- Badger Technologies, a division of Jabil Inc. (JBL, Financial), launches an innovative Digital Teammate platform utilizing next-gen autonomous robots.
- The platform enhances inventory management, food safety, and hazard detection through advanced AI and RFID technology.
- Badger Technologies' autonomous robots have improved inventory accuracy by more than 97% at leading retailers.
Badger Technologies, part of Jabil Inc. (JBL), has announced the introduction of its new Digital Teammate solution platform, which harnesses the capabilities of next-generation multipurpose autonomous robots. This platform is designed to augment business workflows by collaborating with employees to enhance inventory management, on-shelf availability, pricing accuracy, food safety, and hazard mitigation.
The Digital Teammate integrates advanced computer vision, RFID technology, and artificial intelligence to support workforce productivity. By incorporating RFID detection, the platform offers improved inventory accuracy and food safety through proactive obsolescence management, effectively addressing product expiration and reducing food waste.
This technology not only optimizes operational efficiencies but also enriches the shopping experience by providing personalized assistance via integrated customer-facing tablets. A survey from 2024 highlights that 63% of Gen Z and millennial consumers view robots positively, appreciating their effectiveness and novelty in the retail environment.
Badger Technologies has already deployed over 1,000 autonomous robots across various major retail chains in the United States to manage inventory and detect hazards. These robots have significantly improved inventory accuracy, increasing efficiency and directly boosting sales figures at participating retailers.
The Digital Teammate solution is slated for release this summer, further expanding Badger Technologies' role in pioneering retail automation solutions.
