American Eagle Outfitters deploys more Kindred AI DC robots

American Eagle Outfitters is installing 26 autonomous picking bots from Kindred AI in its US distribution centres. 

The retailer has been using the artificial intelligence-powered robots at facilities in Hazleton, Pa., and Ottawa, Kan., since 2018 and is adding more to meet safety distancing standards and a rise in e-commerce sales during the coronavirus outbreak.

“We are committed to building a supply chain of the future, ensuring we are meeting our American Eagle and Aerie customers however and whenever they choose to shop, and getting merchandise into their hands as quickly as possible,” says Shekar Natarajan, Senior VP, Global Inventory and Supply Chain Logistics at AEO. 

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Kindred because artificial intelligence, human-in-the-loop methodology and on-demand robotics as a service are the way of the future.”

“Kindred robots in AEO’s distribution centres have helped to reduce operational costs, increased associate safety, and expedited throughput to better serve our customers.”

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