The drones will do inventory while using artificial intelligence to avoid collisions.
Ikea plans to introduce autonomous AI-enabled drones in its Perryville, Maryland, distribution center, according to a press release Friday. And while the Swedish company has been experimenting with drones globally since 2021, this is the first time those UAVs are going to be working alongside Ikea workers in the U.S. to do inventory checks and reduce the physical strain on human workers.
While Ikea is expanding its use of drones behind the scenes, other companies are scaling back the use of drones that interact directly with consumers. Walmart, for instance, announced Friday it was scaling back its use of drones dramatically, closing 18 delivery hubs in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Tampa. Package delivery by drone will continue in
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