is Testing Out Robots To Track Store Inventory

 

[NitroKing2110]

If this is rolled out nationwide, my BRTL will be pissed that he can't use the in stocks robot to push the truck anymore.

 

[BoxCutter]

Are they RFIDing every item? I doubt that the unit would be able to detect the case of HD detergent pushed to the wrong location behind the regular detergent without them. This robot would encounter so many "anomalies" in my store it would short-circuit itself in a couple of days. Now, if they could replace most of our Flow Team with robots ....

 

[Flabbergasted]

Yay!! Think of all the (low) wages Target won't have to pay once all those jobs get cut! That money will go straight to Brian's coffers. And you know what means?

ANOTHER YACHT!!!

Yay!!

 

[Bosch]

Good luck with that is all I can say.

 

[Life201]

Target's credit cards were hacked.

Target's PA system was hacked.

Just wait until their robots are hacked & start running around the store causing havoc in front of guests.

 

[redeye58]

 

[semantics]

Can it also knock over a shelf of product and keep on rolling because i'm waiting for that hilarity.

 

[NitroKing2110]

Can it also knock over a shelf of product and keep on rolling because i'm waiting for that hilarity.

What do you think the bowling pi-er, sidecaps are for?

 

[Flabbergasted]

I'm waiting for the robot to make a mistake like that (knocking over a shelf) and then TMs get blamed for it.

 

[invictustaylor]

now they need a lgbt robot policy

 

[NitroKing2110]

In all seriousness, there are some concerns I have. Will there be human staffing to make sure the robot's counts are accurate? How will it alter stores' operational focus on zones? Lastly, will it be able to summon assistance if it gets stuck or more likely tipped over by a bunch of kids in some corner where it won't be noticed, so that it doesn't sit collecting dust for hours?

 

[BoxCutter]

I am sure they will make sure that these robots use state-of-the art technology and put them through the same rigorous testing that our current myDevices did before they rolled them out chain wide.

So, what we will see is a Roomba 595 vacuum with a VHF rabbit-ear antenna bolted to it, with a 100' extension cord attached because the battery runs out after 20 minutes.

 

[BoxCutter]

Or, @NitroKing2110, maybe they will just repurpose some Daleks. What could go wrong there?

 

[Rarejem]

I am sure they will make sure that these robots use state-of-the art technology and put them through the same rigorous testing that our current myDevices did before they rolled them out chain wide

Better yet, the same rigourous training that they give tms before setting them loose.

 

[balthrop]

and here I am just wanting a myDevice that can last even half a shift without either the iPod's battery going dead or the scanning sled's battery going dead. so yeah Target spend the $$ on tech that will not work in any form. and they how are those new fangled RFID wands working out? or the numerous failed tests that should never have been given the green light?

 

[redeye58]

Or, @NitroKing2110, maybe they will just repurpose some Daleks. What could go wrong there?

Heard HR was experimenting with using Daleks for disciplinary action (ie: coaching, finals, etc).
Can imagine when TMs are let go: "TERMINATE!"

 

[Bosch]

In all seriousness, there are some concerns I have. Will there be human staffing to make sure the robot's counts are accurate? How will it alter stores' operational focus on zones? Lastly, will it be able to summon assistance if it gets stuck or more likely tipped over by a bunch of kids in some corner where it won't be noticed, so that it doesn't sit collecting dust for hours?

Of course not cause they cut the in stocks team that at least my store uses for morning sales floor coverage.

 

[Noiinteam]

When Target finds a robot that can do my job as well or better than I do, I will retire!

 

[jenna]

Better yet, the same rigourous training that they give tms before setting them loose.

and the same planning before they decided to open 133 stores in Canada.

 

[commiecorvus]

now they need a lgbt robot policy

Kind of a one track mind you have there my friend.
Is there something you want to tell us?
Something you want to get off your chest?
Someplace you want to get out of?

 

[mrknownothing]

Or, @NitroKing2110, maybe they will just repurpose some Daleks. What could go wrong there?

Or Autons. Most stores already have them in the form of mannequins.

 

[commiecorvus]

Or Autons. Most stores already have them in the form of mannequins.

I was thinking Cybermen but I didn't want to give Spot any bright ideas.

 

[BoxCutter]

Or, @NitroKing2110, maybe they will just repurpose some Daleks. What could go wrong there?

Heard HR was experimenting with using Daleks for disciplinary action (ie: coaching, finals, etc).
Can imagine when TMs are let go: "TERMINATE!"

Or Autons. Most stores already have them in the form of mannequins.

I was thinking Cybermen but I didn't want to give Spot any bright ideas.

I'm thinking we need to start a Doctor Who thread just for the hell of it.

 

[commiecorvus]

I'm thinking we need to start a Doctor Who thread just for the hell of it.

The Dr. Who Thread (No Whobavores allowed)