Robotics, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) Impact the Supply Chain

Helena S. Wisniewski

Chapter 5 in Global Supply Chains in the Age of AI:Strategies and Emerging Technologies, 2025, pp 135-159 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The following sections are included:IntroductionRobotics: Evolution and InnovationThree laws of roboticsHistorical milestones2019: Self-repairing robots — A leap forwardApplication in supply chainRobotic Automation in Warehousing and LogisticsAmazon’s innovations in roboticsOcado — automated warehouse exampleIntegration of Robotics with Software SystemsWarehouse management systems (WMSs)Benefits of integrating WMSs with AMRsFleet Management of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Integrating AI into RPARPA use cases in supply chainAdditional robotics automation application — Robotics in constructionDoxel’s construction automationDoxel case studyAugmented, Virtual, and Mixed RealityDefinitions of and differences between AR, VR, and MRHow AR, VR, and MR can be used in supply chains and logisticsAR in warehouse operations and beyondWearablesCase study — BECHTLECase study — DHLSummaryBibliography

Keywords: Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Emerging Technologies; AI; Neural Networks; Digital Twins; IoT; Data analytics; Robotics; Automated Systems; Autonomous Vehicles; Cyber Security; Augmented Realty; Virtual Reality; Data Analytics; Blockchain; Quantum Computing; Supply Chain Vulnerabilities; Geopolitical Influences on Supply Chains; Reshoring; Nearshoring; COVID Pandemic; Belt and Road Initiative; Ransomware; Non Petra Virus; Bullwhip Effect; Warehouse Management System; Distributed Order Management; Transportation Management; Kanban; Total Quality Management; Six Sigma (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M11 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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