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Humanoid robot retail automation pilot in Denmark

Overview

A pilot project in Denmark, led by the startup Hive Robots, is testing humanoid robots to automate shelf restocking in supermarkets. The robots, manufactured by the Chinese firm Unitree, are being trained to handle various products to reduce the physical workload of staff and allow employees to focus on customer service.

As of October 2026, the training process involves human operators using virtual reality glasses and handheld controllers to guide the machines through tasks, such as placing items on shelves. This data collection is intended to help the robots achieve full autonomy by early 2027, primarily for night-shift operations. While the technology aims to eventually manage tasks like checking expiration dates and locating misplaced items, current models operate more slowly than humans and require constant supervision. Future implementation may also require updates to Danish legal frameworks regarding machine operation in consumer spaces.

Entities

Unitree · Hive Robots · Denmark · Lyngby · Copenhagen

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hive Robots begins training humanoid robots for supermarket restocking

    Danish startup Hive Robots is training humanoid robots to restock supermarket shelves at night, aiming for autonomous operation in retail environments by early 2027.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets for shelf restocking

    Danish company Hive Robots is testing Unitree humanoid robots in supermarkets near Copenhagen to automate shelf restocking, aiming for full autonomy by 2027.

Sources

businessmag.al · euronews.com · fjala.al · formulamotori.it · hu.euronews.com · notizie.it · radiokontakt.al · telegrafi.com · topalbaniaradio.com