The deal brings Ocado Group’s automated warehouse fulfillment technology outside of the grocery retail sector.

Ocado Group is acquiring autonomous mobile robot maker 6 River Systems from Shopify for an undisclosed amount.

This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Kindred AI CEO, Marin Tchakarov. Kindred AI delivers AI-powered, piece-picking robots designed for e-commerce order fulfillment.

Ocado Group has announced investment in and acquisition of several robotics and material handling companies as it seeks to grow its fulfillment capabilities.