When Gartner Speaks, Many People Listen….By Connected WorldFebruary 6, 2026 If you are like me, then over the past twenty years you’ve paid attention to Gartner’s Hype Cycle predictions on…
The Torrid Pace of AI Adoption in Warehouses and Distribution CentersBy Connected WorldDecember 5, 2025 My work takes me into warehouses and DCs (distribution centers) throughout North America, observing the various processes needed to receive,…
The Current Human-Machine Interface Boundary Is More “Fluid” Than EverBy Connected WorldOctober 20, 2025 There’s a question I keep getting asked that I think deserves a thoughtful answer: Where is the boundary line between…
Will I Have to Say “Excuse Me” or “Pardon Me” to a Robot?By Connected WorldSeptember 18, 2025 Following up on my recent piece, “Cobots on the Rise,” do we give the moral status and legal protections, afforded…
Cobots on the RiseBy Connected WorldAugust 21, 2025 A Practical Cobot Use Case: Solving the Travel Time Problem in Warehouses and Distribution Centers I like to use real…