The "Robotics-as-a-Service" model provides users with autonomous bots for a monthly subscription fee, allowing them to swiftly scale up their operations for peak season.

As more robots enter the warehouse work force, they're easing the physical demands on human workers while taking productivity to new levels.

Hardware and software suite improves robotics capabilities, helps retailers and warehouse operators improve productivity, operational performance, company says.

Supply chain arm will deploy piece-picking robots, AI, self-driving vehicles in 350 of its 430 North American sites.