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Ocado did run into multiple fire issues due to these robots colliding with each other. In 2019 and 2021 [1] Wonder if the matter has been resolved. [1] https:

by RaSoJo 1y ago

Ocado did run into multiple fire issues due to these robots colliding with each other. In 2019 and 2021 [1] Wonder if the matter has been resolved. [1] https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57883332 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57883332

havblue 1y ago
I'd suggest robots with fire extinguishers.
- ido 1y ago
  Or non-combustible robots
  - jajuuka 1y ago
    Need to quit running all the robots on gasoline and building them out a wood.
kevin_thibedeau 1y ago
I'm curious how Amazon handles fire in the midst of their Kiva pods. Do they have procedures for retasking an army of robots to clear a path for humans to get access?
- foobarian 1y ago
  If there are really no humans there they could just fill the warehouse with nitrogen or something. No fire!
  - kevin_thibedeau 1y ago
    Lithium battery fires don't feed on atmospheric oxygen. That's the most likely ignition source.
    - littlestymaar 1y ago
      True, though the problem isn't just robot batteries burning up, but setting all the stock ablaze and this part is indeed feeding in atmospheric oxygen.