Lowe's testing in-store robots

Home improvement chain Lowe's is testing whether robots on wheels can improve its customer service, like helping a shopper find a match for something as simple as a nail.

According to The Associated Press, four bots are being tested at an Orchard Supply Hardware store owned by Lowe's Cos. in San Jose, Calif.

Dubbed OSHbots, the robots are equipped with 3-D cameras to scan and identify items. Customers can research items on their screens, and the robots can lead them to the aisle where an item is located. They also have a database of when inventory is in stock.

"They're based on making a science fiction story a reality," said Kyle Nel, executive director of Lowe's Innovation Lab.

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