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ISS News Desk: Self-Storage Operators Explore the Use of Robots, AI in Facility Operation

Video-ISS News Desk: Self-Storage Operators Explore the Use of Robots, AI in Facility Operation

When the band Styx released “Mr. Roboto” in 1983, we thought it was the stuff of fantasy. Fast forward to 2019, and robots are so commonplace, they vacuum our floors and, yes, are starting to assist in self-storage facility operation! It’s no secret that technology is playing an ever-increasing role in our industry, but how far will it go? Do robotics and other forms of artificial intelligence have a significant role to play? Companies like Storefriendly in Asia believe wholeheartedly that they do. See how the company is exploring their use at its new facility in Singapore, plus other self-storage operators and suppliers who aren’t the least afraid of “Kilroy.”