Bookseller Yes24 is trialling an autonomous robot, nicknamed Around, at its secondhand bookstore in Busan.
Its prime job is to collect books that have been read by customers, but it is also helpful for staff members.
Yes 24 collaborated with Naver Labs for a year on developing the robot as well as an “air cart”, an electric trolley to help staff members move books around more safely and easily. It is equipped with anti-collision features.
More Arounds and carts will be rolled out before year’s end after the trial and follow-up software and hardware updates.