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Japan set to employ robots to fill worker shortage

Japan's biggest convenience store is looking to employ robots. It comes as the country faces a s...

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09.00 12 Sep 2025


Japan set to employ robots to fill worker shortage


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Japan's biggest convenience store is looking to employ robots. It comes as the country faces a serious worker shortage in the country as a result of an ageing and shrinking population. The robots will be able to stack shelves and even clean windows. 

For more on this Pat was joined by Anthony Cuthbertson is deputy Tech Editor and Correspondent at the independent.


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