Technology breakthroughs are allowing DHL and other companies to automate the laborious, injury-prone work of loading and unloading.

When Amazon acquired robot maker Kiva Systems in 2012 it triggered a flurry of industrial robotics startups and opened the door for innovators to break new ground in the field of machine grasping.

Restaurant chains are relying on automation to streamline operations and save on labor. Chipotle is working with Hyphen, a startup that uses robotics to make up to 180 bowls per hour. Insider got ...