JD.com to Deploy 3 Million Robots in Logistics Automation Push

JD.com, a major player in China's e-commerce scene, is stepping up its robotics game with a bold plan to automate logistics nationwide. At a recent event in Beijing, JD Logistics unveiled its Wolf Robot series. They aim to add 3 million robots, 1 million unmanned vehicles, and 100,000 delivery drones to their operations within five years to create a fully automated supply chain, as shared by Cao Peng, the chairman of the tech committee. The Wolf Robots are designed to handle repetitive tasks in challenging environments with minimal human help, according to Liu Lige, head of embodied intelligence robots. To address job security concerns, founder Liu Qiangdong announced the 'Nirvana Plan' to retrain workers for technical roles as automation expands.