Ocado, the world's largest online-only grocery retailer, relies on robots to deliver fresh food to hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. Its warehouses are designed like living organisms – there's a central nervous system (software), a cardiovascular system (conveyor belts) and red blood cells (crates). But as online shopping becomes more popular, Ocado is looking to new distribution systems to meet the growing demand.Click here to edit the content
WHY IT MATTERS: the video provides a glympse inside a large automated warehouse. Conversation starter at the christmas table!